UFC Tonight: Poirier vs. Makhachev Details and Everything You Need To Know

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Tonight’s UFC event is set to be one of the most thrilling, featuring the eagerly awaited lightweight showdown where Islam Makhachev defends his title against Dustin Poirier. The excitement doesn’t end there, with two middleweight bouts—Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk also set to take place. And there’s a heavyweight clash between Jailton Almeida and Alexandr Romanov, along with a full lineup of prelims. Let’s dive into the details of the fight.

UFC Tonight: Poirier vs Makhachev – Streaming Details and Fight Details

If you plan to watch UFC 302, here’s the essential info: Makhachev vs. Poirier will be available exclusively on pay-per-view (PPV), with streaming available for an additional fee on ESPN+. Further preliminary bouts will be broadcast on ESPN and also streamed on ESPN+.

The event occurs on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This Saturday, the highly anticipated fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier begins with early prelims at 6:15 p.m. ET, prelims at 8 p.m. ET, and the main event at 10 p.m. ET.

Makhachev is on a 13-fight winning streak in the UFC and can equal the record for consecutive lightweight title defenses with a win over Poirier. Meanwhile, Poirier hopes to capture the undisputed UFC world title in what might be his final attempt.