Merab predicts Topuria knockout win over Tsarukyan, reflects on Yan loss

Merab Dvalishvili stated that he likes Arman Tsarukyan but believes Ilia Topuria will defeat him by knockout when Tsarukyan tries to box with him. Merab predicts Tsarukyan won't be able to take Topuria down. Reflecting on his own fight with Petr Yan, Merab said that Yan was the only fighter who could have beaten him that night, praising Yan's unique style and toughness. He recalled being hurt badly by Yan's body kicks twice during the fight. Merab explained that the first time he ran away with 25 seconds left, but the second kick was so painful he had to press forward because he couldn't escape. Conor McGregor has compensated Artem Lobov for his unpaid contribution to Proper Twelve whiskey, though the amount was not disclosed, with Lobov reportedly satisfied with the settlement.