UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier Set for June 1, 2024

Main Event Features Lightweight Championship Bout

The highly anticipated UFC 302 event is set to take place on June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main event will feature a Lightweight Championship contest between current champion Islam Makhachev and challenger Dustin Poirier.

Poirier Aims to Fulfill Career Goal

Poirier, a former interim lightweight champion, has been pursuing a unification bout with Makhachev for several years. He believes that this fight represents his final opportunity to achieve his career goal of becoming undisputed champion.

Makhachev Looks to Defend Title

Makhachev, who won the lightweight title in October 2022, will be making his first title defense against Poirier. He has a dominant wrestling background and will look to control the fight on the ground.

Start Time and PPV Information

The UFC 302 main card will begin at 10:00 PM ET on June 1, 2024. It will be available on pay-per-view via ESPN+. The event is expected to feature a stacked card with several other highly anticipated matchups.