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Another Saturday night, another high-level UFC event. The MMA behemoth continues to deliver, and UFC 302 doesn't look like it will be an exception.
Headlined by Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier going to war for the UFC Lightweight Championship, the main card also features Sean Strickland taking on Paulo Costa in what should be an explosive co-main event.
Early prelims will get started at 6:30pm ET, followed by the prelim fights at 8:00pm ET and then the main card beginning at 10:00pm ET. The PPV price for the main card is $79.99. The event will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier LIVE: Get every detail of tonight's UFC fight
Makhachev says it's time for a new challenge. He wants to move up to 170 pounds for his next fight.
Nothing but respect from Makhachev for Poirier, who calls him a "legend" of the sport.
The incredible D'arce Choke from Makhachev!
Islam Makhachev wins by submission against Dustin Poirier
The defending champion shows his class against a resilient and tough Poirier.
ISLAM MAKHACHEV HAS ENDED IT!!!
Now Makhachev is bleeding profusely! On to the final round we go. Poirier likely needs a huge round to come away with a win.
Poirier told his corner he "shattered" his nose. It definitely looks broken.
Makhachev has opened up Poirier and really showed off his elite ground game in that round.
A fantastic Round 2 from both fighters. What a Main Event we have on our hands!
Poirier escapes the round after Makhachev had him in an unenvious ground position for most of it.
THE MAIN EVENT IS A GO!
Here comes Islam Makhachev, the champion!
Dustin "Diamond" Poirier makes his ringwalk!
THE TIME HAS COME! The UFC Lightweight Championship is on the line.
UP NEXT: THE MAIN EVENT!!!
Sean Strickland defeats Paulo Costa by split decision in co-main
A crazy 49-46 scorecard for Costa wasn't enough to take the win away from Strickland. He's now 29-6.
Sean Strickland comes alive at the end of the fight, and that should do it for the 33-year-old!
Good bounceback round from Costa, but Strickland is still in control as we enter the 5th and final round.
A solid round from Strickland, who has likely won all of the first 3. Costa needs something big in Rounds 4 or 5.
Many thought Costa and Strickland would come out swinging, but it's been a chess match to this point. Not many big strikes so far.
Costa did a ton of damage with leg kicks in that round, but Strickland was able to land good shots towards the end of it.
A fight that some people are more excited for than the Main Event. Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa.
IT IS CO-MAIN TIME!
Kevin Holland wins by submission, destroys Oleksiejczuk's arm
There was nothing the ref could do there, as the Polish fighter's arm was about to snap completely. An incredible move from Holland.
OMG!!! Holland gets knocked down then secures the armbar!
Down goes Holland! What a shot from the Polish fighter.
UFC 303 Promo gets everyone hyped
McGregor. Chandler. And so much more on the way!
Kevin Holland looks to bounce back from 2 straight losses, with Michal Oleksiejczuk standing in his way.
The 3rd fight of the Main Card is up now!
Dustin Poirier gets his hands wrapped with the Main Event two fights away!
Niko Price wins by UD over Alex Morono
It was a rather easy win for Price, as Morono got gassed after a few minutes into the first round and wasn't the same after.
Alex Morono looks extremely tired, as Niko Price screams in his face at the end of the round!
This has been a weird third round between Price and Morono... both fighters look gassed.
Price and Morono had no fear throwing all kinds of shots in that first round!
UP NEXT: Niko Price battles Alex Morono in another welterweight showdown!
Randy Brown kicks off Main Card with UD win
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos put up a strong fight, but Brown picks up the win, his third in a row.
Islam and Khabib in the locker room together.
An electric first round that looked doomed for Brown, but he turned it around at the end.
Brown and dos Santos are in the ring to get the main card started!
UFC 302 Full Fight Card
The UFC 302 Main Card gets underway no! Randy Brown and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos get us started.
Islam Makhachev's arrival!
It's time for the Main Card! The card will be shown on ESPN+ PPV.
The prelims are OVER!
Roman Kopylov wins by split decision vs Cesar Almeida
Kopylov hands Almeida his first UFC loss.
This one goes the distance, but it certainly wasn't a thriller.
Fans are booing as Almeida and Kopylov refuse to get off the ground.
Cesar Almeida and Roman Kopylov face off in the final prelim!
Dustin Poirier arrives sporting a "WAR" hat!
The final prelim fight is up next!
Jailton Almeida wins by submission vs Romanov
WOW! A quick submission victory for Malhadinho!
"Jersey Shore" legend Mike "The Situation" is in the building in New Jersey!
