Whereas it’s nonetheless technically spring for just a few extra weeks, tonight, Prudential Heart in Newark, NJ brings some warmth with the UFC holding courtroom within the residence enviornment of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. A packed month of June in MMA kicks off with UFC 302.
Dwell protection begins tonight with the early prelims at 6:30 pm ET/ 3:30 pm PT on ESPN+ and UFC Struggle Move, persevering with with late prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+ and eight pm ET/ 5 pm PT. Fundamental card motion wraps up the evening at 10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
All instructed, tonight’s card incorporates a full 12-fight slate.
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Fundamental Occasion
On the high of the invoice tonight is a battle for the UFC Light-weight Championship. Present titleholder Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) meets up with challenger and No. 4 contender Dustin Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in what could possibly be the latter’s ultimate look. This battle is an marketed most of 5 rounds at 5 minutes per spherical to shut the present.
Co-Fundamental Occasion
Instantly previous to the title battle, you’ll see a five-round middleweight contest within the co-main occasion of the night when No. 1 contender Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) squares off in opposition to No. 7 contender Paulo Costa (14-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC).
Remainder of the Card
Additionally tonight, you’ll see a middleweight fixture between No. 15 contender Kevin Holland (25-11 MMA, 12-8 UFC) and Michal Oleksiejczuk (19-7 MMA, 7-5 UFC), a welterweight battle versing Niko Worth (15-7 MMA, 7-7 UFC) with Alex Morono (24-9 MMA, 13-6 UFC), and a welterweight contest matching Randy Brown (18-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) with Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (24-7-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC).
UFC 302 Outcomes
Fundamental Card: (10 pm ET/ 7 pm PT, ESPN+ PPV)
Fundamental Occasion: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, UFC Light-weight Championship.
Co-Fundamental Occasion: Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa
Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
Niko Worth vs. Alex Morono
Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
Late Prelims: (8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT, ESPN2 & ESPN+)
Featured Prelim: Roman Kopylov vs. Cesar Almeida
Co-Featured Prelim: Jailton Almeida vs. Alexandr Romanov
Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki
Phil Rowe vs. Jake Matthews
Early Prelims: (6:30 pm ET/ 3:30 pm PT, ESPN+ and UFC Struggle Move)
Featured Early Prelim: Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez
Co-Featured Early Prelim: Ailin Perez vs. Joselyne Edwards
Mitch Raposo vs. Andre Lima
