Ian Garry almost finishes, but Rakhmonov prevails in 'fight of undefeated fighters' at UFC 310. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC Espanol
The promise of a clash between two undefeated fighters was fulfilled in the co-main event of UFC 310 , held last Saturday (7), in Las Vegas. Irishman Ian Garry and Kazakh Shavkat Rakhmonov staged a true war inside the octagon, with moments of tension and overcoming adversity. After five intense rounds, the Kazakh came out on top and won by unanimous decision of the judges.
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The result confirmed Rakhmonov's position as the next challenger to fight for the title as soon as Belal Muhammad recovers from his finger injury. The Kazakh fighter has 19 wins in 19 fights.
Garro has now suffered his first defeat of his career. He now has 15 wins and one loss.
Ian Garry resists, but Rakhmonov imposes his game and takes victory at UFC 310
The fight began with both athletes studying each other. Rakhmonov, known for his takedown game, quickly tried to take the fight to the fence and seek a submission. However, Garry surprised the Kazakh by nearly taking him down before the fight returned to the feet. The first round saw a tense exchange of blows, with Shavkat landing a spinning punch that rocked the Irishman, forcing him to take cover on the fence.
Confident in his striking, the Kazakh was more effective in the second half, pressing Garry against the fence and landing hard punches. Despite feeling the impact of the punches, Ian stood firm and tried to recover, but he felt his opponent's game was superior, especially with the application of more circular punches.
In the third round, Garry changed his stance. With the guidance of his coach Diego Lima, he became more aggressive, using high kicks and moving his head to dodge Rakhmonov's attacks. The Irishman managed to impose his rhythm, landing precise blows and even damaging his opponent's knees with strategic stomps. A curious detail happened at the end of this round, when the 'Chute Boxe' representative's uniform tore, forcing him to quickly change his clothes.
The fourth round began with a moment of great attention for both sides. Rakhmonov scored the first takedown of the fight, knocking Ian down in the center of the octagon and landing hard elbows. Despite the uncomfortable position, Garry managed to break free and, surprisingly, went for a guillotine, almost finishing his opponent. However, the Kazakh showed his resilience and managed to turn the situation around, staying on top until the end of the round.
It was in the fifth and final round that Shavkat's big comeback happened. Despite pressure from Garry, the Kazakh resisted the rear naked choke and, with great technique, managed to recover and dominate the Irishman in the final part of the fight. After the five rounds, the judges gave a unanimous victory to Rakhmonov, who managed to maintain his undefeated record and continue as one of the great talents in the division.
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