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

Ilia Topuria revealed he was confident in Paddy Pimblett's victory at UFC 324 and started preparing for a potential bout against him in advance. Topuria's statement indicates he anticipated Pimblett would win his fight and viewed him as a logical next opponent. The featherweight champion's comments suggest active planning for future matchups. Topuria's preparation demonstrates his forward-thinking approach to his fighting career and title defenses.