Shavkat Rakhmonov showed improved striking and grappling in Ian Garry fight

A detailed analysis of Shavkat Rakhmonov's performance against Ian Garry revealed significant improvements in his mid-range striking compared to his bout with Neil Magny. Rakhmonov consistently landed powerful single strikes including jabs, overhand rights, left hooks, and spinning backfists. He dominated the clinch in the first four rounds and became the first UFC fighter to take Garry down in the center of the octagon, doing so twice. However, Rakhmonov struggled on the outside distance, being significantly out-struck with leg kicks. The analyst scored the fight roughly even on points at 40-40 but gave Rakhmonov the victory based on control and damage in crucial areas.