Merab Dvalishvili admits Petr Yan hit him hard in their rematch

Merab Dvalishvili acknowledged the power of Petr Yan's strikes during their rematch, stating that despite his "Machine" nickname, he felt human against the Russian fighter. Dvalishvili's comments represent a rare public admission of an opponent's effectiveness in damaging him during a fight. The Georgian bantamweight's willingness to credit his opponent's striking power demonstrates professional respect. This acknowledgment contrasts with many fighters who downplay their opponents' successes. The post does not specify the exact damage sustained or the fight's outcome details.