Darren Till Reveals He Was Granted UFC Release

Darren Till and the Ultimate Fighting Championship have parted ways — though it may not be for good.

The former welterweight title challenger revealed on Twitter that he was granted his release from the Las Vegas-based promotion at his own request. Twitter account UFC Roster Watch initially brought word that Till was removed from the UFC roster.

“What’s happening everyone? Me, Dana [and] Hunter are still cool as f—k,” Till wrote. “I asked UFC [to] remove me just [to] sort some other s—t for the foreseeable [future]. They happily agreed to release me out of contract, which I appreciate.

“I’m not going anywhere. Got big plans to execute [and] I’ll be back.”

What’s happening everyone,
Me, Dana & Hunter are still cool as fuck.
I asked UFC 2 remove me just 2 sort some other shit for the foreseeable,
They happily agreed to release me out of contract which I appreciate.
I’m not going anywhere, got big plans to execute & I’ll be back. 🦍

— Frank Till (@darrentill2) March 1, 2023

Till has fallen on rough times in recent years. Beginning with a second-round submission loss to Tyron Woodley in a welterweight title bout at UFC 228 in September 2018, the Liverpool, England, native has lost five of six Octagon appearances. “The Gorilla” transitioned to 185 pounds with a split-decision win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244 but has since fallen to Robert Whittaker, Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis in successive outings.

The now 30-year-old Till was unbeaten in his first 18 professional bouts, and triumphs over the likes of Donald Cerrone and Stephen Thompson established him as a rising star before his more recent struggles.