THE UFC returns to the United Kingdom this summer for a truly blockbuster showcase of the nation’s finest.
And for the second time in as many years, mixed martial arts’ top promotion will be hosting a pay-per-view event on these shores.
But they won’t be returning to their traditional home for UK shows – London‘s O2 Arena.
Manchester will instead play host to the Las Vegas fight league’s latest bout of British brawls, which will take place at UFC 304.
And they’ll be held in the city’s brand-spanking new 23,500-capacity arena.
UFC 304, however, won’t be the promotion’s first trip to Manny.
The MMA leader has staged four events in its near 31-year-long history.
Their last visit took place in October 2016 and saw Hall of Famer and Brit icon Michael Bisping defend the middleweight title in a rematch with Dan Henderson.
A badly bloodied and bruised Bisping survived a huge knockdown to score a decision win and level his series with the American in the main event of UFC 204.
And the much-loved Bisping will no doubt be in the commentary both calling the event, the details of which you can see below.
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UFC 304 will take place on July 27.
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.
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 in Ireland.
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.
Main card
Prelims
