LAS VEGAS – UFC 310 witnessed a significant moment as Ian Machado Garry experienced his first career loss, falling to Shavkat Rakhmonov. The bout took place in the co-main event at T-Mobile Arena, where Rakhmonov secured a unanimous decision victory with scores of 48-47 from all three judges.
Previously, both fighters were training partners and entered the octagon with a mutual respect that was evident in their cautious combat. Garry, known for his technical striking, struggled to find his rhythm against Rakhmonov, who effectively utilized his grappling and striking capabilities to keep Garry on the defensive.
Garry showed resilience, particularly in Round 3, where he landed significant strikes after breaking free from Rakhmonov’s grasp. Interestingly, Garry had to change his shorts between the third and fourth rounds due to equipment issues, a unique occurrence in UFC history.
As the fight progressed, Rakhmonov maintained control, executing takedowns and ground-and-pound effectively. The final round posed a tense back-and-forth exchange, with Garry almost securing a rear-naked choke on Rakhmonov, but the latter managed to escape and regain control. Ultimately, Rakhmonov’s strategy and experience helped him claim victory.
With this win, Rakhmonov remains undefeated, solidifying his position for a title shot against Belal Muhammad, who made a surprise appearance post-fight for a brief face-off. For Garry, this loss marks a new chapter in his career, but the experience gained from this high-stakes environment will be invaluable as he continues to develop as a fighter.
In addition to Rakhmonov and Garry’s bout, UFC 310 delivered several noteworthy fights, including Ciryl Gane’s narrow victory over Alexander Volkov and Bryce Mitchell’s impressive knockout of Kron Gracie.
As both fighters regroup from this intense matchup, fans can look forward to future bouts that may see Garry learn and grow from this experience while Rakhmonov unveils his title aspirations.
Summary: At UFC 310, Shavkat Rakhmonov handed Ian Machado Garry his first professional loss with a unanimous decision victory. The fight showcased both athletes’ skills and strategies, with Rakhmonov’s grappling ultimately proving successful. Rakhmonov remains undefeated and aims for a title shot, while Garry will look to learn from this experience as he continues his career.