The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC®) has announced its highly anticipated return to Newark’s Prudential Center for UFC® 302, scheduled for Saturday, June 1. The event promises to deliver an electrifying night of mixed martial arts (MMA) action, featuring a lineup of thrilling matchups and unforgettable moments.
After setting a new attendance record at Prudential Center during UFC® 288 in 2023, headlined by Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo, UFC® 302 marks the tenth UFC event to be held at the renowned arena since 2007.
Tickets for UFC® 302 will go on sale on Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. ET, and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com. UFC Fight Club® members will have early access to tickets starting on Wednesday, April 10, while a special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers on Thursday, April 11.
Dana White, President & CEO of UFC, expressed excitement about bringing another marquee event to Newark, stating, “The City of Newark and Prudential Center have always been great partners to us. UFC 302 is going to be fun!”
Governor Phil Murphy also welcomed the return of UFC to New Jersey, emphasizing the economic benefits and the state’s reputation as a premium entertainment destination. “After the success of last year’s event, we are proud to welcome the UFC back to New Jersey,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Providing an excellent experience for the thousands of UFC fans attending will not only generate economic activity for the region, but will also ensure that New Jersey is known as a premium entertainment destination.”
“UFC brings its unique brand of competition and excitement to Prudential Center and Newark for the second straight year, and we are thrilled for their highly anticipated return,” said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. “Our city has a long history as a center for sports, from bicycle racing in the 1890s to the Newark Bears and Eagles of the 1930s, to the New Jersey Devils and Seton Hall basketball of today. UFC is writing another chapter of Newark’s glory here, showcasing our attractions and diversity for the latest wave of visitors. We look forward to welcoming fans from our own city and around the world to enjoy this electrifying event again.”
The fight card for UFC® 302 includes several compelling matchups, including a pivotal showdown in the middleweight division between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez. Additionally, bantamweights Ailin Perez and Joselyne Edwards will look to settle their rivalry, while an action-packed bout is set for the 155-pound division between Grant Dawson and Joe Solecki.
Local favorite Mickey Gall, fighting out of Green Brook, New Jersey, will also make his return to the Octagon to take on Bassil Hafez in the welterweight division.
Stay tuned for further announcements and updates on bout matchups by visiting UFC.com/newark.
