Merab Dvalishvili admits Petr Yan hit him hard in their rematch

Merab Dvalishvili reflected on how much damage he took from Petr Yan in their rematch. Despite his nickname being 'The Machine,' Dvalishvili acknowledged that in the fight with Yan, he felt human. The Georgian fighter's comments suggest that Yan landed significant strikes during their bout. Dvalishvili's willingness to recognize his opponent's power demonstrates respect for Yan's striking ability. The statement also shows self-awareness about the toughness of the competition at the highest level.