When it comes to momentum, Darren Till is a runaway train. The 25-year-old Brit is undefeated, huge and — somewhat surprisingly — favored to beat current UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in Saturday’s UFC 228 main event. It’s easy to see how this preference transpired; because many fans use past athletes as reference points, Till basically fits the Conor McGregor mold. He’s young and brash; he’s a southpaw with power; he preaches his championship destiny at every turn. In doing so, he’s certainly found his share of converts.
Till, currently ranked as the No.