The largest company in Mixed Martial Arts has announced that UFC 304 will take place in Manchester, United Kingdom, with an event that promises to be very British. The two champions from the islands, Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall, will defend their belts in separate fights.
Edwards to Face Belal Muhammad
The welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, who has dual Jamaican and British nationality, will defend his title against Belal Muhammad, the second-ranked fighter in the welterweight division. This will be their second confrontation, as their first meeting in March 2021 ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke. The rematch promises to be intense, with both fighters seeking to resolve the controversy of their first meeting. With the title at stake and the history of their previous confrontation, this fight is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in the welterweight category.
Aspinall to Face Curtis Blaydes
The co-main event will feature Tom Aspinall, the interim heavyweight champion, defending his title at home in Manchester. Born in Salford, a town in Manchester County, Aspinall will be fighting for revenge against Curtis Blaydes, the only fighter he has lost to in the UFC. Aspinall had to abandon the fight due to an injury, which prevented him from continuing.
How to Watch the Event
The UFC 304 fight card can be followed through the Eurosport app. The first preliminary fights will begin at 11:00 PM British time, 12:00 AM Spanish time. The main event is scheduled to start at 4:00 AM American time, although the headquarters are in Europe.
UFC 304 Card
- C Leon Edwards (22-3-0) vs. #2 Belal Muhammad (23-3-0)
- 1 Tom Aspinall (14-3-0) vs. #4 Curtis Blaydes (18-4-0)
- 15 King Green (32-15-1) vs. Paddy Pimblett (21-3-0)
- 6 Muhammad Mokaev (12-0-0) vs. #8 Manel Kape (19-6-0)
- 6 Arnold Allen (19-3-0) vs. #10 Giga Chikadze (15-3-0)
Preliminary Fights
- Nathaniel Wood (20-6-0) vs. Daniel Pineda (28-15-0)
- Molly McCann (14-6-0) vs. Bruna Brazil (9-4-1)
- Caolan Loughran (9-1-0) vs. Ramon Taveras (10-2-0)
- Mick Parkin (9-0-0) vs. Lukasz Brzeski (9-4-1)
Initial Preliminary Fights
- Oban Elliott (10-2-0) vs. Preston Parsons (11-4-0)
- Christian Leroy Duncan (10-1-0) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (15-5-0)
- Sam Patterson (11-2-1) vs. Kiefer Crosbie (10-4-0)
- Shauna Bannon (5-1-0) vs. Ravena Oliveira Morais (7-2-1)
- Modestas Bukauskas (15-6-0) vs. Marcin Prachnio (17-7-0)
