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

Merab Dvalishvili stated that while Arman Tsarukyan is a great fighter, Ilia Topuria will defeat him by knockout. Dvalishvili believes Tsarukyan won't be able to take Topuria down and will fall when he tries to box with him. Reflecting on his own fight with Petr Yan, Dvalishvili said Yan was the only opponent who could have beaten him that night, praising Yan's unique style and preparation. He noted that Yan's body kicks were extremely painful, forcing him to press forward at times rather than retreat. In other news, Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov for his unpaid contribution to the Proper Twelve whiskey brand, though the exact amount was not disclosed. Carlos Ulberg reportedly lost his championship belt at a party, and Michael Chandler continues his training preparations.