Dana White has just announced the fight card for UFC 304 card in Manchester, and it comes with huge star power. As predicted, the UK’s own Leon Edwards, Tom Aspinall, and Paddy Pimblett adorn the fight card. The event will take place this July at the Co-op Live in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Even before UFC 300, White confirmed returning to the UK for a numbered card. UFC CEO Dana White recently uploaded a video on X. In his usual style, White announced the fight card for the much anticipated UFC 304 event in Manchester, England.
We are coming back to Manchester, England, and let me tell you what, if you have never been to a fight in Manchester, England, the crowd is incredible. Brand new arena, see you soon.
Dana White via X
So, who is fighting who at UFC 304? As per Dana White’s official statement, Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad will headline the main event. Belal Muhammad has wanted a title shot for the longest time. Both are on an incredible unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will take on Curtis Blaydes again for the co-main event.
That is not all. Bobby Green and Paddy Pimblett will finally step into the octagon after all their trash talk. Meanwhile, Muhammad Mokaev vs. Manel Kape and Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze are also on the fight card. All in all, the UFC has definitely curated an interesting lineup consisting of its UK fighters for UFC 304.
Dana White curated rivalries in the lineup for UFC Manchester
The main event for UFC 304 will feature Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad. This is not the first time the two fighters will face each other inside the octagon. They have had a heated rivalry forever that has only grown in intensity.
Rivalries on the UFC 304 fight card (Image via Imago)Muhammad and Edwards first stepped into the octagon in 2021. But their fight was declared no contest in the second round. Muhammad has explicitly expressed his ‘hatred’ for the welterweight champion in the past. Therefore, this will definitely be an exciting matchup.
Similarly, Tom Aspinall will step into the octagon again against heavyweight Curtis Blaydes. Their previous fight in 2022 ended with a controversial TKO loss for Aspinall. As such, the British heavyweight will aim to seek redemption for the tragic loss he suffered two years ago.
Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett vs. Bobby Green is finally happening. These two have called each other out for the longest time. Bobby Green recently called out at the UFC 300 post-fight interview.
Also on the card is Muhammad Mokaev vs. Manel Kape, and as Dana White said it, these two do not like each other. Although there has been some controversy regarding the timing of the UFC 304 fight card, it will be interesting to see if this second bout of the UFC in Manchester will be a success.
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