Topuria says he began preparing for Pimblett after UFC 324

Ilia Topuria stated that he was confident in Paddy Pimblett's victory at UFC 324 and began preparing for a potential bout with him in advance. Topuria's comments suggest he had anticipated Pimblett's win and started his training camp accordingly. The post indicates that fans are interested in seeing this matchup, though some believe a fight with Justin Gaethje would be more compelling. Details about whether this fight is actually being negotiated or scheduled are not mentioned in the post.