Merab predicts Topuria knockout of Tsarukyan, praises Yan's preparation

Merab Dvalishvili offered his prediction for a potential Ilia Topuria versus Arman Tsarukyan matchup, stating that while he likes Tsarukyan as a fighter, Topuria will defeat him. Merab believes Tsarukyan will be unable to take Topuria down and will get knocked out when attempting to box with him. Regarding his own loss to Petr Yan, Merab explained that on that particular day he could have beaten everyone except Yan, who specifically prepared for him and has a unique, tough fighting style. Merab described how Yan's body kicks were extremely painful, particularly one late in a round that hurt so badly he had to press forward instead of escaping.