The initial betting odds for UFC 304, set to take place on July 27 in Manchester, England, show that two of the top local fighters are predicted to come out on top.
In the main event, Leon Edwards from Birmingham is favored to retain his welterweight title as he faces Belal Muhammad in a highly anticipated rematch. Edwards, the heavy favorite, aims to settle the score after their previous fight ended in a no-contest due to an eye poke that hindered Muhammad.
- Belal Muhammad +185
- Leon Edwards -215
Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall is looking to redeem his only UFC loss against Curtis Blaydes for the interim heavyweight title in the co-main event. Based on the initial odds, Aspinall is the clear favorite to emerge victorious.
- Curtis Blaydes +185
- Tom Aspinall -220
On another note, experienced lightweight Bobby Green is scheduled to battle Paddy Pimblett, with oddsmakers predicting Green to have the upper hand.
- Paddy Pimblett +150
- Bobby Green -175
Other main card matchups include Giga Chikadze vs. Arnold Allen and Manel Kape vs. Muhammad Mokaev, with Kape and Allen being the favored contenders in their respective fights.
- Manel Kape -145
- Muhammad Mokaev +125
- Giga Chikadze +185
- Arnold Allen -220
It’s important to note that betting odds could shift closer to the event based on the direction of the bets being placed.