Darren Till’s Brutal KO Win Puts Referee Under Scrutiny, MMA Guru Joins Fan Frenzy

Darren Till has finally secured a championship, claiming the inaugural MFB bridgerweight title. While it isn’t a UFC belt, the win carries considerable significance, particularly as he faced former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. In a six-round bout, Rockhold made his boxing debut, while Till brought far more ring experience.

Ultimately, the contest concluded in the third round when, at the 1:08 mark, 32-year-old ‘The Gorilla’ knocked out the veteran Rockhold. Calculated risk has defined coming off his victory over Darren Stewart last year and sacrifice. After consecutive losses in the UFC, he left in 2023 to pursue more lucrative opportunities in boxing—a decision even UFC CEO Dana White backed. Nevertheless, Darren Till’s dominant showing against the eight-year-older Rockhold drew its share of criticism.

Rockhold stumbled against the ropes during the bout, drawing immediate scrutiny from fans, analysts, and sports journalists. Luke Thomas weighed in, stating, “Rockhold’s knee touches the canvas in the second and the ref doesn’t call it.” He went on to label the fight a “clown show,” a critique that quickly resonated across social media and among fight fans.

In recapping the clash between the former MMA stars, an internet sensation and fight analyst praised Darren Till’s performance. The guru remarked, “DARREN TILL DESTROYS LUKE ROCKHOLD AND FLATLINES HIM OUT COLD IN ROUND 3! #Misfits22,” while also speculating on a potential matchup against KSI: “Knocks him down in round one, dominates the range and finishes in the third with a nasty combo. Till honestly would destroy KSI, run it.”

DARREN TILL DESTROYS LUKE ROCKHOLD AND FLATLINES HIM OUT COLD IN ROUND 3! #Misfits22

Knocks him down in round one, dominates the range and finishes in the third with a nasty combo

Till honestly would destroy KSI, run it

— THE MMA GURU (@THATBOYMMAGURU) August 30, 2025

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