Irishman Ian Garry is seeking gold, legacy, and cage justice. To that end, he meets the dangerous Shavkat Rakhmonov for the UFC 310 Pay-per-view (PPV) event co-headliner at the weekend. If he gets past him, Machado Garry will also be vying for all the big names right after. ‘The Future’ plays ‘Back to the Future’ and gives some neat predictions.
Surging fighter Ian Garry, takes on 170-pound title challenger, Shavkat Rakhmonov in what could be a clinical mayhem. The fight between Garry vs. Rakhmonov at UFC 310 PPV is for five, five-minute rounds. ‘Nomad’ is a rare finisher who opens up on later rounds and touts a 100% success rate. Garry, who has only had R1 finishes over Daniel Rodriguez and Jordan Williams, explained his game plan.
I think he’s gonna come out strong — I think, he’s gonna be aggressive…I think the first two rounds, you’re going to see a lot of him trying to figure out my puzzle. And I think by third and fourth. I’m gonna start to dominate. And I think by the fourth round, Shavkat’s gonna be gassed…
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At 15-0 and the exclusive “8-0” club, Garry is taking a true test against Rakhmonov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC). However, some pundits and oddsmakers are splitting hairs over just how more dangerous Rakhmonov is than the new Team Chute Boxe fighter. Per opening odds, Rakhmonov is priced at +235 to win against Machado Garry, a -290 underdog. The reality is more even than that,
Both he and Garry tout finishes over longstays Neil Magny and Geoff Neal. Rakhmonov was the first to submit former title challenger Stephen Thompson last December, while Ian Garry met and grappled out point-striker Michael Page. Hence Garry has confidence in working up the later rounds.
⚡️Ian Garry plans to exhaust Shavkat Rakhmonov and finish him in the later rounds.
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Rakhmonov will take on his former training partner at Team Kill Cliff FC in Machado Garry. While the Irishman has traveled around to learn from different places, Rakhmonov has chosen to call the Florida-based gym his home. The 30-year-old phenom douses he has room to improve, but considers himself the most dangerous in the 170 class.
Shavkat Rakhmonov touts himself versatile and ‘Problem for anyone’ at this weight class
Shavkat Rakhmonov heads into UFC 310 with a 100 percent record of finishes. He is also boosting hundred percent confidence in what he can do. His vs. Ian Machado Garry (15-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in a five-round welterweight bout in Saturday’s co-main event could decide the No. 1 seed for gold.
‘Versatile’ Shavkat Rakhmonov looks to remain unbeaten at welterweight after UFC 310 PPV (Source: X)The Kazakh fame was to challenge for the gold straight up. But welterweight champ Belal Muhammad pulled out due to a toe infection. The sport doesn’t stand still, and he drew Ian Garry in hopes of taking each others’ zero.
“Countdown” for UFC 310 (pay-per-view, ESPN 2, ESPN+) took a behind-the-scenes look at the top bill players and their story so far. During the segment, Rakhmonov stated what he thought about this opportunity to work up to the gold.
There are many fighters at my level and the competition is tougher here. I think I have enough abilities, but I need to keep improving them…Fans in Kazakhstan have been waiting for someone to represent our country, want someone to show some exciting, …All of my fights are exciting for the fans. The reason I finish my fights is that I’m a versatile fighter. Now I’m ready to secure my spot as the No. 1 contender for the UFC title
Shavkat Rakhmonov during the debut of UFC 310 “Countdown” co-main event preview
Rakhmonov has already secured his shot at the belt but is putting it on the line by accepting another fight. There’s no reason for Rakhmonov to be lacking in confidence, though. He’s not only beaten every opponent he’s come up against, but he’s finished them all by knockout or submission. Something he thinks he’ll keep doing despite the top-notch competition.
