Dvalishvili acknowledges Yan's power in their rematch

Merab Dvalishvili has opened up about how much damage he took from Petr Yan in their rematch. Despite his nickname being "The Machine," Dvalishvili admitted that in the fight with Yan he was just a human. The statement represents a rare acknowledgment from Dvalishvili about an opponent's striking power. Dvalishvili's comments recognize Yan's ability to land significant strikes during their encounter. The post notes that admitting an opponent's strength is an important step for a fighter's progression.