Merab Dvalishvili admits Petr Yan hit him hard in their rematch

Merab Dvalishvili opened up about how much damage he took from Petr Yan in their second fight. Despite his nickname being 'The Machine,' Dvalishvili acknowledged that in the bout with Yan, he was 'just human,' suggesting the Russian landed significant strikes. Dvalishvili's willingness to recognize his opponent's power demonstrates respect and self-awareness. The Georgian fighter's comments indicate that Yan's striking had a genuine impact during their rematch. Dvalishvili emphasized that acknowledging an opponent's strength is an important step for personal growth and progression in the sport.