Topuria says he prepared for Pimblett, confident in his UFC 324 win

Ilia Topuria has stated that he was confident Paddy Pimblett would win at UFC 324 and began preparing for a potential matchup with him in advance. The post suggests that Topuria had anticipated Pimblett's victory and saw him as a future opponent. Details on the specific nature of Topuria's preparation or comments are limited in the post. The announcement has sparked debate among fans about whether Topuria should face Pimblett or Justin Gaethje next.