Merab Dvalishvili commented on the damage he sustained from Petr Yan in their rematch. Despite his "Machine" nickname, Dvalishvili acknowledged that he is "just human" when fighting Yan. He openly recognized Yan's power, stating that the Russian landed hard shots on him during the bout. Dvalishvili's willingness to acknowledge his opponent's strength was noted as an important step for his own growth and progress as a fighter.
