UFC 302 takes place Saturday night from Newark. If necessary, the lightweight title between Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) and Dustin Poirier (30-8, 1 NC MMA) will be contested across five rounds.
The fight is Makhachev's third title defense as he puts his 13-fight unbeaten streak on the line. Meanwhile, for Poirier, it is his third attempt at obtaining lightweight gold, having previously lost to ex-champions to Charles Oliveira and Khabib Nurmagomedov is his first two opportunities. Despite being 2-2 across his last four outings, Poirier did enough to earn a title shot by virtue of a victory against Benoit Saint-Denis in March, coupled with Max Holloway's upset against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.
WATCH: UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, exclusively on ESPN+
Elsewhere, the co-main event features a highly anticipated middleweight bout between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa. Both men look to move one step closer to a title shot. Strickland lost his middleweight title in January, while Costa last sniffed a title fight a few years ago.
The 12-fight card features a variety of veterans and prospects, making for an exciting pay-per-view offering to begin the month of June.
What channel is UFC 302 on today? Schedule & more 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 |
UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier PPV price: How much does UFC 302 cost?
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. But here's the good news: new subscribers can pay a bundle price of $134.98 for the UFC 302 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers more than 30 percent savings. And if you purchased the fight on or before May 27, you received a $10 discount, saving money in the process.
In the UK, the main card will be shown on TNT Sports Box Office and 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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What time is UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier today?
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. Check out the various times depending on your region.
| 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 |