UFC 302 Makhachev vs Poirier: Don't Miss a Moment!

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night of Action

Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, August 20

The UFC is back in New Jersey with UFC 302 on Saturday, August 20, headlined by a lightweight title fight and a middleweight banger. UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, the promotion's consensus top pound-for-pound fighter, is defending his belt against former interim champ Dustin Poirier.

Makhachev (23-1) is on an incredible 11-fight win streak, including victories over Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, and Bobby Green. Poirier (29-7) is a former interim lightweight champion and has notable wins over Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, and Eddie Alvarez.

"I have 30 fights in the UFC," Poirier said. "I have done it all. The only goal left for me to achieve in the UFC is to become the undisputed lightweight champion."

In the co-main event, Paulo Costa takes on Luke Rockhold in a middleweight showdown. Costa (14-2) is a former middleweight title challenger and is known for his explosive striking. Rockhold (16-5) is a former UFC middleweight champion and is a dangerous submission artist.

Don't miss a moment of UFC 302 Makhachev vs Poirier live from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Order the pay-per-view on ESPN+ or your local cable provider.