The action in the octagon resumes this weekend with UFC 302, which will have as main event the duel between the super lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. The two will square off at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
It will be the second defense for Makhachev (25-1-0) after taking the title from Alexander Volkanovski, while Poirier (30-8-0) is coming off a win over Benoit Saint-Denis via knockout at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida.
The show is a PPV event, and in addition to the main event, there are other fights that are worth the investment. Sean Strickland (28-6-0) returns to face Paulo Costa (14-3-0) in a power to power clash. In addition, there will be a women’s bout between Ailin Perez (9-2-0) against Joselyne Edwards (13-5-0).
How to watch Makhachev vs Poirier on TV in the USA?
The UFC 302 main card that will feature Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirer for the UFC super lightweight world championship. It will air on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) in the United States.
How much does the PPV for Makhachev vs Poirier cost?
In addition to having to pay a subscription, the PPV costs $79.99 for ESPN+ subscribers, but new subscribers who want to sign up for UFC 302 will be able to take advantage of the package for $134.98, which in addition to the show includes an annual subscription.
U.K. viewers, meanwhile, will have to pay for the PPV at a cost of £19.99 through TNT Sports Box Office.
ESPN+ will broadcast the preliminary fights in the U.S., while in the U.K. they will be available on UFC Fight Pass.
How much are tickets for Makhachev vs Poirier?
UFC 302 headlining bout Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirer will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, which seats 19,500 spectators.
Tickets are still available through StubHub, with the cheapest ones on sale for $461, while the most expensive ones with seats almost at the fence of the cage are priced up to $28,000.