Merab Dvalishvili calls Ilia Topuria's takedown defense impossible
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili expressed admiration for Ilia Topuria’s grappling skills, stating that he found it impossible to take Topuria down during training. This comment follows discussions surrounding Topuria’s recent performances and growing prominence in the UFC. The MMA community continues to take notice of Topuria, who is viewed as one of the best fighters in the lightweight division. His ability to fend off takedowns has become a focal point of conversation among fighters and analysts alike.
- •Dvalishvili stated he couldn't take Topuria down in training.
- •Topuria is becoming a key figure in the lightweight division.
- •Dvalishvili noted Topuria's impressive takedown defense.
- •The MMA community is closely following Topuria's career.
- •Discussion around Topuria's skills includes various MMA analysts.
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