Merab Dvalishvili predicts Ilia Topuria will knock out Arman Tsarukyan

Merab Dvalishvili stated that while he likes Arman Tsarukyan and considers him an excellent fighter, Ilia Topuria will defeat him. Dvalishvili predicts Tsarukyan will be unable to take Topuria down and will be knocked out when he tries to box with Topuria. Separately, Dvalishvili reflected on his fight with Petr Yan, saying he could have beaten everyone that day except Yan, who had specifically prepared for him and has a special style. Dvalishvili described Yan's body kicks as extremely painful, noting one hurt so badly he had to press forward on strikes because he couldn't escape. The post also mentions that Conor McGregor paid Artem Lobov compensation for his contribution to Proper Twelve whiskey, though the amount was not disclosed.