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Four hidden gems you just can’t miss at UFC 304
UFC 304 will go down in Manchester on Saturday July 27. Photo via UFC
The upcoming UFC 304 is one of the absolute best cards of the summer.
With a welterweight title fight, an interim heavyweight title bout and the return of UFC star Paddy Pimblett, there will be plenty of stars in Manchester on Saturday.
However, besides the big fights there are a bunch of great matchups to keep an eye on, Let’s take a look at four absolute gems on the card!
Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze
Top ranked featherweight Giga Chikadze. Photo: Jasen Vinlove – USA TODAY Sports
Maybe not a fight that casuals will go nuts about, but the featherweight clash between Arnold Allen and Giga Chikadze is definitely one of the best matchups on the card.
Both featherweights are top ranked, super skilled and in need of a big win. The perfect way to start the main card.
Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Gregory Rodrigues
UFC middleweight Gregory Rodrigues. Photo via Instagram: (@gregoryrodriguesmma)
With a 10-1 record, UK’s Christian Leroy Duncan will take on Brazil’s Gregory Rodrigues in the early prelims. The 29-year-old from Gloucester, England, is looking to extend his winning streak in front of his home crowd.
The athletic Brazilian middleweight is also on a two-fight winning streak and is looking to spoil the fun for the Brit.
Molly McCann vs. Bruna Brasil
Molly McCann. Photo via Instagram (@meatballmolly)
Even though she’s hidden in the prelims, Molly McCann in a huge star in British MMA.
The fight against Bruna Brasil is an important fight for her career, as she is looking to build herself up after two tough losses. With a victory at UFC 304 in Manchester, McCann will have back-to-back wins in 2024, and will be ready to climb the rankings.
Muhammad Mokaev vs. Manel Kape
Muhammad Mokaev is undefeated as a MMA fighter. Photo via Instagram (@mokaev_muhammad)
Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev will take on the dangerous Manel Kape on the main card.
Mokaev has six straight UFC wins and is possibly just one victory away from a title shot. With his unblemished record, the 23-year-old has potential to become a huge star in the organization.
Kape has four straight victories and aims to get into the top five with a win against his British opponent.
UFC 304 fight card
UFC 304. Photo via UFC
- Welterweight title bout: Leon Edwards (c) vs. Belal Muhammad
- Heavyweight interim title bout: Tom Aspinall (ic) vs. Curtis Blaydes
- Lightweight bout: Bobby Green vs. Paddy Pimblett
- Flyweight bout: Muhammad Mokaev vs. Manel Kape
- Featherweight bout: Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze
Preliminary card
- Featherweight bout: Nathaniel Wood vs. Daniel Pineda
- Women’s Strawweight bout: Molly McCann vs. Bruna Brasil
- Heavyweight bout: Mick Parkin vs. Łukasz Brzeski
Early preliminary card
- Welterweight bout: Oban Elliott vs. Preston Parsons
- Welterweight bout: Sam Patterson vs. Kiefer Crosbie
- Middleweight bout: Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Gregory Rodrigues
- Light Heavyweight bout: Modestas Bukauskas vs. Marcin Prachnio
How to watch UFC 304 in Sweden an US
Sweden: The early prelims will start 00.15 on UFC Fight Pass. The prelims will start 02.00, also on UFC Fight Pass. The main card will be broadcasted by Viaplay, starting at 04.00.
US: The early prelims starts at 12:00 AM on ESPN+. The prelims starts at 2:00 AM on ESPN2/ESPN+. The main card starts at 4:00 AM on ESPN as a PPV.
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