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

Merab Dvalishvili has offered his prediction for a potential fight between Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan, stating that Topuria would defeat Tsarukyan. Dvalishvili believes Tsarukyan won't be able to take Topuria down and will be knocked out when attempting to box with the Georgian champion. In reflecting on his own loss to Petr Yan, Dvalishvili admitted he could have beaten anyone that night except Yan, praising Yan's unique fighting style and toughness. He specifically recalled two painful body kicks from Yan, noting the second was so excruciating he had to press forward because he couldn't escape. Dvalishvili credited Yan's exceptional preparation and acknowledged his opponent's skill in that particular fight. In other brief news, Conor McGregor has compensated Artem Lobov for his contribution to Proper Twelve whiskey, Carlos Ulberg reportedly lost his belt at a party, and training footage of various fighters was shared.