Merab Dvalishvili has openly discussed how much punishment he absorbed from Petr Yan during their rematch. Despite his nickname being "The Machine," Dvalishvili acknowledged that in the fight with Yan, he was simply human. The candid admission shows Dvalishvili's willingness to recognize the power and skill of his opponent. Yan evidently landed significant strikes during their bout, and Dvalishvili's honesty about the difficulty of the fight demonstrates respect for Yan's abilities. Such acknowledgments are often seen as signs of maturity and growth in a fighter's career.
