UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his title tonight as he faces Dustin Poirier in New Jersey.
Makhachev was last in action in a pair of bouts against former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in 2023, with the 32-year-old claiming victory in each of those encounters.
Meanwhile, Poirier heads into this fight after earning a second-round knockout win over Benoît Saint Denis in March.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Makhachev vs. Poirier.
Makhachev vs. Poirier fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, June 1
- Main card start time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
- Main event cagewalks (approx): 12 a.m. ET (Sunday) / 9 p.m. PT
The event will begin at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 12 a.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT. These timings could change due to the length of the main card fights.
How to watch Makhachev vs. Poirier in Canada
Fans in Canada can purchase the fight on DAZN PPV.
How much is Makhachev vs. Poirier in Canada?
UFC 302 is available in Canada on DAZN for $69.99.
Where is the Makhachev vs. Poirier fight?
The fight will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Islam Makhachev record and bio
- Date of birth: October 27, 1991
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 70"
- Total fights: 26
- Record: 25-1-0
Dustin Poirier record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: January 19, 1989
- Height: 5' 9"
- Reach: 72"
- Total fights: 38
- Record: 30-8-0
Makhachev vs. Poirier fight card
Main Card
- Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier; For Makhachev's UFC lightweight title
- Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa; Middleweight
- Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk; Middleweight
- Niko Price vs. Alex Morono; Welterweight
- Randy Brown vs. Elizeu dos Santos; Welterweight
Prelims
- Cesar Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov; Middleweight
- Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov; Heavyweight
- Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki; Lightweight
Early prelims
- Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez; Welterweight
- Ailin Perez vs. Joselyne Edwards; Women's bantamweight
- Mitch Raposo vs. Andre Lima; Flyweight