Alexander Volkanovski breaks down the grappling facet of Shavkat Rakhmonov
“Ian Garry’s proved that he has the wrestling and the grappling as properly,” Volkanovski stated. “Is it sufficient [to be on] Shavkat’s stage? As a result of Shavkat I’ve heard, I believe Craig Jones informed me about it, or by way of some [other people], Shavkat’s received some severe groundwork. Actually good wrestling, and actually good grappling.”
Garry has labored his method as much as the highest of the division with relative ease. He holds wins towards a few of the division’s greatest, together with Geoff Neal and Michael Web page. A win secures him a title shot and an opportunity to affix Conor McGregor as Eire’s second UFC champ.
As for Rakhmonov, he enters the battle having completed all 18 of his opponents and holds key wins towards notable names, together with former welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson, amongst others.
The bout can be contested throughout 5 rounds, as it’s a uncommon non-title battle with championship stakes hooked up.
Belal Muhammad was originally scheduled to battle Rakhmonov earlier than a foot damage sidelined him till early 2025. He gained the welterweight title in July, defeating then-champion Leon Edwards in England to start a brand new period within the division.
Who will stroll away victorious within the co-main occasion?
