Merab Dvalishvili predicts Topuria knockout over Tsarukyan, recalls pain from Yan

Merab Dvalishvili stated that while he likes Arman Tsarukyan as a fighter, he believes Ilia Topuria will knock him out. Dvalishvili predicts that Tsarukyan will not be able to take Topuria down and will get caught trying to box with him. Separately, Dvalishvili reflected on his loss to Petr Yan, explaining that Yan prepared specifically for him with a unique style. Yan landed painful body kicks that hurt Dvalishvili so badly in the second instance that he had to rush forward into strikes because he couldn't escape. Dvalishvili acknowledged Yan as a tough fighter who was truly ready for their bout. In other news, Conor McGregor has reportedly paid Artem Lobov compensation for his contribution to Proper Twelve whiskey, though the exact amount remains undisclosed with Lobov reportedly satisfied.