Ilia Topuria says he began preparing for Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324 victory

Ilia Topuria stated that he was confident in Paddy Pimblett's victory at UFC 324 and began preparing for a potential fight against him in advance. Topuria's comments suggest he anticipated Pimblett would win his bout and emerge as a potential opponent for the featherweight champion. The post includes a poll asking whether fans would prefer to see Topuria face Pimblett or Justin Gaethje next. Topuria's statement indicates strategic planning for future matchups based on expected outcomes at UFC 324. The post does not specify when this preparation began or provide additional context about the timeline.