Merab Dvalishvili acknowledges damage taken from Petr Yan in rematch

Merab Dvalishvili has openly discussed how much punishment he absorbed from Petr Yan during their rematch. Dvalishvili, whose nickname is "The Machine," admitted that despite his moniker, in the fight with Yan he was "just human." The statement suggests that Yan landed significant strikes and tested Dvalishvili's durability during their bout. Dvalishvili's comments represent a rare admission from a fighter about the effectiveness of their opponent's offense. The Georgian fighter's willingness to acknowledge his opponent's power has been noted as a sign of maturity and sportsmanship.