Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili publicly praised former champion Petr Yan. The post provides limited details about the specific context or nature of the praise. Dvalishvili and Yan represent two of the top bantamweights in the division and have been mentioned as potential opponents. The Georgian champion's complimentary words toward the Russian contender are noteworthy given their competitive positions. Additional context about what specifically Dvalishvili praised was not included in the brief announcement.
