Analysis: Shavkat Rakhmonov showed improved striking, clinch control vs Ian Garry

A detailed post-fight analysis highlights Shavkat Rakhmonov's performance against Ian Garry, noting his improved work at mid-range compared to his fight with Geoff Neal. Rakhmonov successfully landed diverse striking including jabs, overhand rights, left hooks, and spinning backfists. He dominated the clinch in the first four rounds and became the first fighter to take Garry down in the center of the octagon, doing so twice. The analysis notes Rakhmonov controlled the fight overall except in the fifth round, but questions remain about his limited activity at long range where he was significantly out-landed by Garry's kicks. Despite the lack of leg kicks, the analyst believes Rakhmonov won the middle and close-range exchanges decisively.