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

Ilia Topuria stated that he was confident in Paddy Pimblett's victory at UFC 324 and began preparing for a potential bout against Pimblett ahead of time. Topuria's comments suggest he anticipated the outcome of Pimblett's fight and immediately shifted his training camp focus toward the Englishman. The statement implies Topuria views Pimblett as a future opponent, though no official fight announcement has been made. Topuria currently holds the UFC featherweight championship. The remarks indicate strategic planning by the champion regarding his next potential defense.