UFC Liverpool: Dana White reveals his plans for Darren Till after Wonderboy win
UFC president Dana White has his sights set on taking Darren Till stateside.
The Liverpudlian registered the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career last night in the main event of UFC Fight Night 130 by defeating Stephen Thompson via unanimous decision.
Till’s victory over ‘Wonderboy’, who entered the bout as the No.1 ranked welterweight, will more than likely see his name fly up the 170lbs rankings and set him up for another big fight.
And if White has his way, his next bout will take place in ‘The Fight Capital of the World’, Las Vegas.
“He’s going to Vegas next, buddy,” White told a reporter during the post-fight press conference.
“I hate to break your heart. But he’s going to Vegas next.
“I don’t know when or who he’ll fight, but we’ll probably bring him to Vegas next."
At this moment in time, White doesn't have a timeframe for when he wants to bring the fighting pride of Liverpool over to America.
Welterweight MMA contender Darren Till shows impressive skills
He’s going to Vegas next
“No (there’s no timeframe), White told Express Sport when asked when he'd like Till to fight in the USA.
“The kid just fought. So I’ve got to figure out what’s next and where and all that stuff.
“But yeah, I’d like to bring him to Vegas for his next fight."
When asked if Till’s American debut could take place at the UFC’s end-of-year card, White said: “Maybe.”
Till is open to the idea of fighting in Vegas but also has his heart set on fighting at Anfield Stadium, the home of his beloved Liverpool Football Club.