Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry, UFC 310 ceremonial weigh-in Credit score: Gabriel Gonzalez/Cageside Press
Two undefeated welterweights fought for a title shot in opposition to UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad at UFC 310 as Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry fought 5 rounds for the #1 contender spot.
The battle didn’t go the way in which many individuals thought as Garry was capable of defend all takedowns via two rounds, and forces Rakhmonov to battle him on the toes. Within the first spherical it was all wrestling.
The second spherical was extra wrestling, however with the dearth of takedowns from Rakhmonov, Garry discovered the arrogance to assault the legs with kicks. Via the second and third rounds it was Garry who would defend takedowns and rating factors with kicks to the legs and indirect kicks.
The fourth spherical introduced the primary takedown of the battle with just below 3 minutes left within the spherical and it appeared as thought the #1 contender lastly obtained Garry the place he wished. Garry hung out on his again utilizing the physique triangle to assist preserve Rakhmonov’s posture damaged and keep away from harm.
Ultimately he made his manner again to his toes solely to get taken down as soon as once more with Rakhmonv on prime for the remainder of the spherical.
Fifth spherical was all Rakhmonov as he was capable of fend off Garry’s kick assaults, obtained takedowns, and was capable of management the battle to the top. Rakhmonov grabbed his first choice victory and solidified his title shot in opposition to UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad.
Official Outcome: Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Ian Machado Garry by way of Unanimous Determination (48-47×3)
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