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

Merab Dvalishvili has offered his analysis of a potential matchup between Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan, predicting that Topuria would knock out the lightweight contender. Dvalishvili stated that Tsarukyan would be unable to take Topuria down and would get knocked out attempting to box with him. The Georgian fighter also reflected on his own loss to Petr Yan, acknowledging Yan's special preparation and powerful body kicks that caused significant pain during their bout. Dvalishvili admitted that on the night he fought Yan, he believes he could have beaten anyone except Yan specifically. Additionally, it was reported that Carlos Ulberg lost his championship belt at a party, and Conor McGregor settled his compensation dispute with Artem Lobov over Proper Twelve whiskey.