UFC 304 took place Saturday at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, and MMA Junkie provided live round-by-round updates and official results throughout the event.
In the main event, welterweight champion [autotag]Leon Edwards[/autotag] (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) met challenger [autotag]Belal Muhammad [/autotag](24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC). In the co-feature, interim heavyweight champ [autotag]Tom Aspinall[/autotag] (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) took on [autotag]Curtis Blaydes[/autotag] (18-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC). Both bouts were rematches of fights that ended with odd circumstances the first time around.
Check out our round-by-round updates and official results for UFC 304 below. Enjoy the fights, everyone.
UFC 304 fight card
MAIN CARD (ESPN+ pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
- Belal Muhammad def. Leon Edwards via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – for welterweight title
- Tom Aspinall def. Curtis Blaydes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:00 – for interim heavyweight title
- Paddy Pimblett def. King Green via technical submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:22
- Gregory Rodrigues def. Christian Leroy Duncan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Arnold Allen def. Giga Chikadze via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN2/ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET)
- Nathaniel Wood def. Daniel Pineda via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)
- Bruna Brasil def. Molly McCann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Jake Hadley def. Caolan Loughran via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Muhammad Mokaev def. Manel Kape via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
- Oban Elliott def. Preston Parsons via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
- Modestas Bukauskas def. Marcin Prachnio via submission (arm triangle) – Round 3, 3:12
- Sam Patterson def. Kiefer Crosbie via submission (arm triangle) – Round 1, 2:50
- Mick Parkin def. Lukasz Brzeski via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:23
- Shauna Bannon def. Alice Ardelean via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad
Round 1 – No glove touch here. Muhammad quickly takes the center and they begin finding the range. Muhammad darts in for a takedown and easily gets Edwards to the mat, almost silencing the crowd. Edwards tries to keep Muhammad wrapped up from the bottom, and he finds space to scramble back to his feet. Edwards reverses the clinch position and looks for his own takedown. The crowd is back into it now, chanting, “headshot, dead.” Edwards lands an elbow on the exit. They are trading punches in the center now. Edwards grabs a Thai clinch and digs a knee to the body. They reset, and a moment later Edwards sneaks in a nice uppercut. A body kick is not too far behind it. Muhammad keeps the forward pressure high, though. A hard left sneaks in. An uppercut rocks Edwards! The champ is trying to hide it. Muhammad recognizes it and completes a takedown. Muhammad lands ground and pound for a few seconds until the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Muhammad.
Round 2 – Edwards comes out with a hard kick to the body. A heated exchange of punches follows. Muhammad snaps a left jab as he presses forward. There’s the level change, and Muhammad works for a takedown. Edwards puts up a good defense, but Muhammad sticks with it and gets him down to a knee. He nearly gets the back too, but Edwards doesn’t stay here. Muhammad is relentless though, and woah! He slams Edwards on his head with a high crotch takedown! Edwards gets back to his feet for a split second. Muhammad with another high crotch! He’s on Edwards’s back now, trying to get a hook in. Edwards doesn’t allow it and gets back to his feet, but Muhammad is on him like glue and tries to drag him back to the mat. Edwards works through it and eventually reverses the clinch. Now Edwards drags Muhammad to the mat. Edwards is on the back, but there’s the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Muhammad.
Round 3 – Edwards fires a head kick, but it’s partially blocked. Muhammad gets back to the forward pressure. Another takedown for the challenger, but Edwards pops up quickly. Edwards gets in on the hips and gets a takedown. He scrambles to the back and looks for a choke. Muhammad defends well and doesn’t seem too concerned with a choke, but can’t get Edwards off his back as he racks up a lot of control time. Edwards starts punching to the body before the last seconds of the round tick away.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Edwards.
Round 4 – Muhammad gets right back to pressuring. Edwards goes for a big head kick, but Muhammad defends. A nice combination punctuated by a left from Edwards scores well. Muhammad still comes forward, and starts putting punches together as Edwards gets close to the fence. Muhammad shoots in and takes the back as Edwards is down on one knee against the fence. Muhammad punches to the head. The challenger adjusts and now has Edwards in the same position he was stuck in last round. Muhammad gets in a few short punches while maintaining control. Edwards scrambles and reverses position, ending up in guard with 30 seconds to go. Muhammad tries to get to his feet, and Edwards stick with him to take the back.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Muhammad.
