UFC Returns to Manchester Amid Fan Criticism Over Late Timings

The UFC has announced its return to the UK, with Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena hosting the event on July 27. However, the decision has drawn criticism from fans due to the late timings of the prelims (11pm BST) and main card (3am BST) to align with US prime time. Despite this, UFC President Dana White expressed excitement about the event, teasing potential title defenses for Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall. Fan favorites Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann, Arnold Allen, and Michael Page are also expected to feature.

UFC Returns to UK with First Event Outside London in a Decade

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make its long-awaited return to the United Kingdom this year, but this time it will be in Manchester instead of London. UFC 304, a pay-per-view event, will take place at the Co-op Arena on July 27th. Welterweight and interim heavyweight champions Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall from the UK are expected to headline the event. Other notable British fighters, including Molly McCann, Paddy Pimblett, and Michael ‘Venom’ Page, are also expected to compete on the main card.

UFC 304 to Take Place in Manchester on July 27th

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially announced its return to England on July 27th with UFC 304, to be held in Manchester. The event will feature two title fights, with champions Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall expected to defend their belts. Edwards is likely to face Belal Muhammad in a rematch of their 2021 no-contest, while Aspinall’s opponent remains unconfirmed. UFC President Dana White had previously confirmed the Manchester event but had not revealed a specific date until now. The announcement was initially shared on the UFC’s official X account, formerly known as Twitter, but was quickly removed. However, fans had already captured screenshots and celebrated the official date announcement. Stay tuned for more updates on the event’s fight card as they become available.

UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad Headlines Manchester Event

Following the highly successful UFC 300 in Las Vegas, the organization has announced details for UFC 304, which will take place in Manchester, England on July 27th. The main event is rumored to be a welterweight title fight between Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards and Belal Muhammad, while a heavyweight bout between Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall is also on the table.

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