Dvalishvili predicts Tsarukyan loss to Topuria, reflects on Yan fight

Merab Dvalishvili offered his prediction for a potential Arman Tsarukyan versus Ilia Topuria matchup, stating that while he likes Tsarukyan as a fighter, Topuria will defeat him. The Georgian bantamweight believes Tsarukyan won't be able to take Topuria down and will get knocked out when he tries to box with him. Dvalishvili also reflected on his fight with Petr Yan, saying he could have beaten anyone that night except Yan, who had prepared specifically for him with a unique style. He described painful body kicks from Yan that forced him to pressure forward rather than retreat. In other news, Conor McGregor settled his compensation dispute with Artem Lobov over Proper Twelve whiskey, Carlos Ulberg reportedly lost his belt at a party, and Alex Pereira's physique in heavyweight training differed from fan expectations.