Merab Dvalishvili predicts Topuria will knockout Tsarukyan, praises Yan's toughness

Merab Dvalishvili has shared his predictions and reflections on recent fights. He believes Ilia Topuria will defeat Arman Tsarukyan, stating that Tsarukyan won't be able to take Topuria down and will get knocked out when attempting to box with him. Dvalishvili praised both fighters but gave the clear edge to Topuria. Regarding his own fight with Petr Yan, Dvalishvili admitted Yan was the only opponent he couldn't have beaten that night, crediting Yan's unique style and toughness. He described Yan's body kicks as extremely painful, forcing him to pressure forward because he couldn't retreat from the pain. In other news, Conor McGregor has paid Artem Lobov compensation for his contribution to Proper Twelve, though the amount remains undisclosed, and Carlos Ulberg reportedly lost his belt at a party.