After a week off, the UFC opens the month of June with a 12-fight card known as UFC 302, headlined by a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier in the main event.
Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) is making his third defense of his lightweight strap but his first against a true lightweight contender. Makhachev won the title against then-champion Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC, 1 NC) at UFC 280 in Oct. 2022 before he was thrust into back-to-back fights with then-featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC).
Makhachev would win both fights. The first came at UFC 284 in Volkanovski's home country of Australia. The fight was a razor-close split decision that went Makhachev's way, leaving many fans and MMA pundits wondering what a rematch would look like.
That question would be answered in Oct. 2023 when Volkanovski replaced Oliveira ahead of UFC 294 on less than two weeks' notice. Makhachev needed less than a round to dispatch Volkanovski and successfully defend his belt again.
Due to a loss from Justin Gaethje (25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) in the final seconds against Max Holloway (28-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) at UFC 300, the UFC opted to give Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) his third crack at claiming lightweight gold despite his 2-2 record across his last four outings, most recently knocking out Benoit Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) at UFC 299. Gaethje had previously knocked out Poirier at UFC 291 to win his then-'BMF' title, but it wasn't enough for another title fight opportunity.
Poirier has been open about the possibility of retirement in several pre-fight interviews, a decision that could significantly alter the landscape of the lightweight division. However, no hasty choices have been made, leaving fans and pundits alike in suspense.
The card also features a stellar co-main event between Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC), the former UFC middleweight champion, taking on Paulo Costa (14-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC), and many notable undercard bouts.
Here is everything you need to know about UFC 302, including TV and streaming options for the event and the entire bout order ahead of Saturday night.
What time is UFC 302 on today? Schedule & more for Makhachev vs. Poirier
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 10 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. PT
Location: Prudential Center; Newark, N.J.
As is routine with nearly every UFC pay-per-view event, it takes three parts to complete. The early prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the traditional prelims at 8 p.m. ET, before transitioning to pay-per-view action at 10 p.m. ET.
The event takes place from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, which has hosted several UFC events across the last decade-plus and is home to the NHL's New Jersey Devils. The arena's capacity is 18,000 seats when sold out.
Region Date Early Prelims Start Time Prelims Start Time Main Card Start Time Main Event Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (ET) Saturday, June 1 6 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET 10 p.m. ET 12:15 a.m. ET (Sun morn)
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, June 1 3 p.m. PT 5 p.m. PT 7 p.m. PT 9:15 p.m. PT
UK and Ireland Sunday, June 2 11 p.m. BST (Sat night) 1 a.m. BST 3 a.m. BST 5:15 a.m. BST
Australia Sunday, June 2 8 a.m. AEST 10 a.m. AEST 12 p.m. AEST 2:15 p.m. AEST
UFC 302 live stream, TV channel info for Makhachev vs. Poirier
Country Date Channel + Live Stream (main card)
United States Saturday, June 1 ESPN PPV
Canada Saturday, June 1 Sportsnet+, DAZN, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass, Rumble, YouTube
United Kingdom Sunday, June 2 discovery+
Australia Sunday, June 2 Main Event Kayo Sports, UFC Fight Pass
In the U.S., the UFC 302 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 302 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $134.98 for the UFC 302 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. Those who purchased the fight on or before May 27 received a $10 discount on their purchase, saving money in the process.
Makhachev vs Poirier Live
Poirier vs Makhachev Live Free
Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier Live
Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev Live Stream
Islam Makhachev Fight Live
Dustin Poirier Fight Live
UFC 302 Live
UFC 302 Live Free
UFC 302 Live Stream
UFC 302 Live Online
Strickland vs Costa Live
Costa vs Strickland Live Stream
Sean Strickland vs Paulo Costa Live Free
Paulo Costa vs Sean Strickland Live Stream
Holland vs Oleksiejczuk Live
Oleksiejczuk vs Holland Live Stream
Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk Live Free
Michal Oleksiejczuk vs Kevin Holland Live Stream
Almeida vs Romanov Live
Romanov vs Almeida Live Stream
Jailton Almeida vs Alexandr Romanov Live Free
Alexandr Romanov vs Jailton Almeida Live Stream
Brown vs Santos Live
Santos vs Brown Live Stream
Randy Brown vs Elizeu dos Santos Live Free
Elizeu dos Santos vs Randy Brown Live Stream
Almeida vs Kopylov Live
Cesar Almeida vs Roman Kopylov Live Stream
Dawson vs Solecki Live
Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki Live Stream
Rowe vs Matthews Live
Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews Live Stream
Price vs Morono Live
Niko Price vs Alex Morono Live Stream
Gall vs Hafez Live
Mickey Gall vs Bassil Hafez Live Stream
Perez vs Edwards Live
Ailin Perez vs Joselyne Edwards Live Stream
Tumendemberel vs Lima Live
Nyamjargal Tumendemberel vs Andre Lima Live Stream
In the UK, the main card airs on TNT Sports Box Office and will cost £19.99.
Product Prices
ESPN+ Monthly Subscription $10.99/mo
ESPN+ Annual Subscription $109.99/yr
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported $14.99/mo
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads $24.99/mo
UFC PPV Standalone $79.99 each
UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) $134.98, then $109.99/year
UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle
$79.99, then $14.99/mo
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UFC 302 full fight card for Makhachev vs. Poirier
Main Card
Islam Makhachev (c) (-500) vs. Dustin Poirier (+375) for the UFC lightweight title
Sean Strickland (-225) vs. Paulo Costa (+180); Middleweights
Kevin Holland (-250) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (+200); Middleweights
Alex Morono (-225) vs. Niko Price (+185); Welterweights
Randy Brown (-185) vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (+250); Welterweights
Prelims
Jailton Almeida (-250) vs. Alexander Romanov (+200); Heavyweights
Roman Kopylov (-140) vs. Cesar Almeida (+115); Middleweights
Grant Dawson (-350) vs. Joe Solecki (+270); Lightweights
Jake Matthews (-150) vs. Philip Rowe (+125); Welterweights
Early Prelims
Bassil Hafez (-300) vs. Mickey Gall (+240); Welterweights
Ailin Perez (-200) vs. Joselyne Edwards (+165); Bantamweights
Mitch Raposo (+200) vs. Andre Lima (250); Flyweights
