THE UFC returns to the UK this summer for their second successive blockbuster card in as many years.
Mixed martial arts’ top promotion hosted a historic pay-per-view event at London’s O2 Arena last March for Leon Edwards‘ first defence of the welterweight title.
And they will stage yet another historic PPV card in just a matter of months, although it won’t be held in the English capital.
The MMA leader will return to the United Kingdom on July 27 for UFC 304, which is set to 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 in Manchester’s brand-spanking new arena.
Manchester is no stranger to holding UFC fights having staged four events previously.
The UFC’s last visit to the city took place in October 2016 and saw Brit icon Michael Bisping defend the middleweight title against Dan Henderson.
A battered and bloodied Bisping survived a huge knockdown to score a decision victory over his long-time rival.
Beloved commentator Bisping will no doubt be in the house for UFC 304, details of which you can see below.
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 have opted to start the card at 11pm in order to cater for the American market.
That means the fighters in the main event will make their respective walks to the cage at around 5:00am (BST) on July 28, although they could start sooner.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
The channel and streaming details for the card have yet to be revealed, although it’s expected to land on 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.
The pay-per-view cost £19.95 and €29.95.
The early prelims will be available on UFC Fight Pass and TNT Sports 2.
You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, which is available on your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
UFC 304: TBA vs TBA fight card (as it stands)
There are currently no fights officially announced for the card, although some familiar faces will likely be in action at the Co-op Live.
SunSport understands welterweight king Edwards’ long-overdue rematch with Belal Muhammad is set to land on the card.
Interim heavyweight champion and local lad Tom Aspinall is also in the frame to compete on the card in a rematch with Curtis Blaydes.
Michael ‘Venom’ Page will likely also feature, as will beloved Liverpool duo Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett.
