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Coach explains reason behind Darren Till’s weight issues

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till has recently been considering a jump to middleweight. “The Gorrilla” says he’d be “right in the mix” and feels there won’t be a size disadvantage against the current 185-pound fighters in the roster.

Till’s is known for his struggles to make the 170-pound limit, as seen during his harrowing weight cut for his fight against Stephen Thompson in May 2018. But for his head coach Colin Heron, it is more of a lifestyle issue.

”The obvious answer is, ‘He has a tough weight cut and needs to go up,’ correct?