The UFC returns to the UK this summer for its second blockbuster card in a row in as many years.
The premier mixed martial arts promotion hosted a historic pay-per-view event at London’s O2 Arena last March for Leon Edwards’ first welterweight title defense.
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And they will hold another historic PPV card in a matter of months, although it will not be held in the English capital.
The MMA leader will return to the UK on July 27th for UFC 304, which will take place in Manchester.
No fights have been announced for the promotion’s fourteenth British pay-per-view show.
But some big names are expected to be on what promises to be an iconic card, which will be the first combat sports event held at Manchester’s new arena.
Manchester is no stranger to staging UFC fights, having previously hosted four events.
The UFC’s last visit to the city came in October 2016 and saw British icon Michael Bisping defend his middleweight title against Dan Henderson.
A battered and bloodied Bisping survived a huge knockdown to earn a decision victory over his longtime rival.
Beloved commentator Bisping will no doubt be home for UFC 304, details of which you can find below.
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When is UFC 304?
UFC 304 will take place on July 27th.
The fight will be held at the 23,500-capacity Co-op Live arena in Manchester.
UK MMA fans will have to stay up late as the UFC has opted to start the card at 11pm to cater to the American market.
This means that the main event fighters will make their respective treks to the Octagon at around 5am (Brasília time) on July 28th, although they may start earlier.
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What channel is it on and can it be streamed live?
Channel and streaming details for the card have not yet been revealed, although it should hit the TNT Sports box office.
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman III was a pay-per-view offering, so it’s likely TNT will put 304 behind a paywall.
Pay-per-view costs £19.95 and €29.95.
The first prelims will be available on UFC Fight Pass and TNT Sports 2.
You can stream the action on the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available on your phone, tablet and Smart TV.
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UFC 304: TBA vs TBA fight card (as is)
There are currently no fights officially announced for the card, although some familiar faces will likely be in action at Co-op Live.
SunSport understands welterweight king Edwards’ long-awaited rematch with Belal Muhammad is set to hit the card.
Interim heavyweight champion and local lad Tom Aspinall is also set to compete on the card in a rematch with Curtis Blaydes.
Michael ‘Venom’ Page is also likely to be in attendance, as are beloved Liverpool duo Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett.
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