The world of combat sports is in for a treat this weekend, as many spectacular matchups are set to occur worldwide. MMA and boxing fans have witnessed major spectacular matchups in the octagon and the ring. The UFC 302 is set to take place in New Jersey, and the city of Riyadh will witness Deontay Wilder take on Zhilei Zhang in the main event.
The USA has the majority of combat sports viewership. Whether it’s MMA or boxing, American fans love the excitement inside the octagon and the boxing ring. Let’s look at when the American guy can watch the fights live on television.
Islam Makhachev vs. Poirier, Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang USA time
The UFC 302 is built around Dustin Poirier, who challenges Islam Makhachev at the main event. Poirier clarified that this might be his last title shot in the company and his career, and MMA fans would love to witness him hang his gloves on a high. The early prelims start at 6:15 PM Eastern time, the prelims start at 8 PM Eastern time, and the main card starts at 10 PM Eastern time.
Zhilei Zhang is all set to take on heavyweight Deontay Wilder in the main event at the royal city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The main card starts at 12 PM Eastern time in the United States of America. Wilder will want to defy the odds and knock out his opponent, Zhilei Zhang, in the cage.
A lot is happening in the fight world this weekend. In the co-main event of UFC 302, Paulo Costa takes on Sean Strickland. The middleweight stars are coming from losses in the octagon and desperately need a win. With a win, either of the two will move closer to the title in the Middleweight division. It will be exciting to witness all the major fights in the cage. Who’s going to come out on top, Islam Makhachev or Poirier?
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