UFC 304 main card preview, betting picks & predictions | July 28

The main card for UFC 304 from the Co-op Live in Manchester this Sunday showcases some of the finest UK fighting talent. Along with Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall at the top end of the bill, we will see Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett square off with veteran showman Bobby Green, the promising Christian Leroy Duncan trade blows with Gregory Rodrigues, and Arnold Allen line up against Giga Chikadze.

Leon Edwards v Belal Muhammad

Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad

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Tom Aspinall v Curtis Blaydes

Tom Aspinall vs Curtis Blaydes

Curtis Blaydes will be looking to put his knockout woes behind him when he takes on Tom Aspinall in Manchester. See our Aspinall v Blaydes betting preview here.

Bobby Green v Paddy Pimblett

Bobby Green vs Paddy Pimblett

Bobby Green (32-15-1) is one of the more entertaining fighters on the UFC roster and will relish the opportunity to play the heel in this matchup. The 37-year-old can run a little hot and cold with form but looks a class above this opponent and shapes as one of the best MMA bets of the year thus far. Take the generous odds on offer with the top UFC betting sites.

Paddy Pimblett (21-3-0) has long traded on his social media following to make a name for himself in the fight game. This ruse is about to end. The 29-year-old has been exposed in recent contests as a mediocre striker, a slightly above-average grappler, and not much else. Expect Pimblett to crumble quickly to the sharp blows coming from Green.

Christian Leroy Duncan v Gregory Rodrigues

Christian Leroy Duncan vs Gregory Rodrigues

Christian Leroy Duncan (10-1-0) was signed by the UFC after an impressive unbeaten run in the rival promotion Cage Warriors. The 28-year-old has fought four times since making the transition, posting three wins and a narrow decision loss. The Brit is coming off consecutive knockout wins and will be brimming with confidence in front of a partisan crowd.

Gregory Rodrigues (15-5-0) has posted some nice results lately with four wins and a single loss since 2022. The Brazilian boasts one of the more impressive physiques in the middleweight division and should enjoy a size and strength advantage. The 32-year-old does not move fluidly around the cage but throws hard shots and always hunts an early finish.

Arnold Allen v Giga Chikadze

Arnold Allen vs Giga Chikadze

Arnold Allen (19-3-0) has lost momentum recently with two straight disappointing decision losses to Max Holloway and Mosvar Evloev. The talented Brit will be out to make amends and impose his gameplan rather than fight reactively as he done during the defeats. The 30-year-old has never been stopped and needs to lift his aggression to avoid handing his fate to the judges again.

Giga Chikadze (15-3-0) is an underrated featherweight who will fancy his chances against a higher-ranked opponent. The 35-year-old has only lost one fight since 2018, with notable wins over Cub Swanson, Edson Barboza, and Alex Caceres. He will rely on a height and reach advantage to fight from his range and looks like a decent upset chance.

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