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

Ilia Topuria stated that he was confident Paddy Pimblett would win at UFC 324 and began preparing for a potential fight against him in advance. Topuria's comments suggest he had already anticipated Pimblett as a future opponent. The statement reveals Topuria's strategic approach to scheduling and opponent preparation. The post includes poll options asking whether fans would like to see the Topuria-Pimblett matchup or prefer a fight with Justin Gaethje. Further context about Topuria's current fight plans is not provided in the original post.