We're heading to Manchester, but this time it's not about the Red Devils or Pep Guardiola’s league-winning team. Instead, we're previewing UFC 304. Ahead of what should be an action packed night, the best betting site in Nigeria is here to provide an overview of what to expect. **Main Card** **Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad (Welterweight)** Three years after an accidental eye poke ended their first fight in a no contest, these two Welterweights will clash again. This time, there's a championship at stake as Leon Edwards defends his Welterweight title for the third time. Back then, Edwards was clearly dominating before the eye-poke, landing 48% of his significant strikes compared to Muhammad's 3%. Muhammad mainly targeted the head (87%) with a few body shots (12%) and no leg kicks, while Edwards spread out his strikes (53% to the head, 26% to the body, and 21% to the legs). Edwards controlled the fight, and all three judges had given him the completed round. Fast forward three years, and Edwards has added four more wins to his previous 8-fight winning streak. Muhammad has also been on a roll, with 5 straight wins. Despite this, the online betting community heavily favours Edwards for a successful title defense, especially with the fight happening in Manchester where he'll have home support. Also, it's expected to go the distance, as 6 of Edwards' last 7 wins and 6 of Muhammad's last 7 wins have been decided by the judges. **Our Pick:**
**Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes (Heavyweight)** Just like Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad, these two fighters are meeting again, this time with a title on the line as well. When they first faced off in July 2022, Tom Aspinall injured his knee just 15 seconds in, giving Curtis Blaydes a TKO win. Blaydes didn't capitalize on that victory, losing his next fight to Sergei Pavlovich, but he bounced back with a win over Jailton Almeida in March. Manchester-born Tom Aspinall redeemed himself after losing to Blaydes, defeating Marcin Tybura in 73 seconds and then Sergei Pavlovich in 69 seconds to claim the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. The winner of this fight is expected to face Jon Jones or Stipe Miočić next year, making the stakes incredibly high. For the best odds around, our bet of the day is on Curtis Blaydes to pull off a win, which may come as a surprise to readers. Psychologically, Blaydes has the edge, as Aspinall might still be haunted by the leg kicks that led to his injury - this could change his approach. Also, Aspinall seems a bit too friendly towards Blaydes, calling him a nice guy and someone he'd grab drinks with, which feels off to me. I like my fighters extremely petty before the big day. **Our Pick:**
**Bobby Green vs. Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)** 29-year-old Paddy Pimblett will face veteran Lightweight Bobby Green, who has been in an impressive 5 fights over the past 18 months. This could be a challenge for the 37-year-old, considering Pimblett has only fought once in the same period. However, Green's ability to stay competitive in one of the sport's toughest divisions speaks to his natural athleticism and skill. Pimblett has been on a roll since joining the UFC, boasting a 5-0 record and an overall 7-fight winning streak. He's won the Performance of the Night award in 3 of those UFC fights, showing that he doesn't just win, but does so with flair. Pimblett is a top-notch grappler, a solid wrestler, and a dangerous kickboxer. While Green might be the more skilled fighter, it's clear they're on different trajectories. Green has already peaked and is gradually declining, whereas Pimblett is still on the rise. **Our Pick:**
**Arnold Allen vs Giga Chikadze (Featherweight)** Having gone undefeated in 7 years and 10 years to start his UFC career, Arnold Allen comes into this fight in desperate need of a win, after losing both of his last two fights. On the other hand, Giga Chikadze has only one loss in his last 11 fights and comes in with momentum on his side. Allen, known for his slick skills at 145 pounds, is a rangy southpaw with great takedown defense and a punishing jab. When he turns up the pressure, he's capable of finishing fights. Chikadze, originally a nasty kickboxer, quickly developed strong takedown defense after joining the UFC, earning him a spot in the rankings. He throws powerful combinations and has a mean left kick, contributing to his nine knockout wins. Although the odds favour Allen, I'm not entirely comfortable with that. So, I'm leaning towards this match going the distance to play it safe. **Our Pick:**
**Preliminary Card** **Nathaniel Wood vs. Daniel Pineda (Featherweight)** Since moving to Featherweight, Nathaniel Wood has been impressive, winning three of his four fights. However, his only loss came in his last fight at UFC 294 over a year ago. On the other hand, Daniel Pineda has won just 2 of his last 7 fights, with 2 losses and 3 ending in No Contests. A rather unusual form. Despite his recent record, Pineda is dangerous, having finished all 28 of his wins (nine knockouts and 19 submissions), with none of them going the distance. This could be Wood’s advantage, though, as 81.2% of his wins have come via decision. The longer the fight goes, the better his chances of winning. So, our betting tip for this fight is for it to go the distance with Wood coming out on top. **Our Picks:**
**Molly McCann vs. Bruna Brasil (Women Strawweight)** Following back-to-back losses to Julija Stoliarenko and Erin Blanchfield (both via submission), Molly McCann was able to get back on the win column with a submission-victory of her own over Diana Belbita. Bruna Brasil meanwhile hasn’t had the run she had on the regional scene during her time in the UFC as she is now just 1-2 inside the Octagon. She most recently was defeated by Loma Lookboonmee via unanimous decision in her last fight and comes into this fight as an underdog as she takes on England’s very own McCann in Manchester. Molly McCann looks like she has finally found her weight class in the UFC’s Strawweight division. She looked sensational when she defeated Diana Belbita via first-round armbar in her first appearance at Strawweight inside the Octagon. It’s tough to see anything but a win for her at home. **Our Pick:**
**Early Prelims** **Muhammad Mokaev vs. Manel Kape (Flyweight)** These two fighters might have taken the “early prelims” label a bit too literally when they brawled at their hotel days before the fight. They clearly don't like each other, and I love that energy (take note, Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes). When they clash on Saturday night, there's more than just money at stake—the winner could be in line for a shot at UFC champion Alexandre Pantoja’s flyweight belt. This is a classic striker vs. wrestler matchup. Kape is the more skilled and dangerous fighter on the feet, while Mokaev has a track record of winning by grounding his opponents and controlling their attempts to scramble. Fortunately for Kape, damage wins fights, and Mokaev hasn’t been impressive at landing ground strikes when he's on top. **Our Pick:**
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