A detailed analysis of Shavkat Rakhmonov's performance against Ian Garry highlights three impressive areas. Rakhmonov showed progression at middle range compared to his fight with Geoff Neal, successfully landing strong single strikes including jabs, overhand rights, left hooks, and spinning backfists. He dominated in the clinch for the first four rounds, controlling Garry and taking his back when in deep underhooks. Rakhmonov became the only fighter in UFC history to take Garry down in the center of the cage, doing so twice and landing ground strikes from mount. The analysis notes Rakhmonov's overall control of the fight except in round five, though questions remain about his low activity at long range where he allowed Garry to score with leg kicks.
