The UFC has delivered well this year. Until now, some of the biggest names in MMA have scrapped inside the octagon. The company has massive plans for this weekend, as UFC 302 is set to take place in New Jersey, USA. In an event headlined by the pound-for-pound king and world Lightweight champion, many big names are set to enter the cage.
The UFC 300 and 301 PPV events concluded recently. Both were high on action and delivered massive combat sports entertainment. There are some heavy expectations from the UFC 302.
Who is fighting this weekend in UFC 302?
Islam Makhachev is all set to defend his belt in the main event of UFC 302 against Dustin Poirier. This is Makhachev’s third title defense in the octagon. Islam is the heavy favorite in the fight due to his grappling-heavy style in the cage. Poirier confirmed this is the last title shot and would love to complete his career objective of winning UFC gold before retiring.
In the co-main event, former Middleweight champion Sean Strickland takes on the Brazilian kickboxer Paulo Costa. Strickland last lost his title to Dricus Du Plessis in a five-round war in the octagon, whereas Paulo Costa lost a close fight to Robert Whittaker. The duo will want to get back in title contention with a win later this weekend.
Kevin Holland is set to scrap Michal Oleksiejczuk in a three-round fight. Holland will look to finish Michal in the undercard of the UFC 302. Kevin Holland is coming off a loss and will be looking for a trademark finish before the fight ends to gain some winning momentum. Jailton Alemida will take on Alexander Romanov in a scintillating Heavyweight clash.
Witnessing how UFC 302 unfolds in the octagon will be intriguing. Who will win the cage? Only time will tell. Will Dustin pull off one of the biggest upsets, or will Makhachev justify the odds and win the title again?
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