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Merab Dvalishvili openly discussed how much punishment he absorbed from Petr Yan in their rematch. Despite his nickname "The Machine," Dvalishvili admitted that in the fight with Yan he was "just a human." The comments reflect Dvalishvili's willingness to acknowledge his opponent's striking power. The Georgian bantamweight's candid assessment of Yan's impact demonstrates his respect for the former champion's abilities. This represents a rare public acknowledgment from a top-level fighter about the damage sustained in a high-profile contest.
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