Shavkat Rakhmonov analysis shows dominance over Ian Garry at middle and close range

A detailed breakdown of Shavkat Rakhmonov's performance against Ian Garry reveals he dominated at middle and close range despite losing the long-range battle. Rakhmonov showed improved striking at mid-range, landing powerful single strikes including jabs, overhand rights, and spinning backfists. He controlled the clinch for four rounds, took Garry down twice in the center of the cage, and achieved mount position. The analyst scored the middle distance 15.75 to 10.25 for Rakhmonov and close range 18.5 to 11.7, while Garry dominated long range 19.5 to 1.75. Despite overall points being roughly even at 40-40, the analyst awarded the fight to Rakhmonov due to superior control and more significant strikes to the head, though noted Rakhmonov needs to improve his long-range game where he threw very few leg kicks.