UFC 302 is almost upon us, and many in the mixed martial arts community have been posting some late takes on the event.
The promotion hosts its latest pay-per-view card from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey tonight, where it could mark last chance saloon in Dustin Poirier’s hopes of achieving undisputed championship status in the UFC lightweight division.
Headlining UFC 302, Poirier is tasked with bringing an end to the reign of Islam Makhachev, a feat that then-featherweight kingpin Alexander Volkanovski failed to achieve in two attempts last year.
The co-main event also boasts considerable stakes, as former middleweight titleholder Sean Strickland looks to remain within touching distance of the belt. Having missed out on an immediate rematch with Dricus Du Plessis, “Tarzan” must stall the ambitions of Paulo Costa, who is facing the prospect of a long journey back up the ladder should he move to 0-2 in 2024.
Also on the lineup, fan favorite Kevin Holland makes the walk as a middleweight once again, top 10 heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida completes a quick turnaround following his first UFC loss this past March, and Randy Brown looks to open the PPV main card in style opposite Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.
To prepare yourself for tonight’s event, catch up on the latest betting odds here, look back on the faceoffs from Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins here, and follow along with the results and highlights here, live from 6:15 PM ET.
MMA Community Gives Final Thoughts On UFC 302: ‘Poirier By Guillotine!’
UFC 302 will get underway shortly, meaning the buildup and time for talking is almost over.
The MMA community is sure to be locked in and engaged in hot discussion over the events that unfold in the coming hours, but throughout today, plenty have been getting in their late predictions and final thoughts on the momentous occasion.
https://twitter.com/SkylarSton311/status/1796958228367941842
I'm so stoked for these fights tonight.
I hope Dustin pulls it off somehow. #ufc302
— SinisterSeneker (@SinisterSeneker) June 1, 2024
UFC 302 Main Event prediction Makhachev will def Poirier via KO (Punch) and defend the Lightweight Championship #UFC302 @MAKHACHEVMMA @danawhite @seanshelby
— David Tedesco (@Davidtheman12) June 1, 2024
Strickland & Poirier
— Alex Matthew (Golf Legend) (@alex_golflegend) June 1, 2024
If Dustin wins tonight I’m hitting the strip club #ufc302
— 🐈⬛ (@rawsexaddiict) June 1, 2024
@DustinPoirier wins this fight within the rounds #andnew #ufc302
— Cameron (@CameronBro52881) June 1, 2024
Islam by buggy choke in round 2 #ufc302
— Dilyor (@zoirkulov) June 1, 2024
me in the shower this morning getting ready for dustin poirier fight day pic.twitter.com/wxrFLeiu2N
— Conner Burks (@connerburks) June 1, 2024
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER 💎#UFC302
— Jay Perrin (@Joker_Gang35) June 1, 2024
Put a time limit on wrestling for tonight’s championship fight#ufc302 @danawhite
— Luciano Ruiz (@elchacaboxing) June 1, 2024
My official pick for ufc 302 is Dustin poirier by gilly in the 2nd round at 2:32.
— Cezaryt1 (@Cezaryt12) June 1, 2024
It’s time, Dustin. If you can be The Diamond tonight, you will be champion. #UFC302 #PaidInFull #AndNew
— Joma (@GeorgiaBoi470) June 1, 2024
Me staring at the TV when Islam takes Dustin down in the first round😤#UFC302 pic.twitter.com/2HnfTsTuH1
— Ollie🏆💜 (@MonksfieldOllie) June 1, 2024
#AndStill 👑InshaAllah #UFC302 https://t.co/T8uxP1hM5u
— 🍉 عمران (@Immii1) June 1, 2024
I keep getting this feeling over and over DP is going to do something incredible tonight. #ufc302
— Darnel Giovani (@mysticblackmma) June 1, 2024
https://twitter.com/giscorrectie/status/1796953949813055815
Dustin could cause one of the biggest upsets in UFC history tonight – unlikely, but what a picture perfect finish to a hall of fame worthy career. #ufc302
— rameez (@meezuswrld) June 1, 2024
Dustin knocks Islam out. Becomes champ for the first time. Leaves the belt and his gloves in the center of the octagon. Rides off into the sunset. #ufc302
— bryant. (@NotTheRealEspy) June 1, 2024
UFC 302 GONNA CHANGE LIVES
— Bop (@Roller716) June 1, 2024
Dustin Round 5 💎#UFC302 https://t.co/QkspwGOWsz
— TommySouthpaw 💎 (@TommySouthpaw) June 1, 2024
Champions League Final and UFC 302 all on tonight. Saturday well spent!🙌🏼 #UCLfinal #UFC302 pic.twitter.com/pwibns2Gnh
— Ross Edmonds (@RosssEdmonds) June 1, 2024
Defend. Arman deserves his title shot. Only reason he isn't fighting tonight is because it was too soon for him to prepare.
— 𝓜𝓲𝓴𝓮 𝓝𝓮𝔂𝓵𝓸𝓷💎 (@MikeEffinNeylon) June 1, 2024
if dustin poirier beats islam makhachev tonight i will cry out of pure happiness #ufc302
— nigel (@antiorv) June 1, 2024
UFC 302 here we go!!! History been made today!! Hope Dustin became undisputed champ!!! That would be a scene a o foking movie!! #ufc302
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) June 1, 2024
