Merab Dvalishvili has stated that Ilia Topuria will defeat Arman Tsarukyan, claiming Tsarukyan will be unable to take Topuria down and will be knocked out when he tries to box with him. Dvalishvili expressed admiration for Tsarukyan as a fighter but was confident in Topuria's superiority. Separately, Dvalishvili reflected on his own fight with Petr Yan, admitting Yan was the only opponent who could have beaten him that night and praising Yan's unique style and toughness. He recalled the pain from Yan's body kicks being so severe he had to press forward into strikes because he couldn't escape. The post also mentions that Conor McGregor has paid Artem Lobov compensation for his contribution to Proper Twelve whiskey.
