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

Ilia Topuria revealed he was confident in Paddy Pimblett's victory at UFC 324 and began preparing for a potential fight against Pimblett ahead of the event. Topuria indicated he anticipated the outcome and wanted to get a head start on training camp. The statement suggests Topuria views Pimblett as a likely future opponent. The post does not provide details on when such a bout might be scheduled or if it has been officially discussed.