Round 5 – Punching exchanges start the last five minutes. Edwards goes for a head kick, but it’s not there. Muhammad shoots but is denied. Muhammad stays in close, keeping busy with punches. Muhammad changes levels and takes the back. Muhammad has a body triangle locked in and is fully in control. Midway through the round now. Muhammad adds a couple of punches from the back. Less than two minutes. Muhammad still in control from the back, just touching Edwards with short punches. One minute left. Edwards reverses with 40 seconds to go. A big elbow for Edwards slices a big cut on Muhammad! Blood is pouring everywhere. Edwards gets in a few more punches right before the horn, and that’s it.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Edwards, but the fight goes to Muhammad 48-47.
Result: Belal Muhammad def. Leon Edwards via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – for welterweight title
Recap: UFC 304 results: Belal Muhammad upsets Leon Edwards in dominant performance
Photos: Belal Muhammad def. Leon Edwards at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC), Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Mike Beltran
Judging: Ben Cartlidge (48-47), Derek Cleary (48-47), Clemens Werner (49-46)
Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes
Round 1 – They touch ’em up and begin sizing each other up. Blaydes lands a right hand in a 1-2 combo. Another right for Blaydes. Both land punches as Aspinall closes in to clinch. Aspinall looks for a takedown but lets go. Aspinall eats another punch from Blaydes and takes a step back. He then sets up for a 1-2, but the left sends Blaydes stumbling back! The right hand misses, but Aspinall rushes in to follow up! Blaydes turns to his stomach and Aspinall punches until the referee stops the fight. Wow!
Result: Tom Aspinall def. Curtis Blaydes via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:00 – for interim heavyweight title
Recap: UFC 304 results: Tom Aspinall quickly knocks out Curtis Blaydes, calls out Jon Jones
Photos: Tom Aspinall def. Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC), Blaydes (18-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Marc Goddard
King Green vs. Paddy Pimblett
Round 1 – Pimblett opens up with leg kicks as the crowd loudly chants his name. A left hand from Pimblett connects. Another leg kick from Pimblett. Green rushes forward with a combination. They reset, and Green side kicks to the lead leg. Green punches to the body and Pimblett responds with a leg kick. Green starts talking to his corner and Pimblett, inviting him to kick the leg again. Green changes levels for a takedown, but Pimblett quickly wraps up Green in a triangle, and it’s deep! Green tries to fight through it but Pimblett adjusts and it’s fully locked in now. Green can’t get out. Pimblett rolls him over, adding an armbar. But Green is out cold! Wow. The crowd goes nuts as the referee waves the fight off. What a huge statement by Pimblett.
Result: Paddy Pimblett def. King Green via technical submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:22
Recap: UFC 304 results: Paddy Pimblett sleeps King Green with beautiful triangle choke
Photos: Paddy Pimblett def. King Green at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Green (32-16-1 MMA, 13-11-1 UFC), Pimblett (22-3 MMA, 6-0 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Lukasz Bosacki
Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Gregory Rodrigues
Round 1 – They touch gloves, and CLD gets right to the action with a sharp jab as he pressures forward. Rodrigues blitzes with a hard combination that prompts CLD to retreat and circle away to reset. Another 1-2 for Rodrigues gets in. CLD darts forward and lands a short elbow. He backs away and lands an inside leg kick. Rodrigues mixes things up with a single leg takedown and gets to work on the mat. Rodrigues tries to transition as he lands a few short elbows to the head and punches to the body. A large hematoma begins to grow on CLD’s forehead. CLD tries to scramble to his feet, but Rodrigues floats well and maintains a top position. Rodrigues lands a few short elbows from a front headlock position before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Rodrigues.
Round 2 – Another touch of gloves, and CLD fires off an inside leg kick. CLD kicks outside, but Rodrigues counters with a fast combo. CLD looks for the clinch, and eats a knee to the body. He sticks with it though, getting Rodrigues into the fence. CLD drops down and nearly lifts Rodrigues, but doesn’t get him up. They separate, and there’s a hard exchange of strikes, including a spinning elbow from CLD. Now Rodrigues is on the hips, looking for a takedown. CLD threatens a kimura as Rodrigues gets to the back, and the position battle continues. The referee surprisingly decides to separate the fighters, despite being active. Back in the center, punches fly in a heated exchange before CLD clinches again. Rodrigues lands nicely and CLD is hurt. A big right hand from Rodrigues. CLD is wobbled! Both are bleeding now. Rodrigues takes control on the ground until the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Rodrigues.
