The upcoming UFC 302 event will showcase a headline clash between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier, two highly acclaimed lightweights in the sport. Makhachev aims to secure his third title defense, hoping to solidify his legacy alongside greats like B.J. Penn and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Poirier, on the other hand, seeks to silence critics and send a strong message with a convincing win.
In the co-main event, former middleweight champion Sean Strickland will square off against Paulo Costa, both eager to make a case for a title shot in their competitive division. The main card will also feature exciting matchups between Kevin Holland and Michal Oleksiejczuk, as well as a rematch between Niko Price and Alex Morono. Seasoned welterweights Randy Brown and Elizeu Zaleski will complete the action-packed lineup.
Mark your calendars for UFC 302 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, June 1st. The event commences with the early prelims on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the prelim card on ESPN2 and ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET. Finally, the main card, highlighted by Makhachev vs. Poirier, will be exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET.
Anticipation runs high for the main event, with Makhachev predicted to triumph over Poirier, potentially via a third-round submission. Strickland is favored to overcome Costa in a decision win, and Holland is expected to defeat Oleksiejczuk with a first-round stoppage. Morono is predicted to avenge his prior loss to Price, while Brown is anticipated to secure a decision victory over Zaleski.
The preliminary bouts promise stirring action, with fighters such as Cesar Almeida, Grant Dawson, and Jake Matthews forecasted to emerge victoriously in their respective contests. UFC 302 guarantees fans an evening of exhilarating fights and fierce competition.
