Detailed breakdown: Shavkat Rakhmonov impressed against Ian Garry

A comprehensive analysis of Shavkat Rakhmonov's performance against Ian Garry highlighted multiple areas where the Kazakh fighter excelled. Rakhmonov showed improved striking at mid-range compared to his fight with Geoff Neal, landing strong single shots including jabs, overhand rights, left hooks, and spinning backfists. He dominated in the clinch for four rounds, controlled Garry in the underhook position, and became the only UFC fighter to take Garry down in the center of the octagon, achieving two such takedowns. The analyst noted Rakhmonov's strong overall fight control except in the fifth round, but raised concerns about his low activity at long range, where he conceded significant points through leg kicks. Despite this, Rakhmonov won the middle and close-range exchanges decisively, and the breakdown positioned him as a major force in the welterweight division.