Till (left) faces Thompson (right) at UFC Liverpool. Photo: Montagem SL / MMA Press
Ultimate's next stop in England promises to move the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg.) into action. UFC Fight Night Liverpool, an event that takes place on May 27th, in the 'Land of the Beatles', will have as its main attraction the dispute between Stephen Thompson, former title challenger and number one in the ranking, against Darren till, undefeated in his career and ranked seventh in weight. Information about the fight was released by the North American website BJPenn.com.
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Stephen Thompson has a professional record of 14 wins, two losses and one draw as a professional. 'Wonderboy' is coming off a victory over Jorge masvidal, at UFC 217, in November last year. With the result, he recovered from the defeat to the champion Tyron woodley, in a rematch for the welterweight belt – the first duel between them ended in a draw.
In its turn, Darren till tries to maintain the moment of ascension in the category. The Englishman, who has a record of 16 wins and one draw, comes from a triumph over Donald Cerrone at UFC in Poland, in October 2017.
UFC Liverpool fight schedule (to date)
Darren till x Stephen Thompson
Gunnar Nelson x Neil Magny
Daniel Kelly x Tom Breese
Eric Spicely x Darren stewart
Elias Theodorou x Trevor Smith
Lina Lansberg x Gina Mazany
Jason Knight x mawan amirkhani
arnold allen x Mads Burnell
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