Analysis: Shavkat Rakhmonov dominated middle and close range against Ian Garry

A detailed breakdown of Shavkat Rakhmonov's performance against Ian Garry highlights his dominance at middle and close range despite giving up points on the outside. Rakhmonov impressed with improved mid-range striking, landing the cleaner power shots including jabs, overhand rights, left hooks, and spinning backfists. He dominated the clinch in the first four rounds, controlled Garry with underhooks, and became the first UFC fighter to successfully take Garry down in the center of the octagon, accomplishing it twice. However, Rakhmonov's lack of leg kick activity allowed Garry to score heavily at long range, creating a close fight. The analysis scored the bout roughly even at 40-40 in total points, but gave Rakhmonov the edge due to his more damaging strikes to the head and overall fight control, despite Garry landing numerous leg and body kicks.