BKFC 90 took place on May 30, 2026, at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England, featuring an interim welterweight title fight and the highly anticipated bare-knuckle debut of former UFC title challenger Darren Till.
The event was headlined by Connor Tierney and Rico Franco competing for the interim BKFC welterweight championship, while Till faced Aaron Chalmers in the co-main event.
Who Won the BKFC 90 Main Event?
Rico Franco captured the interim BKFC welterweight title with a second-round stoppage victory over Connor Tierney.
Franco scored multiple knockdowns throughout the fight before securing the finish at 1:18 of Round 2.
The victory improved Franco’s BKFC record and earned him interim championship gold.
How Did Darren Till Perform in His BKFC Debut?
Darren Till successfully won his BKFC debut after stopping Aaron Chalmers in the second round.
Despite suffering an early knockdown in the opening round, Till recovered and returned in Round 2 with a quick finish.
The stoppage came just 22 seconds into the second round, giving the former UFC welterweight title challenger an impressive first victory under BKFC rules.
Where Was BKFC 90 Held?
BKFC 90 took place at:
Venue: Utilita Arena
City: Birmingham
Country: England
The event featured a full main card and preliminary card with several stoppage victories throughout the night.
BKFC 90 Main Card Results
Interim BKFC Welterweight Championship
Rico Franco def. Connor Tierney
KO/TKO – Round 2, 1:18
Light Heavyweight
Darren Till def. Aaron Chalmers
TKO – Round 2, 0:22
Cruiserweight
John Phillips def. Ryan Barrett
KO/TKO – Round 1, 1:03
Bantamweight
Brian Hyslop def. Jonno Chipchase
Unanimous Decision
Middleweight
George Thorpe def. Leigh Cohoon
Unanimous Decision
Featherweight
Michal Lesniak def. Martin McDonough
TKO – Round 4, 0:57
Middleweight
Liam Hutchinson def. Simeon Ottley
Unanimous Decision
Middleweight
Paul O’Sullivan def. Paul Hilz
Unanimous Decision
Lightweight
Tommy Hawthorn def. Will Smith
TKO – Round 3, 1:42
Welterweight
Kris Trezise def. Luke Brassfield
TKO – Round 4, 1:53
BKFC 90 Preliminary Results
Heavyweight
Łukasz Parobiec def. Kaseem Saleem
TKO – Round 4, 0:47
Lightweight
Nathan Leeson def. Stevie Davenport
TKO – Round 3, 1:29
BKFC 90 Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | BKFC 90: Tierney vs Franco |
| Date | May 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Utilita Arena |
| Location | Birmingham, England |
| Main Event | Connor Tierney vs Rico Franco |
| Co-Main Event | Darren Till vs Aaron Chalmers |
| Interim Title | BKFC Welterweight Championship |
| Promotion | BKFC |
Darren Till’s successful debut and Rico Franco’s title-winning performance were the biggest stories coming out of Birmingham, as BKFC 90 delivered multiple finishes and a new interim champion.
