Islam Makhachev will defend his lightweight championship against seasoned contender Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 302 on Saturday, June 1, in Newark, New Jersey. This bout marks Poirier’s third attempt to secure the title, and fans are eager to see if he can finally clinch the championship.
The co-main event features a middleweight clash between former champion Sean Strickland and fellow contender Paulo Costa. Strickland aims to get back on track for the title after recent setbacks, while Costa seeks to solidify his position in the middleweight rankings.
UFC 302 boasts a thrilling lineup with 12 confirmed matches. Fans can look forward to a night of intense action and high-stakes bouts. Below is the full fight card, key storylines, and how to watch the event.
UFC 302 Fight Card
ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. ET
- Lightweight Championship: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Dustin Poirier
- Middleweight: Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa
- Middleweight: Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
- Welterweight: Niko Price vs. Alex Morono
- Welterweight: Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
ESPN2/ESPN+, 8 p.m.
- Middleweight: Cesar Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov
- Heavyweight: Jailton Almeida vs. Alexandr Romanov
- Lightweight: Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki
- Welterweight: Phil Rowe vs. Jake Matthews
ESPN+, 6:30 p.m.
- Welterweight: Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez
- Women’s Bantamweight: Ailin Perez vs. Joselyne Edwards
- Men’s Flyweight: Mitch Raposo vs. Andre Lima
(c) = Defending Champion
Key Storylines and Latest Buzz
- Makhachev’s Dominance: Can Makhachev continue his reign as the lightweight champion, or will Poirier finally seize the title on his third try?
- Strickland’s Redemption: After a series of challenges, can Strickland re-establish himself as a top contender in the middleweight division?
How to Watch
- PPV on ESPN+: Main card begins at 10 p.m. ET
- Preliminary Fights on ESPN2/ESPN+: Starting at 8 p.m. ET
- Early Prelims on ESPN+: Beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET