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The UFC returns to the United Kingdom with UFC 304 Live as Leon Edwards makes the third defense of his welterweight title at the new 23,000-seat Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

The 32-year-old also headlined when UFC 286 came to London in 2023 when he made the first defense of his belt, rounding off his trilogy with a decision win over Kamaru Usman.

Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall defended his interim heavyweight title against American Curtis Blades in the co-main event.

UFC 304 information

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Location: Co-op Live — Manchester, UK.
Start Time: 10 pm ET (Main Card)
How to watch: ESPN+ PPV, TNT Sports

Edwards and Aspinall defend their titles at UFC 304 on their home soil. Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall have rematches with Belal Muhammad and Curtis Blades respectively on Saturday, July 27 in Co-op Live, Manchester, United Kingdom.

UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2 marquee fight doesn’t scream excitement but expect an incredible atmosphere in Manchester, England. UFC welterweight champion Edwards and interim heavyweight champion Aspinall fight familiar opponents backed by their countrymen.

Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad fought to a no contest in March 2021, the only blip in Edwards’ 13-fight, eight-year undefeated streak. Aspinall could make amends for the 2022 loss to Blaydes second in their Fight Night headliner. Tom Aspinall suffered a knee injury early in their fight, resulting in Aspinall’s only UFC loss.

The main card is sure to please the Manchester crowd. Paddy Pimblett, Arnold Allen, and Muhammed Mokayev in the UK. Among the fighters who are ranked in the UFC’s official top 15 are fighting opponents.

Below is the full fight card for UFC 304 with the latest odds. Check back throughout the week for the latest news, features, and other content surrounding this huge event.

When and where is UFC 304?

UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 is scheduled for Saturday, July 27, at Co-op Live in Manchester, United Kingdom. This will be the promotion’s fifth visit to the northern English city and first since UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson on 2 October 2016.

The undercard is about 10:00 p.m. Expected to start. ET, with the main event scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, July 28.

How to watch UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2

In the United States, coverage of UFC 304 will be shown as a pay-per-view event on ESPN+.

What are the professional MMA records of Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad?

Leon Edwards holds a 22-3 (1) record in competitive MMA fights, with just one loss since moving to the UFC in 2015 against Kamaru Usman.

Belal Muhammad boasts a 23-3 (1) record to date, though losses have come throughout his career since joining the UFC.

The only non-contest result shared between the pair from their previous fight was when an accidental eye poke left Muhammad unable to continue.

UFC 304 fight card, odds