✪ Makhachev retains Lightweight Championship, extends win streak to 13.

✪ Islam Makhachev defeats Dustin Poirier with a d'arce choke in the 5th round.

✪ Makhachev eyes welterweight title shot, seeking a new challenge.

✪ Dustin Poirier ponders future after championship defeat. ✪ Uncertain if he'll continue fighting without a title shot in sight.

✪ Sean Strickland wins over Paulo Costa, positioning himself for title fight. ✪ Middleweight title bout likely between Du Plessis and Adesanya next.

Potential upcoming fights: ✪ Arman Tsarukyan vs. Islam Makhachev (Lightweight title) ✪ Winner of Du Plessis vs. Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland (Middleweight title)

 ✪ More fight matchups announced for future UFC events.

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