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UFC 302 live stream: Fight card, start time, TV Channel, How to watch Makhachev vs Poirier Online From anywhere. Dustin Poirier enters the octagon for what could be the final time as a UFC fighter when he attempts to dispose Islam Makhachev of the lightweight title.

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Two premiere lightweight fighters go head-to-head as the main event during UFC 302. Russian Islam Makhachev (25-1-0) defends his UFC Lightweight Championship against American fighter Dustin Poirier (30-8-0) in a title fight on Saturday, June 1.

Reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev will look to mount another successful defense of his crown when he faces off with former interim champion and challenger Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 this June.

Set to unfold at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, the bout will put the Russian in the octagon for the third time as defending title holder as he seeks to stave off a challenge from one of UFC’s most storied fighters.

Makhachev will believe that his record speaks for himself as he looks to leave skulls shaking across the Hudson. Still, Poirier will likely prove to be no pushover as he searches for another title to further underline his credentials as one of the sport’s premier entertainers.

Elsewhere on the bill, there is a blockbuster encounter for Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa, as the former middleweight champion looks to underscore his credentials against another threatening opponent too.

So, how can you watch all the action unfold from UFC 302, and when does it take place? GOAL brings you all the details, including when and where to watch and who will fight on the bill.

When is UFC 302?

UFC 302 begins on Saturday, June 1, with the main card action expected to unfold from 22:00 ET.

The octagon walk for the main headline bout is anticipated to take place around 00:00 ET on Sunday, June 2.

Date: Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2

Early prelims start time: 6:15 pm ET

Main card start time (approx): 10:00 pm ET

Where is UFC 302?

UFC 302 will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States. The venue opened in 2007 as a replacement for Meadowlands Arena and has become a regular venue for UFC events since its inception.

The promotion last visited in May 2023, when the arena hosted UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo. Prudential Center also hosts basketball, ice hockey, and concerts, with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra holding the record for the most shows under its roof.

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

A great night of action is expected this weekend, as MMA fans will be able to enjoy another exciting card in New Jersey, where UFC 302 will be held. Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier will showcase the card in a clash of styles that promises to bring all the action and excitement in the main event.

The Russian is the current lightweight king and will try to retain his belt for the first since defeating former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in back-to-back clashes. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s disciple and friend is a big favorite to come out on top. However, Poirier recorded another impressive performance in his last fight, beating Benoit Saint-Denis in style.

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.