Curtis Blaydes is getting ready to face interim champion Tom Aspinall in a rematch for the substitute title at UFC 304’s co-main event. The event is set to take place on Sat., July 27, 2024, at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Blaydes is adjusting to the altered start times to match those in the US, joking about turning into vampires for a week to deal with the late-night schedule.
Blaydes has shown surprise and disappointment regarding the handling of the Manchester card, believing that fighters like Aspinall and Leon Edwards should receive more recognition. He criticized the organization for not providing them with a standard fight week setup, similar to what they offer high-profile fighters like Conor McGregor or Charles Oliveira.
Aside from Blaydes’ fight, the event will also include a welterweight title bout between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad, as well as Paddy Pimblett’s comeback facing Bobby Green in the lightweight division. For more details on the UFC 304 fight card and PPV lineup, you can visit the UFC website.
