Merab predicts Topuria will knock out Tsarukyan; McGregor settles with Lobov

Merab Dvalishvili stated that while Arman Tsarukyan is a great fighter, Ilia Topuria will defeat him by knockout after Tsarukyan fails to take him down and tries to box. Merab reflected on his fight with Petr Yan, saying Yan prepared specifically for him and had a unique, tough style, landing painful body kicks. Separately, Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov for his unpaid contribution to the creation of Proper Twelve whiskey. The exact amount was not disclosed, but Lobov is reportedly satisfied with the compensation. In other news, Carlos Ulberg lost his belt at a party, and training footage of fighters including Ruffio and Chandler has been circulating.