Detailed breakdown shows Shavkat Rakhmonov controlled key distances against Ian Garry

A detailed re-analysis of Shavkat Rakhmonov's fight with Ian Garry reveals the Kazakh fighter dominated at middle and close range despite giving up significant points on the outside. Rakhmonov impressed with improved mid-range striking, landing diverse punches including jabs, overhand rights, and spinning backfists, while controlling the clinch for four rounds and achieving the only takedowns in center cage. The breakdown shows Garry won long-range exchanges decisively (19.5 to 1.75 points), but Rakhmonov won middle distance (15.75 to 10.25) and close range/grappling (18.5 to 11.7). The analyst notes that while overall points were roughly equal at 40-40, Rakhmonov's control of the most important distances (middle and close) and quality of strikes to the head justified the decision. The main criticism was Rakhmonov's lack of leg kick activity, allowing Garry to accumulate half his points from low and oblique kicks.