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UFC 304 Manchester Card’s Disappointing News Leaves Pros & Fans Upset Over Rumored Tom Aspinall, Leon Edwards’ Event

Published 04/24/2024, 3:50 PM EDT

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The UFC began 2024 with a bang as it organized the historic UFC 300 event. Despite facing criticism from many experts, the event turned out to be a massive success. As the year progresses, MMA fans are all geared up for the upcoming events of the UFC. One such event which has gathered a lot of attention is the UFC 304 event.

According to a poster revealed by UFC Europe, UFC 304 is all set to take place on July 27 in Manchester. The card has yet to receive any of its fights. However, it is believed that Leon Edwards is expected to be a part of it. Edwards’s long-time coach, Dave Lovell, recently revealed the news in an interview. He also shared that the champion might face Belal Muhammad next.

Rumors also suggest that interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will also feature in the event. This would be Aspinall’s first appearance after the famous UFC 295 victory. ‘Honey Badger’ has been waiting patiently to get his next big fight. It now seems that the Brit will finally get his wish. The UFC is yet to announce his next opponent, but the fans will be super excited to witness the hard-hitting champion in action.

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One of the biggest concerns of the fans is the timing of the event. Some have even urged UFC CEO Dana White to look into the matter. Let us take a look at some comments below.

UFC 304 fight card receives mixed reactions from online fans

Before any big event, the fans are always excited to witness their favorite fighters. However, this time round, the fans are not that super excited. While there is no official news of the event, the rumored card doesn’t entice the audience as much. But what exactly is worrying the fans this time? Let us find out.

One of the biggest concerns for the event is the timing of the event. It is believed that the main card would take place around 3 am which has not impressed many

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“Main card starts 3 am uk time, that’s so poor man”

“11 pm prelims and 3 am main card? Hopefully that’s a misprint”

One user seemed extremely critical of the event and even asked for a recliner seat

“Is there recline seats so people can sleep?”

The big names possibly to feature at UFC 304 were pointed out by a fan

“Leon Edwards, Tom Aspinall, MVP, Paddy the Baddy”

Another fan pointed out the timing and commented:

“The main card starts at 3 am uk time. embarassing”

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Middleweight fighter Oban Elliot also took out time to comment on the post

“Ok fuck being injured I’m gonna drink lots of secret juice and get on this card”

With two English champs fighting, the fans want some consideration from the UFC head

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“Two English champs fighting but we’re having to cater times for the US? Sort it out @ufc@danawhite”

What do you feel about the upcoming UFC 304 event fight card? Which fighters do you think will feature there? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anirban Chatterjee

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Anirban Chatterjee is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Anirban holds an MBA in Sports Management and is an athlete himself. After stints in notable organizations as a professional writer, Anirban pivoted to covering UFC, ONE Championship, and other premiere MMA promoters.
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Gokul Pillai