Tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, UFC Lightweight Championship glory is on the line as Islam Makhachev faces Dustin Poirier. Both lightweights are competing to prove they're the best in their class.
Islam Makhacheash remains a formidable fighter, riding high from his recent victory over Alexander Volkanovski last October with a knockout. Dustin Poirier also stands strong after his March knockout win against Benoit St. Denis. These wins spotlight their proven ability to overpower opponents with significant strikes — a hint that tonight's match could end in dramatic fashion.
Live coverage for the Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier 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 | Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-06-01 | 18:00 | 21:40 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-06-01 | 15:00 | 18:40 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-06-01 | 23:00 | 02:40 |
| Australia | 2024-06-02 | 10:00 | 13:40 |
UFC 302 featuring Makhachev vs Poirier will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 01, 2024. The main event starts at 09:40 PM EST. This fight is for the UFC Lightweight Championship and includes five rounds.
Please note that the ring walk time might change depending on how long earlier fights last.
For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the start times for your specific country to ensure you don't miss the event.
You can watch Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Ilyas Musaev enters as the underdog with odds at 2.0 (+105). This means a successful $100 bet on him could yield a $105 profit. Dmitriy Kireev is the favorite, marked by his tighter odds of 1.5 (-185), indicating that you'd need to bet $185 just to net $100. Neither fighter has specific odds for a victory by KO/TKO/DQ or decision, which reflects an uncertain match outcome focused primarily on who will win outright. Bettors should note the lower potential gain versus stake risk when betting on Kireev versus the higher reward possibility with Musaev.