In the bantamweight contest between Jake Hadley and Caolan Loughran, Hadley emerged as the more relaxed fighter, landing leg kicks and left-handed strikes. While Loughran did land a few body blows, it was ultimately Hadley who dominated the round. Muhammed Mokaez expressed his desire for a title shot, with an impressive record of 13-0. In a unanimous decision victory, Mokaev secured a win with scores of 29-28 (twice) and 30-27 in his favor.
The fight between Mokaev and Kape in Rounds 1, 2, and 3 displayed a lack of action early in the rounds, with Kape dealing with an injured toe and Mokaev being warned for grabbing his opponent’s shorts. Despite a bit of a disappointing fight, both fighters were in contention as the match progressed. The matchup between the two British fighters Mokaev and Kape promised excitement, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling night of fights at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.
The full fight card for UFC 304 included notable matchups such as Leon Edwards v Belal Muhammad, Tom Aspinall v Curtis Blaydes, and Muhammad Mokaev v Manel Kape. Fans can watch the live coverage on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, with the prelims starting at 01:00 UK time and the main card at 03:00. UFC Fight Pass offers access to a wide range of combat sports content, including the entire career of Conor McGregor and Cage Warrior events.
Viewers in the UK can also sign up for a subscription to discovery+ to access TNT Sports, Eurosport, and other entertainment. TNT Sports will be available through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media, with select events on TNT Sports Box Office for pay-per-view access. With discovery+ serving as the streaming home of the Olympic Games, fans can enjoy comprehensive coverage of events such as Paris 2024 this summer. Overall, the UFC 304 event in Manchester promised an exciting night of fights with a mix of established and up-and-coming fighters showcasing their skills in the octagon.
