A detailed re-analysis of Shavkat Rakhmonov's fight with Ian Garry highlights several key areas where Rakhmonov impressed. The analyst noted Rakhmonov's improved performance at mid-range compared to his fight against Neal, successfully landing clean single power shots on Garry. Rakhmonov dominated in the clinch for the first four rounds and became the first fighter in UFC history to successfully take down Garry in the center of the cage, accomplishing this twice. However, concerns were raised about Rakhmonov's low activity at long range, where he conceded significant points through leg kicks. The analyst scored the fight approximately even on total points (40-40) but gave Rakhmonov the overall victory due to superior control and more damaging strikes to the head. The fifth round saw Rakhmonov's only major mistake when he rushed a takedown attempt and ended up in a bad position.
