Detailed breakdown: Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated Ian Garry via control & grappling

A technical review of Shavkat Rakhmonov's victory over Ian Garry highlights significant improvements in mid-range striking and clinch dominance. Rakhmonov landed the most significant head strikes, including jabs, overhand rights, and spinning backfists. He dominated the clinch for four rounds, achieving back control and scoring two takedowns in center cage. The analyst notes that Rakhmonov controlled the cage, distance, and pace throughout most of the fight. However, concerns were raised about Rakhmonov's limited low-kick activity, which allowed Garry to accumulate points at long range. Despite a mistake leading to a bad position in Round 5, the review concludes Rakhmonov won the most critical striking and grappling exchanges.