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Ilia Topuria should face Paddy Pimblett next, says former UFC champion

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Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad believes Ilia Topuria should face Paddy Pimblett when he returns to the cage.

After losing the UFC lightweight championship, Ilia Topuria is in a difficult position. While it seems like he is set for an immediate rematch against Justin Gaethje (if reports are to be believed), a lot of people feel like that isn't the best move for him so soon after dropping the belt.

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Another option, of course, is Ilia Topuria vs Paddy Pimblett. There's been bad blood between these two rivals for a long time now, and it makes sense that we finally get to see them blow off their feud in the Octagon.

In a recent video, Belal Muhammad weighed in on the Ilia Topuria situation.

Muhammad on Ilia Topuria's next fight

“What do I think about it? I don't think Topuria deserves it,†Muhammad said on his YouTube channel. “It was a great fight, but he made you quit. He broke him and it was a clear decision. It wasn't like a split decision, came down to the wire. He got him, he won, he finished him. For Topuria, he's coming back, he's already talking and saying that this is going to make him better, this is going to change him. So let's get you another fight.â€

“Paddy Pimblett's right there. I think the Paddy Pimblett fight makes the most sense, but I'm sure he's still recovering himself,†Muhammad said. “Two broken orbitals, I don't know what else he had. I know he's a big name, but for Justin, I don't see Justin taking that rematch. He already said he's not taking that rematch. If I'm Justin, maybe I try to get the Max Holloway fight again.â€

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Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn live round-by-round updates

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MMA Fighting has Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn live round-by-round updates for one of the most anticipated boxing fights of the year at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Ryan Garcia (25-2, 1 no-contest) defends his WBC welterweight title for the first time in the contest. Garcia defeated Mario Barrios via unanimous decision in his last outing this past February.

Conor Benn (25-1, 14 knockouts) competes in arguably the biggest fight of his career. He is on a two-fight win streak after his lone career loss., defeating Chris Eubank Jr. and Regis Prograis via unanimous decision.

Check out the Garcia vs. Benn round-by-round live blog below.

Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Live Blog

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Garcia vs. Benn Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event

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MMA Fighting has Garcia vs. Benn results for the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight card and more for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

When the main event begins around 11 p.m. ET, check out our Garcia vs. Benn live round-by-round updates for our live blog of the main event. Ryan Garcia aims to defend his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn, who is on a two-fight winning streak.

Check out Garcia vs. Benn results below.

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Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn

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Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes

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Garcia vs. Benn Prelims (Paramount+ at 5 p.m. ET)

Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha

Abel Gonzalez vs. Raul Solomon

Pablo Rubio vs. Oswaldo Molina

Vlad Panin vs. Dakota Linger

Sean Garcia vs. Abraham Morales

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UFC Noche 4 ‘Silva vs. Delgado’ play-by-play, results & round scoring

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Sherdog’s live
Noche UFC 4 coverage will begin Saturday at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m.
PT. The event is also known as
UFC Fight Night 288.

UFC Noche 4 live results, updates and round scoring for Jean
Silva vs. Jose Delgado

J.J. Aldrich (125) vs. Regina Tarin
(125)

Round 1

Sherdog Scores

Brian Knapp scores the round:
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Round 2

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Round 3

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The Official Result

Sean King (145.5) vs. Jessie Rosas
(145.5)

Round 1

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Round 2

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Round 3

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The Official Result

Rafa Garcia (155) vs. Zhu Rong
(155)

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The Official Result

Thomas Gantt (155.5) vs. Drakkar
Klose (155.5)

Round 1

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The Official Result

Yousri Belgaroui (185.5) vs.
Djorden Santos (185)

Round 1

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The Official Result

Ignacio Bahamondes (170) vs. Muslim
Salikhov (170.5)

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The Official Result

Edgar Chairez (130) vs. Tim Elliott
(130)

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The Official Result

Dan Ige (135.5) vs. David Martinez
(135)

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The Official Result

Curtis Blaydes (260) vs. Waldo
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The Official Result

Manon Fiorot (125) vs. Alexa Grasso
(125)

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The Official Result

Tommy McMillen (145) vs. Marwan
Rahiki (145.5)

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The Official Result

Joseph Morales (125.5) vs. Brandon
Moreno (125.5)

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Round 3

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The Official Result

Jean Silva (145) vs. Jose Delgado
(145.5)

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Round 2

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Round 4

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Round 5

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The Official Result

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