EIGHT British stars are set to take centre stage at UFC 204 in Manchester this weekend.
And SunSport checked in with all eight as they chatted ahead of their respected bouts at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night.
UFC champion Michael Bisping: “Never give up!”
British UFC champ Bisping chats about his upcoming bout with old rival Dan Henderson, considers the advice he’d give his younger self and reveals how he plans to defeat the veteran challenger on Saturday night in Manchester.
Jimi Manuwa: “No-one likes pain… that’s what I bring to the table”
Light-heavyweight big-hitter lifts the lid on his training camp at Allstars Gym in Sweden and his thoughts on his bout with former interim title challenger Ovince St-Preux.
Danny Roberts: “It’s fists we’re throwing, not words!”
Danny ‘Hot Chocolate’ Roberts reveals he’s ready to make a point and produce a finish against trash-talking American Mike ‘Platinum’ Perry in their welterweight bout.
Marc Diakiese: “I’m coming for that world title”
British lightweight sensation Diakiese says he’s relaxed and ready ahead of his Octagon debut in the first bout of the night at UFC 204.
Davey Grant: “I can show the world I’m an elite-level fighter”
Bantamweight Grant says he’s looking to showcase his skills against Damian Stasiak as he continues his comeback from long-term injury with his second bout of 2016.
Brad Pickett: “I believe I have more ways of winning”
Veteran bantamweight Pickett chats about his pride at fighting back on home soil once again and talks about his intriguing matchup against injury replacement opponent Iuri Alcantara.
Ian Entwistle: “I just want to win fights”
Bantamweight submission specialist gives an honest assessment of his UFC career so far, and says he’s going into his bout with Rob Font with a new, more mature attitude.
Leon Edwards: “It’s a dream come true to fight in the UK”
Birmingham welterweight Edwards talks about the quality of training available to fighters in the UK and says he’s all set for a spectacular matchup with fellow striker Albert Tumenov.
Bisping and the Brits
The eight British stars of UFC 204 grab the SunSport selfie camera to send a message to the British fans
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