Shavkat Rakhmonov is entering UFC 310 with unwavering confidence as he prepares for a five-round welterweight clash against Ian Garry. The highly anticipated bout is set to co-headline this Saturday's pay-per-view at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Rakhmonov boasts a flawless 18-0 professional record, with every victory coming by way of knockout or submission. His recent dominance includes three straight wins via rear-naked choke against top-tier opponents in Neil Magny, Geoff Neal, and Stephen Thompson.
In a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, Rakhmonov addressed footage circulating from a 2023 sparring session with Garry at Kill Cliff FC, clarifying that the clips don’t show the full story.
Ian Garry taps,” Rakhmonov said. “It was a submission, choke.
Despite the sparring history, Rakhmonov emphasized that past sessions are irrelevant compared to their upcoming fight.
The most important for me is the win,” he explained. “Sparring is sparring. The fight is different. Ian Garry is a very tough opponent who is a good tactician, who comes in with a good game plan. So for me, it doesn’t matter [whether it’s] submission or stoppage. For me, what’s most important is to win.
With his undefeated streak on the line and Garry presenting a formidable challenge, Rakhmonov is determined to maintain his perfect record and solidify his place as a top contender in the UFC welterweight division.