UFC 304 in Manchester: Predictions for Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad and Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes fights

British lightweight Paddy Pimblett: “Of course I support the English, that goes without saying. I think Belal has improved a lot since the first fight, but Leon was close to finishing him in this fight and I think he will finish him. And Big Tom wants revenge, but Curtis is his toughest test yet, stylistically speaking.”

American welterweight Belal Muhammad: “I think people are going to be surprised – Curtis Blaydes is so good everywhere: his wrestling, his grappling, his striking, and he’s pretty tough to beat in a wrestling match. And I think I dominated Leon and I think that should be your title – Belal dominated Leon.”

British featherweight Arnold Allen: “Leon is the man, he’s grown so much as a champion, he’s gotten stronger and stronger. I think you’re going to see him dominate the championship for a while. With Tom, the heavyweight division is crazy, but Tom looks so good. Every time he comes out he surprises again, so I think those guys are going to defend their belts.”

American lightweight Bobby Green: “Tom is a new generation heavyweight. I was a fan of Sergei (Pavlovich) and he beat Sergei. He understands the fight and what it should look like, so I’m going to pick Tom. And then I’m going to pick Leon, let’s go.”

British heavyweight Mick Parkin: “I think both Brits are good. I don’t know Edwards and I don’t train with him, but I think he’ll win. Of course, I train with Tom and I wouldn’t be surprised if he won again in the first two minutes. I respect Curtis Blaydes, I think he’s a great fighter, but Tom is someone special.”