Detailed breakdown praises Shavkat Rakhmonov's performance against Ian Garry

A detailed 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 striking compared to his fight against Geoff Neal, his dominance in the clinch for the first four rounds, and his success in taking Garry down twice in the center of the octagon—a first in the UFC for Garry. The analysis noted that Rakhmonov controlled the fight comprehensively except for the fifth round, demonstrating strong control of the cage, distance, and rhythm. However, questions were raised about his low activity on the outside, where he conceded significant points from Garry's kicks. Despite statistical parity overall (approximately 40 points each), the analyst gave Rakhmonov the victory based on his more significant strikes to the head and overall fight control.