Merab Dvalishvili acknowledges damage taken from Petr Yan in rematch

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili publicly acknowledged the significant damage he sustained in his rematch against Petr Yan. Despite his nickname being "The Machine," Dvalishvili admitted that against Yan, he felt very human. His statement recognizes the power and effectiveness of Yan's striking during their second encounter. The comment represents a rare acknowledgment from Dvalishvili about an opponent's impact on him during competition. Dvalishvili's willingness to credit his opponent's strength demonstrates sportsmanship and self-awareness about the difficulty of the fight.