Round 3 – One round to go, and Rodrigues immediately gets back to forward pressure. CLD grabs Rodrigues after getting caught with another big punch. Rodrigues reverses and lifts CLD up for a big slam to the mat. CLD pops up though, and the clinch battle against the cage is on again. The referee steps in closely, seemingly ready to break it up quickly again. Rodrigues gets a hold of CLD’s leg. CLD attempts to jump and spin with a kick off his plant leg, but misses. Now Rodrigues is on the back, looking to get a choke in. The referee is still threatening to stand up the fight, despite Rodrigues being on CLD’s back. Blood is all over the place right now. Less than a minute to go, Rodrigues punches and elbows to keep the referee away while maintaining control until the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Rodrigues, giving him the fight 30-27.
Result: Gregory Rodrigues def. Christian Leroy Duncan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Recap: UFC 304 results: Gregory Rodrigues outgrapples a bloodied Christian Leroy Duncan
Photos: Gregory Rodrigues def. Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC 304: Best photos
Gregory Rodrigues def. Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Duncan (10-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC), Rodrigues (16-5 MMA, 7-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Dan Movahedi
Judging: Derek Cleary, David Lethaby, Anders Ohlsson
Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze
Round 1 – Chikadze starts it off with a pair of hard right kicks. A body kick, followed by a leg kick and another high kick. Chikadze is on fire early. Allen slows the action by charging forward with punches. The offense stalls for a bit as Allen circles. Chikadze punches and goes high with a kick. Allen just misses with a combination. Chikadze catches air with a big wheel kick. Allen kicks to the body. Chikadze lands a sharp right down the pipe. Allen finds a home for a nice left hand. The crowd’s chants echo throughout the arena as they circle around the cage. Allen lands a powerful left hand. Chikadze lands a right hand. Chikadze just misses fully connecting with a flying knee, but it still catches Allen off balance. Allen gets up and lands a front kick to the face just before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Chikadze.
Round 2 – Allen comes out, circling all over the cage. Chikadze attempts another wheel kick that misses the target. Allen lands an inside leg kick and a punch to the body, but Chikadze also lands a sharp punch. They exchange leg kicks. Allen gets in a fast 1-2 combo. Then Allen cracks with a hard left hand, briefly buckling Chikadze. Allen’s on the hunt now and lands another combo. A high kick from Chikadze is blocked. Another a moment later partially lands. Allen responds with a left hand. Chikadze is on the outside circling now. Allen connects with another left. Chikadze answers with one of his own. A powerful combo lands for Allen as Chikadze looks for a kick. Chikadze digs in with a leg kick. They trade punches upstairs, and then high kicks in the closing seconds.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Allen.
Round 3 – Allen works behind a right jab as he circles to the same side. Chikadze looks for a right head kick as Allen charges forward with a left hand. Chikadze’s nose is very bloody as Allen continues to connect with punches. Allen mixes in a punch to the body as he chases Chikadze. A body kick gets in for Chikadze. Two minutes to go, and Allen lands a left. Chikadze responds with another kick to the body. Allen lands again with a punch. Allen lands a hook, sparking a combination. Chikadze’s offensive output has slowed, as Allen’s pressure is heavy. Chikadze threatens a spinning attack, but Allen keeps his defense tight. Allen continues to chase Chikadze around the cage, landing more punches and a jumping switch knee before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Allen, giving him the fight 29-28.
Result: Arnold Allen def. Giga Chikadze via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap: UFC 304 results: Arnold Allen elects to stand, outpoints Giga Chikadze in fun battle
Photos: Arnold Allen def. Giga Chikadze at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Allen (20-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC), Chikadze (15-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Marc Goddard
Judging: Ben Cartlidge, Mark Collett, Anders Ohlsson
Daniel Pineda vs. Nathaniel Wood
Round 1 – Wood starts firing a few outside leg kicks. Pineda quickly shoots in, but doesn’t complete the takedown. Wood gets back to leg kicks, firing off a pair. Pineda kicks to the legs too. A jab from Wood lands. A right front kick to the stomach puts Pineda down! Wood decides to follow him to the ground and gets stuck in guard. Pineda has plenty of time to recover here, and eventually transitions to take top position. As the final seconds tick away, Pineda stands up and rains down a few hard punches before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Wood.
