UFC 302 is just about here! Saturday night, Islam Makhachev will defend his Lightweight Title against veteran fighter Dustin Poirier. This is Makhachev’s first title defense against a true lightweight contender. While his dominance is undeniable, Poirier is a dangerous opponent with experience at the highest level. Makhachev will look to impose his grappling style, while Poirier needs to capitalize on striking opportunities or potential takedown defense lapses.
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UFC 302 Card
Let’s take a look at all the fights listed on Saturday’s UFC 302 card. The bouts are listed in the order in which they’ll occur from the early prelims matchups to the main event.
Early Prelims (5:30 pm ET)
- Mitch Raposo vs Andre Lima (no odds) – Flyweight Bout
- Ailin Perez (-185) vs Joselyn Edwards (+154) – Women’s Bantamweight Bout
- Mickey Gall (+310) vs Bassil Hafez (-395) – Welterweight Bout
Prelims (8:00 PM ET)
- Phil Rowe vs Jake Matthews (no odds) – Welterweight Bout
- Grant Dawson (-485) vs Joe Solecki (+370) – Lightweight Bout
- Jailton Almeida (-305) vs Alexandr Romanov (+245) – Heavyweight Bout
- Cesar Almeida (-118) vs Roman Kopylov (-102) – Middleweight Bout
Main Card (10:00 PM ET)
- Randy Brown (-180) vs Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos (+150) – Welterweight Bout
- Niko Price (+215) vs Alex Morono (-265) – Welterweight Bout
- Kevin Holland (-305) vs Michal Oleksiejczuk (+245) – Middleweight Bout
- Sean Strickland (-270) vs Paulo Costa – Middleweight Bout
- Islam Makhachev (-650) vs Dustin Poirier (+490) – Lightweight Title Bout
Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier Tale of Tape
Islam Makhachev | Dustin Poirier | |
25-1-0 | Record | 30-8-0 |
Win | Last Fight | Win |
Russia | Country | United States |
5’10 | Height | 5’9 |
155.00 lb | Weight | 156.00 lb |
70.5 in | Reach | 72 in |
40.5 in | Leg Reach | 40.5 in |
UFC 302: How to Watch
In addition to the action-packed main card, UFC 302 will also feature a stacked lineup of preliminary bouts showcasing the next generation of MMA talent. From up-and-coming prospects looking to make a name for themselves to seasoned veterans seeking redemption, every fight on the card has the potential to deliver excitement and drama in equal measure.
As fight night approaches, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of mixed martial arts action in the octagon. With a lineup of thrilling matchups featuring some of the sport’s biggest names, UFC 302 is sure to leave fans on the edge of their seats and craving more.
So sit back, relax, and get ready for what should be an amazing night of non-stop, wall-to-wall UFC action on Saturday night.
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