Detailed analysis: Shavkat Rakhmonov's performance against Ian Garry reviewed

An in-depth technical review examined Shavkat Rakhmonov's fight with Ian Garry, highlighting several key areas of excellence. Rakhmonov showed marked improvement in his mid-range striking compared to his bout against Geoff Neal, successfully landing powerful single strikes including jabs, overhand rights, left hooks, and spinning backfists. He dominated the clinch for the first four rounds, becoming the only UFC fighter to successfully take Garry down in the center of the octagon, achieving this twice and securing mount position. Rakhmonov controlled the fight's distance, pace and rhythm effectively, though questions remain about his low activity on the outside range where he landed very few kicks. The analyst scored the fight close overall but gave Rakhmonov the edge due to superior damage in striking and better control, while acknowledging Garry's advantage at long range with leg kicks.