Round 2 – Both fighters come out swinging; Wood with cleaner strikes, Pineda with looping hooks. Wood lands clean to the right side of Pineda’s face. Pineda immediately covers up his right eye and turns away. Swelling is very apparent in the area, but Pineda swings back to keep Wood away and stay in the fight. A front kick from Wood kicks right on or slightly below the belt line, and Pineda is given some time to recover for a low strike. The fight resumes and Pineda digs in a nice leg kick. Wood responds with one of his own, and Pineda’s leg gives out. Pineda gets up and eats a hard punch, sending him stumbling backward. Wood doesn’t rush in, and Pineda gets to his feet. They clinch briefly, but Wood disengages. Wood clips Pineda with a left and Pineda stumbles. Another left sends Pineda to the ground! The finish seems near! Wood decides to…get in Pineda’s guard until the round ends?
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-8 for Wood.
Round 3 – Between rounds the doctor checks the right eye of Pineda, which looks pretty bad. He’s allowed to continue, though. The fight is on for five more minutes, and the exchanges pick up on the feet. Wood gets a body lock, but Pineda rolls through to threaten a kneebar. With Wood nearly on his back in an awkward position, Pineda smashes him in the face with a sneaky back elbow. They scramble, and Pineda ends up in top half. Pineda does well to keep the position and gets in a couple of short strikes. Wood tries to get to his knees, but has to stop because of guillotine and D’arce choke threats.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Pineda, but the fight goes to Wood, 29-27.
Result: Nathaniel Wood def. Daniel Pineda via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)
Photos: Nathaniel Wood def. Daniel Pineda at UFC 304: Best photos
Nathaniel Wood def. Daniel Pineda at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Pineda (28-16 MMA, 5-7 UFC), Wood (21-6 MMA, 8-3 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran
Judging: David Lethaby (29-27), Darryl Ransom (29-27), Clemens Werner (29-28)
Bruna Brasil vs. Molly McCann
Round 1 – McCann quickly takes the center and is met by an outside leg kick that spins her around. Brasil kicks to the body nicely and circles away. The crowd begins chanting for McCann as she pressures Brasil. A nice right hand from McCann followed by swinging hooks that miss. Both kick at the same time, but Brasil’s knee goes straight into McCann’s groin and we have a break in the action. A massive swelling is apparent on McCann’s forehead during the pause as well. We’re back to it, and they get right back to trading. Brasil is sharp with knees, keeping McCann at bay. Brasil lands a left and circles. She’s sticking and moving very well right now. McCann keeps following, though. McCann closes in and Brasil connects with a hard knee to the body, folding her over. Brasil doesn’t follow, and allows her to stand up. A moment later, Brasil digs in with another heavy kick to the body. McCann folds over again. Brasil stays patient though. Now she rushes in and grabs a Thai clinch. More knees dig in. McCann gets a hold of her though. Brasil gets out of the clinch and digs in another knee. McCann tries for a takedown but gets reversed. Brasil is on top and tries to take the back. She gives up on it and stands, but McCann gets up looks for a takedown of her own.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-8 for Brasil.
Round 2 – McCann charges forward with punches, but Brasil is light on her feet and evades. McCann steps in with a left that is partially blocked. Brasil fires off a sharp punch. McCann changes levels for the takedown, looking for a single leg. It’s not there for her, and the clinch battle is on. Both get in knees to the body. McCann then lifts and dumps Brasil to the canvas. McCann backs out as Brasil threw her legs up. Back on the feet, McCann’s punch leads to another clinch against the fence. Foot stomps from McCann now. Brasil gets the hip toss and begins working from full guard with a minute to go. McCann does well to keep her wrapped up and pushes off. We’re back to standing. McCann spins with a punch, but it’s a wild one, and Brasil lands a hard punch, dropping McCann.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Brasil.
