“It was incredible. Merab is one of the toughest and most resilient fighters I've seen. At first, we didn't quite get along, but now I respect him immensely for everything he has achieved. And today Petr went out and stunningly finished the ESPN era, showcasing a fight of the highest level. His body shots, head strikes, wrestling — he delivered an incredible performance,” said the league head at the press conference.
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