A detailed analysis of Shavkat Rakhmonov's fight with Ian Garry highlighted several areas where Rakhmonov impressed. The analyst noted Rakhmonov's improvement at middle distance compared to his bout with Neil, his dominance in the clinch during the first four rounds, and his success in taking Garry down twice in the center of the cage—the only UFC fighter to accomplish this. Rakhmonov controlled distance, rhythm, and cage positioning throughout most of the fight. However, concerns were raised about his low activity at long range, where he conceded significant points via leg kicks. The analyst scored the middle and close-range exchanges heavily in Rakhmonov's favor, while Garry dominated at distance. Overall, the analysis suggests Rakhmonov won based on controlling the most critical fighting ranges, though his lack of leg kick offense allowed Garry to accumulate points.
