Poirier-Makhachev: UFC 302 Preview
Welcome fight fans! Get ready for an action-packed night as UFC 302 is set to take place in Newark, New Jersey, featuring a highly anticipated main event between two future Hall-of-Famers, Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.
Defending his UFC lightweight championship, Makhachev will face a tough challenge in the form of Poirier in the main event. This clash of titans promises to be a thrilling showdown that fans won’t want to miss.
Here’s all you need to know about UFC 302:
How to Watch UFC 302
– Main Card: Pay-Per-View on ESPN+
– Preliminary Card: ESPN 2 and ESPN+
– Early Preliminary Card: UFC Fight Pass
UFC Full Card
Main Card
– Lightweight Title Bout: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Dustin Poirier
– Middleweight Bout: Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa
– Middleweight Bout: Kevin Holland vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk
– Heavyweight Bout: Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov
– Welterweight Bout: Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
Preliminary Card
– Middleweight Bout: César Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov
– Lightweight Bout: Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki
– Welterweight Bout: Philip Rowe vs. Jake Matthews
– Welterweight Bout: Niko Price vs. Alex Morono
Early Preliminary Card
– Welterweight Bout: Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez
– Women’s Bantamweight Bout: Ailín Pérez vs. Joselyne Edwards
– Flyweight Bout: Mitch Raposo vs. Andre Lima
The UFC is Back in Newark With New Gloves
UFC 302 will be the 10th event held in Newark, with the last event at the Prudential Center featuring Aljamain Sterling defending his bantamweight title against Henry Cejudo. This event also introduces new gloves for fighters, with champions like Makhachev sporting gold gloves and others in a gunmetal color for three-round fights.
While some fighters have criticized the new gloves, it will be interesting to see how they perform in the high-stakes environment of UFC 302.
Future Hall-of-Famers At Different Points in Their Careers
Poirier comes into the main event off a spectacular KO win over Benoit Saint-Denis, looking to claim the lightweight title from Makhachev. With retirement on the line for Poirier, this fight is a crucial moment in his career.
Makhachev, on the other hand, is aiming to solidify his status as one of the best in the sport and potentially move up to welterweight in the future. The matchup between these two elite fighters is a must-watch for MMA fans.
The UFC 302 Co-Main Event Should Be Interesting
A thrilling co-main event between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa awaits fans, with both fighters looking to bounce back from recent losses. This middleweight clash promises to be a striking battle that could steal the show.
Both men are known for their outspoken personalities outside the Octagon, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the fight.
UFC 302 Has Changed a Lot Since First Inception
Despite some changes to the initial lineup, UFC 302 remains a solid card with exciting matchups to kick off the summer months of events. Look for standout performances from fighters looking to make a statement on Saturday night.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on UFC 302 as fight night approaches!
