Merab Dvalishvili predicts Topuria knockout over Tsarukyan, reflects on Yan loss

Merab Dvalishvili has offered his prediction for a potential matchup between Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan, stating that Topuria will defeat Tsarukyan. Dvalishvili believes Tsarukyan will be unable to take Topuria down and will eventually fall to a knockout when he attempts to box with the Georgian champion. Reflecting on his own loss to Petr Yan, Dvalishvili stated he could have beaten anyone that day except Yan, praising Yan's unique style and toughness. Dvalishvili specifically mentioned that Yan's body kicks caused severe pain, with one kick late in a round forcing him to pressure forward because he couldn't escape. In other news, Carlos Ulberg reportedly lost his championship belt at a party, while both Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler have been training intensely.