Round 3 – McCann comes out with heavy pressure, looking to land punches. She looks for the takedown, but Brasil reverses and scrambles to take top position. McCann gets her feet on the hips and pushes off. Back to standing and McCann is going for it with big punches. McCann lands a couple of big strikes. Brasil eats them, and lands a big knee followed by a takedown. Two minutes to go and Brasil is in guard. McCann attempts to scramble up, but gets her back taken. McCann works her way up as Brasil slides off, and immediately jumps on Brasil’s back to threaten a choke. She gets too high and slides off, and Brasil is back to top position. Brasil gets on the back again in the closing seconds, and the fight concludes after a final scramble for position.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Brasil, giving her the fight 30-26.
Result: Bruna Brasil def. Molly McCann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Recap: UFC 304 results: Bruna Brasil punishes Molly McCann en route to upset win
Photos: Bruna Brasil def. Molly McCann at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Brasil (10-4-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC), McCann (14-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Dan Movahedi
Judging: Ben Cartlidge (30-27), Anders Ohlsson (29-28), Clemens Werner (30-27)
Jake Hadley vs. Caolan Loughran
Round 1 – Hadley opens the action with an inside leg kick. Another soon follows. Loughran looks for a punch to the body. Hadley swings and connects with a big punch. An inside leg kick behind it. Loughran slowly paces forward behind a left jab. Hadley kicks inside again. Hadley jabs on the outside as he circles to his left. Loughran puts together a nice combination. Single punches continue to be exchanged, with neither fighter putting a lot behind their strikes with a minute to go. Almost a sparring feel here as they circle around the octagon.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Hadley.
Round 2 – Loughran takes the center quickly and fires off punches first. Hadley counters, and Loughran shoots in. Hadley defends and circles off the cage. Hadley fires a right jab and kicks inside. Another right jab to a kick combo for Hadley. Loughran rips a right hand to the body. He then slips a punch and lands a solid right hook. They’re exchanging at a steady clip now. Both fighters landing. Hadley connects with a left but a kick from Loughran goes low at the same time and we have a pause in the action. After a 94-second break, we’re back to it. Single strikes are exchanged before Loughran shoots in. He nearly complete a single leg, but Hadley scrambles out. A moment later, Loughran gets the fight to the ground and begins working from half guard, but there’s only a few seconds left.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Loughran.
Round 3 – They get right back into trading punches. Loughran presses forward, and sees his opening for a takedown attempt. Hadley defends it nicely and the clinch battle is on. Hadley lands a beautiful elbow on the exit. A sharp right jab soon follows. They’re trading again at a high clip, but not much power on display. Hadley adds the inside leg kick as he circles. The right jab connects. Loughran kicks to the inside of the leg now. As the time ticks away, they continue to exchange leg kicks. Loughran presses forward with a right hand just before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Hadley, giving him the fight 29-28.
Result: Jake Hadley def. Caolan Loughran via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Photos: Jake Hadley def. Caolan Loughran at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Hadley (11-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC), Loughran (9-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Lukasz Bosacki
Judging: Derek Cleary (29-28), Mark Collett (30-27), David Lethaby (30-27)
Manel Kape vs. Muhammad Mokaev
Round 1 – The tensions boiled over right before the fight began, as Mokaev and Kape nearly scrapped before introductions. We’re off to it, and Mokaev rushed across the cage to start. However, things immediately slow down. Weird. Anyway, a front kick from Mokaev. Another kick from Mokaev a few moments later. And another. The pace is not matching the pre-fight intensity. Single strikes from both as both appear timid. Mokaev kicks high, but it’s blocked. Kape kicks to the legs. Kape has the forward pressure on, but isn’t offering. Now he blitzes with punches and a flying knee. Mokaev resets but Kape follows and lands a very nice combination that appears to hurt Mokaev.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Kape.
