Merab Dvalishvili predicts Topuria will knock out Tsarukyan, praises Yan's body kicks

Merab Dvalishvili stated that while he likes Arman Tsarukyan as a fighter, Ilia Topuria will defeat him. Dvalishvili believes Tsarukyan will be unable to take Topuria down and will be knocked out when trying to box with him. Reflecting on his own fight with Petr Yan, Dvalishvili said Yan was the only fighter who could have beaten him that day, praising Yan's unique style and toughness. He specifically mentioned Yan's painful body kicks, noting one was so painful in the second instance that he had to press forward on strikes rather than retreat. Dvalishvili emphasized that Yan's preparation was exceptional for their bout.