Merab Dvalishvili says Ilia Topuria nearly finished Justin Gaethje in their fight

Merab Dvalishvili has weighed in on the bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, arguing that Topuria was in full control early and came close to a finish. Dvalishvili noted that Topuria had Gaethje in trouble and secured a takedown, suggesting more aggressive ground-and-pound could have ended the fight sooner.