Merab Dvalishvili predicts Topuria knockout over Tsarukyan, praises Yan's skill

Merab Dvalishvili shared his thoughts on the upcoming Ilia Topuria vs. Arman Tsarukyan fight, predicting that Topuria will knock out Tsarukyan when the Armenian tries to box with him. Dvalishvili also believes Tsarukyan won't be able to take Topuria down. Reflecting on his own title fight, Merab acknowledged that Petr Yan was the only one who could have beaten him that night, praising Yan's unique style and toughness. He recalled being hurt by Yan's body kicks twice during their bout. In other news, Conor McGregor has reportedly paid Artem Lobov compensation for his contribution to the Proper Twelve whiskey brand, though the exact amount was not disclosed. Carlos Ulberg has lost his championship belt at a party, and both Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler are training intensely for their upcoming fights.