What time is UFC 302 Tonight? Rowe vs Matthews - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, UFC 302 heats up with a welterweight battle between Philip Rowe and Jake Matthews. Both fighters aim to bounce back from recent losses in this undercard matchup before the main event featuring Islam Makhachev against Dustin Poirier.

Philip Rowe, fighting out of Queens, New York, previously faced a tough decision defeat against Neil Magny last year. Similarly, Australia's Jake Matthews also comes off a unanimous decision loss to Michael Morales. Given both fighters' histories and recent performances in the same weight class, fans can expect a tightly contested bout with each competitor looking to reclaim momentum.

What time is Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews fight

Live coverage for the Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews 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	Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	06:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	03:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	10:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, June 2, 2024	09:00 AM	10:20 AM

UFC 302 will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 01, 2024. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. This UFC event features a welterweight bout between Rowe and Matthews as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening is between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.

Please note that the start time for the Rowe vs Matthews fight might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Fight durations can vary, which affects when subsequent fights begin.

For viewers watching from different time zones, please refer to the schedule table provided for local start times in your area. Make sure to check this table to know when to tune in from your location.

How and where to watch the Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews Fight

You can watch Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews Betting Odds

Underdog: Phil Rowe : 2.4 (+135)
Favorite: Jake Matthews : 1.6 (-155)

Method of victory	Phil Rowe	Jake Matthews
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.0 (+500)	7.5 (+650)
By decision or technical decision	5.2 (+420)	2.6 (+163)

Jake Matthews enters as the favorite with odds at 1.6 (-155), signaling a higher likelihood of victory over Phil Rowe, whose odds sit at 2.4 (+135). If Matthews wins by decision, the payout is 2.6 (+163). For those considering a knockout route, Matthews pays 7.5 (+650) compared to Rowe's slightly lower odds of 6.0 (+500) for a similar victory. A decision win for Rowe provides noteworthy returns at 5.2 (+420). Wisely assessing these odds can guide bets towards more profitable outcomes in this matchup, reflecting both fighters' strengths and potential fight strategies.