Merab Dvalishvili admits Petr Yan hurt him badly in rematch

Merab Dvalishvili has acknowledged how much damage Petr Yan inflicted on him during their rematch. Despite his nickname being "The Machine," Dvalishvili stated that in his fight with Yan, he was just a human being. The admission reflects the respect Dvalishvili has for Yan's striking power and performance in their second encounter. Recognizing an opponent's strength is seen as an important step for fighter development and growth.