Marlon Moraes and Merab Dvalishvili ended the UFC 266 preliminary card with fireworks.The instant classic bout saw Dvalishvili pull off one of the most surprising comebacks in recent memory. The Georgian-American survived an early onslaught from Moraes and rallied back to score a TKO victory at the 4:25 mark of the second round.ESPN MMA@espnmmaWHAT. A. COMEBACK 👏@MerabDvalishvil survived early danger to earn the TKO at #UFC2669:53 AM · Sep 26, 2021748138WHAT. A. COMEBACK 👏@MerabDvalishvil survived early danger to earn the TKO at #UFC266 https://t.co/cGk0HornD1Some of the UFC's biggest personalities took to Twitter to express their exhilaration at the barnburner and appreciation towards the fierce competitors. Here's how the pros reacted to the thrilling showdown between Marlon Moraes and Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 266.Fellow fighters impressed by Marlon Moraes vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 266Featherweight star Shane Burgos knows a thing or two about putting on exhilarating fights. He believes the first frame of action was one of the best rounds in recent memory. Top middleweight contender Derek Brunson said he was absolutely gobsmacked after witnessing the opening round sequence. Meanwhile, heavyweight Tanner Dozer described the affair as "absolutely nuts."Shane Burgos@HurricaneShaneBThat was one of the craziest rounds in a longggggg time #UFC2669:46 AM · Sep 26, 2021677That was one of the craziest rounds in a longggggg time #UFC266Derek Brunson@DerekBrunsonStill like wowwww on that first round ! #UFC2669:48 AM · Sep 26, 2021792Still like wowwww on that first round ! #UFC266Tanner Boser@BulldozerBoserThis fight is absolutely nuts!! #UFC2669:46 AM · Sep 26, 202143033This fight is absolutely nuts!! #UFC266Women's bantamweight standout Raquel Pennington is enjoying UFC 266 after taking care of business last week. 'Rocky' was in awe after seeing Dvalishvili hold on to live another round.Raquel Pennington@RockyPMMAWow 😮 what a round!!!! #UFC2669:46 AM · Sep 26, 2021502Wow 😮 what a round!!!! #UFC266Strawweight stalwart Tatiana Suarez expressed her appreciation for both fighters. Meanwhile, flyweight Tim Elliott only had two words to describe how he felt watching the UFC 266 barnburner.Tatiana Suarez@tatianaufcLet’s go! Warriors! #UFC2669:46 AM · Sep 26, 2021331Let’s go! Warriors! #UFC266Tim Elliott@TElliott125Holy shit #UFC2669:46 AM · Sep 26, 2021141Holy shit #UFC266UFC pros commend Merab Dvalishvili for performance against Marlon MoraesMerab Dvalishvili impressed several of his contemporaries when he rallied back after absorbing several potential fight-ending shots. Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and Burgos said Dvalishvili's display of fortitude is the reason he's called 'The Machine.'Shane Burgos@HurricaneShaneBLived up to his nickname once again🤖 #UFC2669:52 AM · Sep 26, 2021382Lived up to his nickname once again🤖 #UFC266Chris Weidman@chrisweidmanThe machine !!!!!!!!!!!!! #ufc2669:45 AM · Sep 26, 202182253The machine !!!!!!!!!!!!! #ufc266Chris Weidman@chrisweidmanMerab is a complete beast. Watch this man and tell me what you think…9:39 AM · Sep 26, 20211665Merab is a complete beast. Watch this man and tell me what you think…Up-and-coming bantamweights Adrian Yanez and Randy Costa have nothing but respect for Merab Dvalishvili. Yanez said he was impressed by the Georgian's display of heart while Costa highlighted how relentless Dvalishvili was.Adrian Yanez@yanezmmaHe's got that heart ❤ #UFC2669:52 AM · Sep 26, 20211895He's got that heart ❤ #UFC266Randy Costa@RandyCosta135Merab is relentless af. Wow 🔥🔥#UFC2669:52 AM · Sep 26, 2021663Merab is relentless af. Wow 🔥🔥#UFC266Welterweight contender Belal Muhammad was impressed by Dvalishvili's ability to withstand pressure and his ability to "break" his opponent's will. Meanwhile, former title challenger Marvin Vettori knew Dvalishvili was on the cusp of victory as soon as the first round had ended.Belal Muhammad@bullyb170Man merab is such a will breaker9:46 AM · Sep 26, 202117711Man merab is such a will breakerMarvin Vettori@MarvinVettoriMerab is gonna win this fight!#UFC2669:46 AM · Sep 26, 2021642Merab is gonna win this fight!#UFC266Belal Muhammad@bullyb170Such a change of events if moraes knocked him out hes Back now it’s like what’s next9:50 AM · Sep 26, 20211125Such a change of events if moraes knocked him out hes Back now it’s like what’s nextHowever, Muhammad couldn't help but feel bad for Moraes, who was moments away from winning. The Brazilian is now on a three-fight skid after UFC 266.