Ilia Topuria says he began preparing for Paddy Pimblett before UFC 324 concluded

Ilia Topuria stated that he was confident in Paddy Pimblett's victory at UFC 324 and started preparing for a potential fight against him even before the event took place. Topuria's comments suggest he anticipated Pimblett winning his bout and immediately began training camp preparations for what could be his next opponent. The post indicates Topuria's proactive approach to matchmaking and his interest in facing the British lightweight. A poll accompanying the post asked whether fans want to see the Topuria-Pimblett matchup or if a fight with Justin Gaethje would be more interesting.