Darren Till’s Gorilla Promotions returns with its second major event, Gorilla 2, bringing a unique fight format and a stacked lineup to Birmingham. Headlined by an intense “8 men, 1 night, 1 winner” tournament, the event is designed to test fighters not just on skill, but endurance and recovery within a single night. With a mix of experienced names and rising contenders, Gorilla 2 is shaping up to be a gritty and entertaining night of combat sports.
When and where
Gorilla 2 takes place on March 22 at Bingley Hall in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The venue is expected to host a lively crowd, with the tournament format adding extra excitement as fighters progress through multiple rounds in one evening.

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How to watch
Fans can watch the event live on DAZN. The card will be streamed globally through the DAZN app, accessible on smartphones, smart TVs, and web browsers. The broadcast is expected to begin in the evening local time, with the main tournament fights taking place later in the night.
Full fight card
- Danny Christie vs George Thorpe
- Jon DP Shaw vs Dorian Darch
- JB Brown vs Terry West
- Rob Lamont vs Rafal Witkowski
- Lee Chadwick vs Carter Cottrell
- Kris Trez vs Paul Hilz
- James Proctor vs Jordan Ward
- Ryan Whitehead vs James Bryan
- Samson Lowry vs Bailey Brasington
- Mikey Henderson vs Seamus Devlin
- Josh Tidman vs Cody Pepper
- Mini Gorilla bouts (additional short-format fights)
GORILLA 2 IS HERE 🦍
— Gorilla Promotions (@GorillaPromo_) February 10, 2026
We're back – and we're going even bigger.
📍 9 Bingley Hall,Birmingham
📆 17 March 22nd
📺 LIVE on DAZN
8 MEN. 1 NIGHT. 1 WINNER.
Our Prizefighter tournament returns!
Plus a stacked undercard with wars from top to bottom with Prelims and mini gorillas 🦍 pic.twitter.com/VIq96vwjPY
The highlight of the event remains the eight-man tournament, where fighters will battle multiple times across the night to emerge as the sole winner. With fatigue, strategy, and resilience all playing key roles, Gorilla 2 offers a format rarely seen in modern fight promotions, making it a must-watch event for combat sports fans.
Who is Darren Till?
Darren Till is an English mixed martial artist and former UFC welterweight title challenger known for his sharp striking and fearless style inside the octagon. Hailing from Liverpool, he rose to prominence with wins over Donald Cerrone and Stephen Thompson, eventually earning a title shot against Tyron Woodley in 2018. After his UFC run, Till began transitioning into crossover boxing, linking up with Misfits Boxing to explore new opportunities outside traditional MMA. He also founded Gorilla Promotions, aiming to build his own platform in the fight game and promote emerging talent.
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