After the UFC 304 event held at Co-Op Live in Manchester, England, here are the notable facts. Belal Muhammad claimed the welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Leon Edwards, while Tom Aspinall successfully defended his interim heavyweight title by knocking out Curtis Blaydes in just one minute. Here are some highlights from the event:
– Muhammad became the first UFC champion of Palestinian descent and boasts a 14-1 record in his last 15 fights.
– Aspinall joined a select group as the third fighter to defend an interim title in UFC history.
– Paddy Pimblett impressed and received two bonuses, extending his winning streak to six fights in the lightweight division.
– Debuting fighters did not fare well, going 0-1 on the card, with the total fight time for the event amounting to 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 47 seconds.
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