Paulo Costa is a good underdog Bet at UFC 302

UFC 302, held on June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, featured a highly anticipated main event where Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev, known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, entered the fight with a 25-1 record, while Poirier, a seasoned veteran with a 30-8 record, was looking to reclaim the title.

The co-main event saw a middleweight clash between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa. Strickland, who previously held the middleweight title, faced Costa, a former title challenger. Strickland entered the fight with a 28-6 record, and Costa with a 14-3 record UFC 302 fight card: Makhachev vs. Poirier, Strickland vs. Costa headline Newark event | Sporting News

Other notable fights on the main card included:

- Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk in a middleweight bout.
- Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov in a heavyweight matchup.
- Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight bout

The prelims featured several exciting bouts, including Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki in the lightweight division and Alex Morono vs. Niko Price in a welterweight contest. Additionally, the early prelims included a women's bantamweight fight between Ailin Perez and Joselyne Edwards [oai_citation:6,UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier | UFC]UFC 302 fight card: Makhachev vs. Poirier, Strickland vs. Costa headline Newark event.

UFC 302 delivered a night of thrilling fights, showcasing top-tier talent and significant matchups across multiple weight classes.