UFC 302: Dawson vs Solecki - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Grant Dawson and Joe Solecki are set to face off at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey during UFC 302. This lightweight bout features two skilled fighters eager to bounce back from recent losses and improve their positions in the lightweight division.

Dawson, once victorious in 20 matches, suffered a knockout defeat by Bobby Green in October 2023. Similarly, Solecki also faced a loss by knockout against Drakkar Klose in December 2023. Both enter the ring with not just experience but also past setbacks that add pressure and incentive to perform. Their recent fights against top-level competitors reveal a pattern of intense competitive efforts but falling short in moments of peak contention.

What time is Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki fight

Live coverage for the Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	06:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	03:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	10:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, June 2, 2024	09:00 AM	10:40 AM

UFC 302 will take place on June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST. Grant Dawson and Joe Solecki will compete in a lightweight bout as part of the undercard. This fight is scheduled for three rounds.

The main event features Islam Makhachev versus Dustin Poirier. Please note that the starting time for each fight might change depending on how long earlier fights last.

Viewers should check the start times for their specific countries to ensure they do not miss any action.

Fighters Details

Grant Dawson takes on Joe Solecki at UFC 302 in the Lightweight category—no belts or titles are at stake.

Grant Dawson

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 178 cm
• Weight: 70.3 kg
• Total Fights: 23
• Record: 20 / 2 / 1

Grant Dawson, sporting a 20-2-1 record, recently faced defeat by KO against Bobby Green. Given his performance and considering Green's stats with 32 wins (11 KOs), Grant faces a curious tactical matchup against Joe Solecki, who has lesser knockouts but a comparable ethos in his fight game.

Joe Solecki

• Nationality: United States
• Height: 175 cm
• Weight: 70.3 kg
• Total Fights: 17
• Record: 13 / 4 / 0

Joe Solecki enters the bout with a 13-4 record after a KO loss to Drakkar Klose. Comparing competitors suggests that Joe's fewer KOs might play against him since Dawson explores openings effectively in contrast to fighters with a broader knock-out repertoire.

Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki Betting Odds

• Favorite: Grant Dawson : 1.2 (-450)
• Underdog: Joe Solecki : 4.9 (+390)

Method of victory	Grant Dawson	Joe Solecki
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.5 (+550)	23.0 (+2200)
By decision or technical decision	2.0 (+100)	8.5 (+750)

How and where to watch the Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki Fight

You can watch Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki Fight Card

• Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier
• Sean Strickland vs Paulo Costa
• Kevin Holland vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
• Randy Brown vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
• Cesar Almeida vs Roman Kopylov
• Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki
• Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews
• Niko Price vs Alex Morono
• Mickey Gall vs Bassil Hafez
• Ailin Perez vs Joselyne Edwards
• Mitch Raposo vs Andre Lima