Analysis: Shavkat Rakhmonov dominated Garry in clinch and mid-range but gave up points

A detailed analysis of Shavkat Rakhmonov's fight with Ian Garry reveals Rakhmonov dominated the clinch and mid-range exchanges but surrendered significant points at long distance. Rakhmonov impressively took Garry down twice in the center of the octagon and controlled the clinch for four rounds. He landed the best strikes to the head with varied attacks including jabs, overhand rights, and spinning backfists. However, Rakhmonov threw minimal leg kicks and conceded 19.5 points to Garry's 1.75 at long range, mostly from Garry's low kicks. The analyst scored the fight roughly even at 40-40 overall but gave Rakhmonov the victory based on controlling the two most important MMA distances and landing heavier head strikes. Rakhmonov's only major error came in round five when he attempted a rushed takedown and gave up position.