Aaron Rodgers makes appearance at UFC 302
The New York Jets QB made the short trip to the Prudential Center.
Grant Dawson beats Joe Solecki by UD
The prelims roll on as Dawson picks up the 21st win of his MMA career.
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Blood is everywhere as Solecki fends off Dawson on the ground.
Up next is a doozy! Grant Dawson and Joe Solecki slug it out in a lightweight duel.
Jake Matthews wins by UD over Phil Rowe
That's UFC win #13 for Matthews, who is still yet to turn 30 years old.
There's a ton of blood on the canvas as the two fighters grapple...
We're through 2 rounds and both Rowe and Matthews have taken a decent amount of damage.
We are underway!
The first prelim fight is between Phil Rowe and Jake Matthews, two welterweights.
With the early prelims out of the way, now we await the start of the normal prelims. They will be shown on ESPN 2 and ESPN+.
Bassil Hafez defeats Mickey Gall in final early prelim fight
The early prelims end with Hafez getting the unanimous decision after an outstanding fight.
Fans at the Prudential Center give Gall and Hafez a standing ovation after both fighters left their hearts in the octagon!
THESE GUYS ARE THROWING DOWN
Bassil Hafez is throwing huge shots and Mickey Gall's face is starting to show the signs...
An explosive start to the third and final early prelim fight between Gall and Hafez.
Up next on the docket is Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez in a welterweight showdown.
Ailin Perez wins by UD over Joselyne Edwards
The second early prelim fight goes the way of the Argentinian, whose spinning back fist swung the momentum in her favor. She gave the fans a little dance at the end, too!
A great show of respect between Ailin Perez and Joselyne Edwards in the middle of the ring following the fight.
Ailin Perez landed an INCREDIBLE spinning back fist in that second round.
UFC 302 Purse: How much money will the winner make?
Tonight's winner will get a nice chunk of change in addition to going home with the Lightweight Championship.
Ailin Perez takes on Joselyne Edwards in the second fight of the night, NOW!
Brazilian Andre Lima defeats Mitch Raposo in first fight of UFC 302 early prelims
25-year-old Andre Lima moves to 9-0 in his MMA career!
That will do it for the first fight of the night... we go to the scorecards.
Nonstop action between Roposo and Lima to kick off fight night. Good scrap here.
Raposo takes on Lima in the first fight of the night!
Why are Makhachev's and Poirier's gloves gold?
UFC's new gold gloves have taken the world by storm, and Sean Strickland is the biggest critic.
HERE WE GO! The early prelims get underway now. Tune in to ESPN+ to watch.
The octagon at the Prudential Center is all ready to go, as the early prelims start in about 10 minutes!
What time is UFC 302 and where to watch Makhachev vs Poirier?
ESPN+ will be your home for all things UFC once again, as we get set for an epic night of MMA action.
The early prelims will get us started at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT.
Here is the full running order for the early prelims, prelims and main card.
Tonight, we will see Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier battle it out for the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Hello all and welcome to Marca English's LIVE blog for UFC 302!
UFC 302 comes less than a month after UFC 301, which saw Alexandre Pantoja defend his Flyweight Championship against Steve Erceg. That card also featured Jose Aldo bouncing back with a unanimous decision victory over Jonathan Martinez.
Headlined by Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier, along with the always exciting and talkative Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa in the co-main, UFC 302 is set to provide plenty of entertainment.
UFC 302 Main Card and Undercard
The night will begin with the early prelims, which will begin at 6:30pm ET and be shown on UFC Fight and ESPN+.
- Mitch Raposo vs. Andre Lima - Flyweight
- Ailin Perez vs. Joselyne Edwards - Bantamweight
- Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez - Welterweight
Those three bouts will be followed by the official prelims, which start at 8:00pm ET and will be shown on ESPN 2 and ESPN+.
- Phil Rowe vs. Jake Matthews - Welterweight
- Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki - Lightweight
- Jailton Almeida vs. Alexandr Romanov - Heavyweight
- Cesar Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov - Middleweight
Once the prelims wrap up, we will move to the main card. Five fights will be shown, and s will have to pay a to watch: $79.99 through ESPN+ pay-per-view.
- Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos - Welterweight
- Niko Price vs. Alex Morono - Welterweight
- Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk - Middleweight
- Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa - Middleweight
- Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier - Lightweight Championship
That will do it for our live coverage of UFC 302. It was certainly a fun and action-packed card, culminating in a Main Event that lived up to the hype. Until next time!