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Ilia Topuria stated he was confident Paddy Pimblett would win at UFC 324 and began preparing for a bout against him in advance. The post implies Pimblett did indeed win his fight at that event. Topuria appears to have been anticipating a potential matchup with the Englishman. The post does not clarify whether the fight is officially scheduled or if this is simply Topuria's preferred next opponent. Fan reactions suggest divided opinion on whether Topuria should face Pimblett or Justin Gaethje next.
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