UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poiriera airs live on pay-per-view from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, June 1. The promo video titled “Coming in Fierce” hit the stream today.
In the main event, Islam Makhachev (25-1) makes the third defense of his 155-pound title against former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier (30-8, 1 NC) of Lafayette, Louisiana. In the co-main event, former middleweight champion Sean Strickland (28-6) of Anaheim, California goes up against former 185-pound title challenger Paulo Costa (14-3) of Brazil.
Also on the UFC 302 card, Jailton Almeida (20-3) of Brazil faces Alexander Romanov (17-2) of Moldova at heavyweight. Plus, Niko Price (15-7, 2 NC) of Cape Coral, Florida takes on Alex Morono (24-9, 1 NC) of Houston, Texas at welterweight.