Darren Till Fires Back at Critic Doubting His UFC Comeback
In August 2024, Darren Till responded angrily online to a critic who doubted that he could return to the promotion. Till had left the promotion in 2023 and said he had spoken with Dana White, but he had not signed a new contract with the organization. His next competitive chapter came in boxing: in January 2025 he made his professional debut and stopped Anthony Taylor in the sixth round at Misfits Boxing 20.
Till’s exchange with a critic
The exchange followed Till’s public comments about the possibility of returning to the promotion. He directed profanity at a social media user who questioned whether the promotion would sign him again. Till said that he had spoken with White, but the reported conversation did not amount to a confirmed deal or an announced fight with the promotion.
Till had been released by the promotion in 2023 after losing to Dricus du Plessis. He had previously challenged for the welterweight title and remained a recognizable name, which helped fuel speculation about a return. The social media exchange showed Till’s confidence and frustration, but it did not establish that negotiations had advanced to a contract.
The next fight was in boxing
In 2024, Till began discussing boxing as another route to competition. He later agreed to fight Anthony Taylor at Misfits Boxing 20 in Manchester on Jan. 18, 2025. Till dropped Taylor several times and won by sixth-round stoppage, making a successful professional boxing debut.
The outcome added context to the comeback question. Till did compete again, but his first confirmed bout after the online exchange was in boxing rather than the organization. His subsequent combat-sports plans have changed over time.
What Till’s response meant
Till’s response drew attention because he was a former title challenger who had not ruled out returning to MMA. It should not be read as proof that he was under contract or that a comeback was imminent. The verifiable record at the time was that he had left the promotion; the next fight announced was a boxing match.
Till’s win over Taylor kept him active in combat sports and led to additional boxing bouts in 2025.
Sources
- BJPenn: Till responds to a critic questioning his return
- MMA Fighting: Till stops Taylor in his boxing debut
- Official athlete profile
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