Round 2 – About 30 seconds in, Mokaev charges forward with a knee and a punch as Kape circles away. Mokaev kicks high, and partially connects. Kape backs away and grabs at his foot. Commentary seems to believe they see a broken toe. Kape is clearly favoring his right foot, but tries to keep fighting. Mokaev shoots in for a takedown, and gets it, but Mokaev clearly pulls Kape’s shorts, nearly ripping them. Kape complains, and the referee pauses the fight. Mike Beltran tears into Mokaev for doing that, but doesn’t take a point. While Mokaev gets a stern talking to, Kape has to fix the drawstring on his shorts before the fight resumes. Kape catches a kick, and Mokaev appears to scrape the eyes. Kape turns away, but Beltran didn’t see the poke, and doesn’t stop the fight. Mokaev charges in, but Kape turns at the last second to defend. Kape is back to the forward pressure, looking to land punches. Mokaev lands a couple of kicks. A left hand from Kape connects.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Mokaev.
Round 3 – The doctor checks on Kape’s toe between rounds, but is allowed to continue. Mokaev slaps with a head kick. As Kape charges in, Mokaev changes levels, but aborts the takedown. Mokaev lands a counter as Kape charges forward. Kape nicely sprawls a takedown attempt and gets right back up to pressure on the feet. He fires off a quick punching combination. They circle around the cage and Kape lands a left. Mokaev shoots in and Kape locks on a guillotine. It’s more of a holding position right now. Mokaev eventually pops his head out, and Kape unloads a series of elbows to the top of the head. Mokaev looks to stay heavy on top, but Kape sneaks in low and rolls for a kneebar. It’s not there, but it’s good enough to get the fight back to standing. Kape is back on the forward charge and Mokaev looks for a takedown before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Mokaev, giving him the fight 29-28.
Result: Muhammad Mokaev def. Manel Kape via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Recap: UFC 304 results: Rivalry fizzles as Muhammad Mokaev beats Manel Kape in lackluster affair
Photos: Muhammad Mokaev def. Manel Kape at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Kape (19-7 MMA, 4-3 UFC), Mokaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN2/ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran
Judging: Derek Cleary (29-28), Anders Ohlsson (30-27), Darryl Ransom (29-28)
Oban Elliott vs. Preston Parsons
Round 1 – They touch up the gloves and get to it. Elliott opens up with a spinning kick that misses the mark. Parsons gets to the clinch, looking for a takedown. They jockey for position against the fence. Back and forth they go, and eventually separate. Elliott fires off a left jab and then looks for a spinning kick to the body. Parsons fires off a combo and spins with a kick too. Elliott wheel kicks, but it’s blocked. Elliott starts a combination, but a Parsons counter kick trips him up. Elliott bounces up into a clinch. Nothing is there again and they return to the center. Exchanging punches in the center, Elliott lands a nice one. Parsons shoots, but is stuffed by solid takedown defense. The round comes to a close in the clinch.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Elliott.
Round 2 – Parsons comes out with an inside kick and punches upstairs. Elliott circles and lands a punch of his own. Parsons shoots again, but is denied. The clinch battle against the fence is on again. They separate and return to the center. Parsons lands a nice double jab. Elliott responds with a combo. Parsons is in deep on a well-timed shot, but wow, Elliott’s defense on the takedowns is stellar. They’re back in the center trading punches. Elliott has the clinch now, and drags Parsons down as the crowd begins to chant. Parsons gets back up to his feet, and we’re back to the striking game. Parsons kicks outside to the leg, but eats a counter left hand. One minute to go now, and Parsons shoots in again. Elliott defends and grabs a kimura. Parsons rolls through it, scrambles, and we’re back to a clinch against the cage.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Elliott.
Round 3 – Elliott lands a quick 1-2. He leads the dance with punches before Parsons shoots in. It’s defended well once again, but Parsons tries to scramble to keep it alive. Eventually Elliott gets back up to his feet, and lets his hands go. A sharp 1-2 lands for Elliott. He lands another flurry of punches. The clinch battle is on again against the cage. Elliott separates and returns to the middle, working behind a left jab. Parsons looks to land a few kicks, but comes up with air. Elliott lands a nice punch and gets in on a clinch. He disengages and lands a short elbow. Another shot from Parsons is stopped initially, but he adjusts and finally gets him to the mat. However, Elliott immediately throws up an armbar, forcing Parsons to defend. Just 30 seconds to go, and Elliott gets back up to his feet. Parsons looks for short punches in the clinch before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Elliott, giving him the fight 30-27.
