Darren Till and Darren Stewart delivered an intense and memorable main event at Misfits Boxing 21 in Derby. Former UFC fighter Till secured two significant knockdowns during the fight, including one right at the very end. However, his opponent, also a former UFC standout, Stewart, grew stronger as the bout progressed, providing a serious challenge.
The undercard also featured notable moments. Wakey Wines pulled off a surprising points victory over Mo Deen, much to the crowd`s excitement. Ty Mitchell also claimed the Misfits Pro Light Heavyweight title by stopping Idris Virgo.
Main Event: Darren Till vs Darren Stewart
The Cruiserweight main event between Darren `The Gorilla` Till and Darren `The Dentist` Stewart was an eight-round battle. Till, who had won his previous two boxing matches since leaving UFC, faced a postponed fight date, adding to the anticipation.
Fight Summary:
Round 1: Till started strong, landing a clean straight left that resulted in Stewart being knocked down. Despite a scrappy start, Till looked sharp and his dangerous left hand was a constant threat.
Round 2: Stewart attempted to make the fight messy with clinches, but Till continued to land his left hand effectively. Another strong round for Till, showcasing his boxing.
Round 3: Stewart found more success by constantly pushing Till towards the ropes and engaging in the clinch, which limited Till`s reach. Stewart landed some short hooks, marking his best round yet.
Round 4: This round was closely contested. Stewart continued to have success, especially with the referee allowing clinching. Towards the end, Till managed to land his left hand again with a hook around Stewart`s guard. The fight reached its halfway point.
Round 5: Darren Stewart clearly grew into the fight, persistently pressuring Till against the ropes. Till spent much of the round on the back foot and needed to increase his offense.
Round 6: Similar to the previous rounds, Till was against the ropes while Stewart worked on the inside. Many of Stewart`s punches were blocked, but Till`s lack of return fire made it difficult for judges to score in his favor. Stewart seemed dominant for much of the fight.
Round 7: Till landed some uppercuts and hooks while on the ropes, though nothing decisive. Stewart finished the round with a flurry that lacked power. The Dentist continued to apply pressure as they headed into the final round.
Round 8: Till showed more aggression in the final round, landing hooks when Stewart closed the distance. A clean left hook from Till landed, spraying sweat. Stewart continued to seek the clinch. Till sustained a cut on his head. Right at the bell, Till landed a straight left that dropped Stewart. Stewart got up after the count finished.
Result: The judges scored the contest 77-74, 77-74, and 77-73, all in favor of Darren Till. It was a close fight, but Till`s knockdowns proved decisive.
Post-Fight Reactions
After his victory, Darren Till called out KSI, who was ringside doing commentary. Till also mentioned being open to teaming up with KSI to face the Paul brothers.
Undercard Highlights
Co-Main Event: Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell
The Misfits Pro Light Heavyweight belt was on the line between ex-Love Island star Idris Virgo and hometown favorite Ty Mitchell. Mitchell came into the bout with a 3-2-0 professional record.
Fight Summary: Mitchell used his height advantage effectively in Round 1, keeping Virgo at bay with his jab. Virgo looked for explosive attacks but Mitchell evaded well. In Round 2, Virgo aggressively sought clinches, but Mitchell countered effectively from a southpaw stance. Mitchell won by TKO in the third round with a flurry of punches, catching Virgo with a hook as he came in.
Ty Mitchell celebrated his stunning TKO victory, becoming the new champion and bringing the belt to Derby. He mentioned feeling ring rust but expressed willingness to fight anyone, including potential matchups against Carl Froch or Ben Whittaker.
Heavyweight Title Fight: Chase DeMoor vs Tanner Tolman
Chase DeMoor defended his Misfits heavyweight title against Tanner “Tank” Tolman, who made his boxing debut after professional MMA bouts.
Fight Summary: Tolman started aggressively in Round 1, putting DeMoor on the back foot. DeMoor began using his jab to push back. Round 2 saw intense action; Tolman landed a significant blow dropping DeMoor, who recovered. DeMoor then responded with a flurry, dropping Tolman. DeMoor won by TKO in the third round after landing a combination ending with a right overhand that sent Tolman down, unable to recover.
Other Fights: Walid Sharks vs Fox the G
This was a closely fought contest. Sharks was aggressive, but both fighters showed durability. The fight featured a lot of clinching and body shots, with less head significant shots. Fox the G won by unanimous decision with scores of 40-38, 38-37, and 39-37, remaining undefeated.
Full Fight Card Results
Here are all the results from Misfits Boxing 21:
- Ckari Cani Mansilla KO'd Dylan price in round 8.
- Amir Anderson defeated Ernesto Olvera by KO in round 3.
- Joey Knight beat Andrew Howson by unanimous decision.
- Tempo Arts wins by unanimous decision in the Heavyweight survivor tag.
- Jordan Banjo wins by TKO against Wil Anderson in round 4.
- Wakey Wines defeated Mo Deen by unanimous decision.
- Fox the G gets the unanimous decision victory over Walid Sharks.
- Chase DeMoor KO'd Tank Tolman in round 3.
- Ty Mitchell wins by TKO against Idris Virgo in the third round.
- Darren Till defeated Darren Stewart by unanimous decision.
