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Darren Till says a return to MMA is unlikely because a full knee operation and a long rehab would push him past his prime; after parting with Misfits Boxing, he’s set to debut in BKFC and questions the UFC’s current direction, suggesting any comeback would require a year off at year’s end and may not be feasible.
At a Rampage Jackson–hosted party, influencer Deen the Great confronted ex-UFC fighter Tiki Ghosn; video shows Ghosn delivering an elbow that knocks Deen out of frame, after which security separated them. Deen alleges the blow was aimed at creating a viral clip, and fellow fighters publicly supported Ghosn on social media.
Andrei Arlovski, the former UFC heavyweight champion, made a successful boxing debut in Misfits Boxing, knocking out Kelz in the fourth round at age 46, marking his first finishes in boxing after a long MMA career.
Luke Rockhold recounts his side of a confrontation with Dillon Danis before the Misfits Boxing 22 weigh-ins, describing an altercation involving water bottles and verbal taunts, which he claims culminated in him physically confronting Danis. The incident occurred prior to Rockhold's main event fight, which he lost to Darren Till, and he expressed satisfaction in having given Danis a 'comeuppance.'
Darren Till scored an easy knockout against Luke Rockhold in a boxing match, describing the victory as effortless and calling out Carl Froch for a future fight.
Darren Till scored a devastating knockout victory over Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22, after which Rockhold was shown receiving oxygen and appeared to be in a serious state, raising concerns about his health following the fight.
Luke Rockhold suffered a brutal knockout loss to Darren Till at Misfits Boxing 22, but expressed respect for Till afterward, sharing a photo with him and wishing him well. The fight was chaotic, with Till ultimately securing a third-round knockout after a competitive start, marking his third win in Misfits Boxing while Rockhold's recent record remains limited.
Darren Till delivered a brutal knockout of Luke Rockhold in the main event of Misfits Boxing 22, improving his record to 3-0 in the promotion, after dominating the fight with multiple knockdowns and a decisive third-round finish.
Misfits Boxing 22 took place in Manchester, featuring notable fights including UFC veterans Darren Till and Luke Rockhold for the bridgerweight title, and Tony Ferguson making his debut against Salt Papi for the interim middleweight title, along with other title bouts and debut fights.
AnEsonGib became the Misfits super middleweight champion after defeating Slim in Doha, extending his record to 7-1. Following his victory, Gib was asked about facing Salt Papi, who won against King Kenny in the co-main event, for his first title defense. Gib responded dismissively, indicating indifference towards his next opponent. Salt Papi's win marked his third consecutive victory since losing to Slim last year.
Dillon Danis mocked Paige VanZant on social media after she was dropped in the first round of her boxing debut against TikTok star Elle Brooke, leading to a controversial draw. Despite VanZant's extensive fight experience, her three-year hiatus showed, and Brooke's early right hand earned her a 10-8 round. The fight, which was the first women's headliner for Misfits Boxing, is likely to see a rematch in August at London's O2 Arena.
Paige VanZant and Elle Brooke fought to a split draw in the main event of Misfits Boxing 15, leading VanZant to demand a rematch in London. Both fighters expressed interest in a second bout, with VanZant signing a multi-fight deal with Misfits Boxing.
Paige VanZant, despite being the favorite, suffered a first-round knockdown but managed to recover and fight to a split draw against Elle Brooke in the main event at Misfits Boxing 15. The judges scored the fight 48-46 for Brooke, 48-46 for VanZant, and 47-47, leading to a split draw. Both fighters are looking forward to a rematch, with VanZant planning to stay focused on boxing for now.
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant is making her boxing debut under the Misfits Boxing banner against Elle Brooke, marking the first female headliner for the promotion. VanZant has signed a multi-fight deal with Misfits and is treating this fight as the start of a new chapter in her career, with plans to continue boxing professionally. Despite her opponent being a social media star, VanZant is approaching the match with the same intensity as her toughest MMA fights.
KSI will face Tommy Fury and Logan Paul will take on Dillon Danis in the co-headline fights of the Misfits Boxing event in Manchester, England. The main card will be available for live streaming on DAZN PPV, starting at 2 pm ET. The event also features several other fights, including Slim Albaher vs Salt Papi, Deen the Great vs Walid Sharks, and King Kenny vs Anthony Taylor. Preliminary fights will be streamed on DAZN and social media platforms.