MAKHACHEV VS POIRIER

Review every scorecard from a night that kept the judges busy as the UFC made its triumphant return to Newark, New Jersey

Fantastic card that featured the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier in the Fight of the Night match

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All other bouts were scheduled for three rounds, with the main and co-main event lasting five rounds each.

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Andre Lima (30-27, 30-27) defeats Mitch Raposo (29-28) by Split Decision

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Ailin Perez (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) defeats Joselyne Edwards by Unanimous Decision

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Sean Strickland (49-46, 50-45) defeats Paulo Costa (49-46) by Split Decision READMORE

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