A comprehensive analysis of Shavkat Rakhmonov's fight with Ian Garry highlighted several impressive aspects of the Kazakh fighter's performance. The breakdown praised Rakhmonov's progress at mid-range compared to his Neil fight, his dominance in the clinch for four rounds, and becoming the only fighter in UFC history to take Garry down twice in the center of the octagon. The analyst scored the fight approximately 40-40 on total points but gave Rakhmonov the victory based on higher-quality control and more significant strikes to the head, despite Garry winning the distance striking battle 19.5 to 1.75. The analysis concluded that Rakhmonov is a major force who should be regarded highly, ranking him a quarter or half-class above Evloev and Garry.
A detailed technical breakdown of Shavkat Rakhmonov's welterweight bout against Ian Garry has drawn significant attention, with the analyst crediting the undefeated Kazakh fighter with a performance that demonstrated clear growth and a dominant physical presence throughout the contest.
Rakhmonov, 31, enters the conversation as one of the most talked-about fighters in the 170-pound division. Ranked third at welterweight and representing Kazakhstan's DAR Team, he carries a perfect 19-0-0 professional record. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, he is a physically imposing orthodox fighter who lands significant strikes at a rate of 3.25 per minute with a striking accuracy of 60 percent. He also generates consistent offensive wrestling, averaging 1.4 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
The breakdown specifically highlighted Rakhmonov's improved work at mid-range compared to his earlier bout with Geoff Neal, as well as his clinch control, which the analyst credited to him across four rounds. Most notably, the analysis identified him as the only fighter in UFC history to take Garry down twice in the center of the octagon. While Garry won the distance striking battle by a wide margin — 19.5 points to 1.75 — the analyst scored the overall fight roughly 40-40 on total points before awarding Rakhmonov the victory on the basis of higher-quality control and more significant head strikes.
The analysis concluded by positioning Rakhmonov a quarter to half a class above both Garry and Magomed Evloev in the welterweight hierarchy.
Why it matters
- Rakhmonov's undefeated record and physical tools place him among the division's most dangerous contenders at number three in the rankings
- Demonstrated takedown ability against Garry adds a dimension that few welterweights have been able to deploy against him
- The analyst's tiered ranking above Evloev and Garry signals growing recognition that Rakhmonov is closing in on title contention
