Merab predicts Topuria will knock out Tsarukyan; praises Yan's preparation

Merab Dvalishvili shared his thoughts on several topics in a recent interview. He believes Ilia Topuria will defeat Arman Tsarukyan, saying Tsarukyan won't be able to take Topuria down and will get knocked out when he tries to box with him. Dvalishvili also praised Petr Yan's performance in their fight, stating Yan was the only fighter who could have beaten him that night. He recounted how Yan's body kicks were extremely painful and forced him to press forward because he couldn't escape. In other news, Conor McGregor has paid Artem Lobov compensation for his contribution to the Proper Twelve whiskey brand, though the exact amount was not disclosed. Carlos Ulberg reportedly lost his championship belt at a party.