SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV VS IAN MACHADO GARRY
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SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV WIN BY SUBMISSION
The co-main event promises fireworks as Shavkat Rakhmonov faces Ian Machado Garry in a high-stakes welterweight title eliminator. Rakhmonov was set for a shot at Belal Muhammad’s title, only for Muhammad to back out, but instead of waiting, the unbeaten juggernaut stepped up.
Now, he faces Garry, who was initially slated for a fight the following week. Garry’s looking to silence any doubters and prove the hype surrounding his name is absolutely real! The stakes couldn’t be higher, and neither man is backing down.
Rakhmonov is the boogeyman of the welterweight division, demolishing anyone who dares to stand in his way. Unstoppable and untested, he even secured a standing rear-naked choke against Geoff Neal in his last outing. With an incredible 4.12 significant strikes landed per minute and a deadly 61% accuracy rate, Rakhmonov is a relentless force.
Averaging 1.49 takedowns per 15 minutes, every win he's racked up in the octagon has ended in a finish, and he's hungry for more.
Machado Garry is a rising star, already outstriking the likes of Geoff Neal and outworking Michael Page. While Rakhmonov may be the favorite, the Irishman has the skill to pull off a massive upset. To do so, he’ll need a flawless performance, staying elusive and out of Rakhmonov’s deadly range. Landing an impressive 5.50 significant strikes per minute with a 55% accuracy rate, Machado Garry is a precise and relentless striker.
He also averages 0.77 takedowns, showing he's ready to fight wherever the battle takes him.
Rakhmonov has already submitted Machado Garry in sparring, and while it may not carry the same weight in a real fight, it’s a psychological weapon he can lean on. It’s a sign of his dominance, and you can bet he’ll be looking to replicate that success in the octagon, eager to prove he’s the superior fighter.
Prediction: Rakhmonov wins via submission.
