Former UFC welterweight contender Darren Till delivered a devastating knockout victory over Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22 on Saturday night, claiming the inaugural bridgerweight title with a brutal third-round finish at Manchester’s AO Arena. The victory marked Till’s fourth consecutive boxing win since transitioning from mixed martial arts.
Darren Till vs. Luke Rockhold
Till dominated the contest from the opening round, dropping former UFC middleweight champion Rockhold with a powerful left hand in the closing seconds of the first frame. The Liverpool native continued his assault in the second round, landing another knockdown that was not officially recognized by the referee, before delivering the final blow at 1:08 of the third round.