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Leon Edwards of Jamaica reacts to his win over Colby Covington in the UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 296 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Leon Edwards, Tom Aspinall And More Slated For July 27 UK Event

May. 16, 2024

UFC CEO took social media by storm this morning with some key announcements for the UFC 304 event happening July 27 in Manchester, England.

The main event will be a welterweight title clash as the champion Leon Edwards rides his 13-fight unbeaten streak into the Octagon where he meets Belal Muhammad in the midst of a 10-fight win streak.

Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will be on home soil in the co-main event where he’ll face Curtis Blaydes in a rematch from UFC London two years ago.

Fan favorite lightweights Bobby Green and Paddy Pimblett are also scheduled to meet at the Co-op Live arena, as are flyweights Manel Kape and Muhammad Mokaev.

You can watch the entire announcement below.

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Stay tuned to UFC.com for more updates.

UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2 took place live from Co-op Live in Manchester, England on July 27, 2024. See the final Prelim & Main Card Results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC FIGHT PASS!

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