Result: Oban Elliott def. Preston Parsons via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Photos: Oban Elliott def. Preston Parsons at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Elliott (11-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Parsons (11-5 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Dan Movahedi
Judging: Derek Cleary (30-27), Mark Collett (29-28), David Lethaby (30-27)
Modestas Bukauskas vs. Marcin Prachnio
Round 1 – Prachnio starts off looking to land a few leg kicks. He goes to them repeatedly, really digging in with a right that buckles Bukauskas’ leg. The focus on kicks continues for Prachnio as Bukauskas looks for punches upstairs. Bukauskas lands a solid kick to the body and cracks with a left hand. Prachnio lands a beautiful punch to the body followed by a overhand left. Somehow Bukauskas just eats it. Bukauskas turns up the forward pressure as he lets his hands go. They end up clinched after an exchange, Bukauskas pushing Prachnio into the cage. A spinning elbow partially connects for Bukauskas on the exit. Bukauskas wobbles Prachnio with a punch! He blitzes to follow up, but Prachnio circles away and resets. Prachnio threatens a few spinning attacks, but doesn’t commit. Bukauskas steps in for a big right hand. One more big rush of punches from Bukauskas before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Bukauskas.
Round 2 – A wild exchange starts the round. Prachnio continues to look for kicks, but Bukauskas lands with power punches. Prachnio lands a punch to the body. A moment later, he swings wildly with an overhand right, taking himself off balance. Bukauskas lands a nice left followed by a crushing right hand that rocks Prachnio! The rush is on again for Bukauskas against the fence! Woah! Prachnio throws up a head kick and wobbles Bukauskas! Now Prachnio is looking to capitalize! Bukauskas is able to get a hold of him and keeps the clinch against the cage. What a crazy moment. Just under two minutes to go and they’re back in the center. Bukauskas gets a body lock and completes the takedown. Bukauskas postures up for a few heavy punches. Now he transitions to side control and threatens a kimura. Prachnio gets back to guard, and works his way up to standing just before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Bukauskas.
Round 3 – Prachnio comes out on fire! He’s just blitzing with hooks and tagging Bukauskas! Somehow, Bukauskas gets a hold of him again and gets a takedown. Bukauskas stays heavy, looking to transition. The referee calls for action, and Bukauskas punches to the head and body. Bukauskas with a couple of short elbows now. An arm triangle is there, but doesn’t go for it. Prachnio’s arm is still there, and now Bukauskas looks to lock it in. The squeeze is on, and there’s the tap! What an end to a wild fight.
Result: Modestas Bukauskas def. Marcin Prachnio via submission (arm triangle) – Round 3, 3:12
Recap: UFC 304 video: Modestas Bukauskas resorts to ground game to finish game Marcin Prachnio
Photos: Modestas Bukauskas def. Marcin Prachnio at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Bukauskas (16-6 MMA, 4-4 UFC), Prachnio (17-8 MMA, 4-6 UFC)
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard
Kiefer Crosbie vs. Sam Patterson
Round 1 – Crosbie starts the action with a calf kick. A few punches from both follow, with Crosbie adding another calf kick. Patterson puts together a very sharp, fast combination. Crosbie goes inside with a kick, and it strays a little too high. The action is paused for a moment, but Patterson is ready to go. He unloads another sharp combination on the restart. Crosbie counters and clinches. However, Patterson gets the takedown. Patterson quickly slaps on an arm triangle and it’s deep. Crosbie is in big trouble here. Patterson adjusts, steps off to the side, and really sinks it in. There’s the tap! Wow. What a performance by Patterson!
Result: Sam Patterson def. Kiefer Crosbie via submission (arm triangle) – Round 1, 2:50
Recap: UFC 304 video: Sam Patterson chokes out Kiefer Crosbie in first round
Photos: Sam Patterson def. Kiefer Crosbie at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Crosbie (10-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC), Patterson (12-2-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Lukasz Bosacki
Lukasz Brzeski vs. Mick Parkin
Round 1 – They get right into it, trading heavy punches. Brzeski is aggressive early here. Parkin weathers the early offense, and gets in a few solid counters himself. Now they’re settled in, and the pace slows. Brzeski works on the outside and continues to fire off first. Parkin gets it going with a solid combination. Brzeski gets in a quick high kick, but Parkin responds with a hard right hand. The pace picks up again and they’re trading. Parkin clips Brzeski with an overhand right. Oh! He’s wobbled! A little delayed reaction there, and Parkin rushes in with hooks. Boom. Brzeski is down! Parkin with a few more punches and the ref rushes in. Parkin gets his first finish in the UFC!
