Grant Dawson and Joe Solecki are set to face off at UFC 302 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This bout will be a part of the undercard fight leading up to the main event between Islam Makhachebash and Dustin Poirier.
Both fighters have found mixed success in their recent matches. Grant Dawson suffered a loss to Bobby Green by knockout in October 2023, while Joe Solecki was also defeated via a knockout slam by Drakkar Klose in December 2023. Both competitors aim to return to winning form and use this match as an opportunity to prove their ability to adapt and overcome setbacks. Comparing their fighting styles and recent performances suggests an even matchup, making forecasting the outcome difficult but ensuring an engaging contest for fight fans.
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 |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-06-01 | 18:00 | 19:40 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-06-01 | 15:00 | 16:40 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-06-01 | 23:00 | 00:40 |
| Australia | 2024-06-02 | 10:00 | 11:40 |
UFC 302 takes place on June 01, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST. Grant Dawson will face Joe Solecki in a lightweight bout as part of the undercard. The main event features Islam Makhachev versus Dustin Poirier.
Please note that the ring walk time for Dawson vs. Solecki might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This is common in UFC events where fight durations vary.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times table to find out when to watch the event in your country.
You can watch Grant Dawson vs Joe Solecki via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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| Method of victory | Grant Dawson | Joe Solecki |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.2 (+525) | 23.0 (+2200) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.0 (+100) | 8.5 (+750) |
Grant Dawson is the heavy favorite entering this fight, favored at 1.2 (-480). He's particularly expected to dominate by either KO/TKO/DQ with odds of 6.2 (+525) or by clinching a win on points, noted at 2.0 (+100). Meanwhile, Joe Solecki stands as the underdog at 4.9 (+390), with a low potential for a knockout victory priced at 23.0 (+2200). His chances to outscore Dawson and win by decision are slightly higher, listed at 8.5 (+750). Overall, betting trends clearly lean towards Dawson pulling off a victory more feasibly through any route.