Result: Mick Parkin def. Lukasz Brzeski via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 3:23
Recap: UFC 304 video: Mick Parkin flattens Lukasz Brzeski for first-round knockout
Photos: Mick Parkin def. Lukasz Brzeski at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Brzeski (10-4-1 MMA, 1-3 UFC), Parkin (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard
Alice Ardelean vs. Shauna Bannon
Round 1 – Bannon immediately darts across the cage and side kicks Ardelean. The striking exchanges start going at a fast clip. Both offering punches and connecting. Bannon throws up a few different kicking techniques, but Ardelean defends well. Ardelean gets a hold of Bannon for a takedown, and immediately grabs the fence. Referee warns her repeatedly, but just keeps grabbing. Ardelean gets the takedown anyway. Bannon throws up a few submission attacks from her back as Ardelean stays heavy. Ardelean finds a little space to get in some punches, but Bannon keeps attacking submissions, this time an armbar. Bannon gets her rolled over. Ardelean is fully focused on defense now. She gets back to guard, but Bannon keeps attacking with elbows.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Bannon.
Round 2 – They trade punches right off the bat. Bannon circles on the outside, staying light on her feet. Ardelean looks for an overhand right but Bannon evades and gets in a nice head kick. Bannon looks for a hip throw in the center of the cage, but Ardelean wasn’t having it. Back to trading punches, Ardelean lands a nice right. Bannon responds with a blitz of punches that gets a crowd reaction. Ardelean clinches against the cage. A few short punches and knees are exchanged as Bannon is pinned against the fence. Ardelean adjusts and gets the outside trip takedown into side control. Ardelean gets a headlock as Bannon attempts to escape out of the back. Bannon gets out and lands a couple of punches right before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Bannon.
Round 3 – Bannon blitzes forward with a punch-kick combo. Another 1-2 combo followed by a side kick for Bannon. And she adds another. It’s all Bannon right now, landing another nice combination. Ardelean smiles, but isn’t responding with offense. Bannon charges with a combo. Ardelean lands a solid right hand. They’re trading now. A solid left connects for Ardelean. Bannon threatens the side kick again. Another blitz of punches from Bannon, who continues to rack up the striking numbers. Ardelean eats another combo. Bannon blitzes again, this time Ardelean counters. The fight is paused for a piece of loose tape on Ardelean’s gloves. Back to the action, Bannon lands a slick head kick. Bannon blitzes again and the crowd is getting into it a bit. Bannon is really loose now and eats a left from Ardelean just before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-0 for Bannon, giving her the fight 30-27.
Result: Shauna Bannon def. Alice Ardelean via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Photos: Shauna Bannon def. Alice Ardelean at UFC 304: Best photos
Records: Ardelean (9-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC), Bannon (6-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Women’s strawweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mike Beltran
Judging: Mark Collett (30-27), Anders Ohlsson (29-28), Darryl Ransom (28-29)
UFC 304 predictions
Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad fight odds
- BetMGM: Edwards -275, Muhammad +210
- DraftKings: Edwards -258, Muhammad +210
- FanDuel: Edwards -255, Muhammad +210
Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes fight odds
- BetMGM: Aspinall -400, Blaydes +310
- DraftKings: Aspinall -395, Blaydes +310
- FanDuel: Aspinall -405, Blaydes +320
Bobby Green vs. Paddy Pimblett fight odds
- BetMGM: Green -115, Pimblett -105
- DraftKings: Green -118, Pimblett -102
- FanDuel: Green -112, Pimblett -104
How to watch UFC 304
The UFC 304 early prelims will stream live on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET. Another set of prelims begin at 8 p.m. ET, which will air on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+. The pay-per-view main cards kicks off at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
UFC 304 PPV price
UFC 304 will cost ESPN+ subscribers $79.99. If you’re a new subscriber, you have the option of bundling UFC 304 in with the cost of an annual subscription at a 30 percent discounted price, bringing your total to $134.98.
What time does UFC 304 start?
UFC 304 kicks off with early prelims at 6 p.m. ET, followed by prelims at 8 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET.
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