I think we're all just flabbergasted with Shavkat's performance now

Garry is actually a really high level fighter with a style that’s great at neutralizing opponents’ games. Definitely not my favorite style to watch, but he does deserve some props.
 
The reality is that Shavkat's opponents have gotten better which means naturally the fights will get tighter and dirty.

Feels like people are dogging at him for breaking his 100% finish. Just isn't realistic to roll over the division against good competiton.
 
ryun253 said:
conditioning wasn't there? huh? It's his first time going 5 rounds, maybe the hugging wore him out a bit
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He wasn't trading hugs with a powerhouse wrestler though. It was Ian Garry.
 
The Legendary Scarface said:
I don't know if it's just the fickle mma fan in me now, or if I just need to give Garry credit, but damn that was an extremely underwhelming and rough performance by Rakhmanov.

I know Ian poses some problems on the feet with his movement, length and quickness, so it's understandable that output was lower than usual. Butttttttt... the grappling is the concern. Shavkat landed like 1 out of 8 TDs or some shit and got his back took too.

Dawg, if Ian Garry is taking your back and squeezing a RNC, imagine the success Belal will have once that ass is on the mat.

I'm shocked.

Aura -5000 for the Nomad
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People that were surprised with the fight haven't been paying attention and watching the fights. Garry has a very high fight IQ. We saw Shavkat vs Neal. There are holes in his game. Garry has been getting better. He's a dangerous fighter and a problem for anybody. Belal is the wildcard. I think what's his name beats either guy right now.
 
The Legendary Scarface said:
I don't know if it's just the fickle mma fan in me now, or if I just need to give Garry credit, but damn that was an extremely underwhelming and rough performance by Rakhmanov.

I know Ian poses some problems on the feet with his movement, length and quickness, so it's understandable that output was lower than usual. Butttttttt... the grappling is the concern. Shavkat landed like 1 out of 8 TDs or some shit and got his back took too.

Dawg, if Ian Garry is taking your back and squeezing a RNC, imagine the success Belal will have once that ass is on the mat.

I'm shocked.

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No I thought shav did well it ended up being him pushing and being the only aggressor . I can see why Ian is undefeated he fights way to safe if you understand the sport you'd see that.

I don't think Ian beats or does well vs a lot of the same guys shav finished.. either


Ok ntop if that ian and shav where training partners.. Ian new what to game plan... So I'm even more impressed with shavkat
 
It’s pretty obvious that Ian Garry is pretty good, people just ignored it due to their weird hate obsession for him.
 
Didn't Shavkat have a torn meniscus going into the fight? And Garry is a legit contender in his prime. So of course Shavkat wasn't going to just run through him.

I think Shavkat will beat Belal.
 
Was far more impressed with Ian. Looks like he has more potential than Shavkat. They even trained together too? So shavkat knew exactly everything to expect? Even more impressive by Ian!
 
CPH said:
He wasn't trading hugs with a powerhouse wrestler though. It was Ian Garry.
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Garry and Belal both walk around 180 when they're in the cage, i doubt the strength difference is something drastic. Sure Shavkat got a bit tired towards the end of the fight, but calling it trading hugs means you probably never appreciated Randy fights lol.

The Belal fight will look completely different. Belal isnt a threat on the feet like Ian is, Shavkat was methodical and won the fight how he had to, finding a way around Ian's underrated grappling defense. I thought Shavkat was going to submit Garry in the 3rd or 4th, but the experience they had sparring eachother is as valuable as two training camps combined, so I was not surprised that Garry was able to defend efficiently and even sneak in some good offense such as his quick head kicks. A good amount of people claimed Ian would be too quick for shavkat and outpoint him from the outside, but Rakhmonov was able to take control of the fight and leave no doubt as to who won it, even with Ian's last burst of offense taking his back.

Belal in round 5 against Shavkat isn't going to look like Belal in round 5 against Leon. Shavkat has some great body work and I can already see the posts that will claim Belal gassed, completely overlooking half of Shavkats offensive striking game which stays pretty consistent. Belal isnt a slick, tall, rangy in and out striker like Garry, he's going to take a lot more shots, a lot more damage.

I still think he's going to tear Belal's apart and the fairweather fans in this thread will be back on the hype train hoping this thread and others like it get deleted.
 
WoozyFailGuy said:
Garry and Belal both walk around 180 when they're in the cage, i doubt the strength difference is something drastic. Sure Shavkat got a bit tired towards the end of the fight, but calling it trading hugs means you probably never appreciated Randy fights lol.

The Belal fight will look completely different. Belal isnt a threat on the feet like Ian is, Shavkat was methodical and won the fight how he had to, finding a way around Ian's underrated grappling defense. I thought Shavkat was going to submit Garry in the 3rd or 4th, but the experience they had sparring eachother is as valuable as two training camps combined, so I was not surprised that Garry was able to defend efficiently and even sneak in some good offense such as his quick head kicks. A good amount of people claimed Ian would be too quick for shavkat and outpoint him from the outside, but Rakhmonov was able to take control of the fight and leave no doubt as to who won it, even with Ian's last burst of offense taking his back.

Belal in round 5 against Shavkat isn't going to look like Belal in round 5 against Leon. Shavkat has some great body work and I can already see the posts that will claim Belal gassed, completely overlooking half of Shavkats offensive striking game which stays pretty consistent. Belal isnt a slick, tall, rangy in and out striker like Garry, he's going to take a lot more shots, a lot more damage.

I still think he's going to tear Belal's apart and the fairweather fans in this thread will be back on the hype train hoping this thread and others like it get deleted.
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You misunderstand me. I used the term hugs in a way that was meant to be tongue in cheek, because I was replying to someone who called it that. I should have used quotation marks, so as not to come across as a troll or a bumbass. I actually agree with you about everything you wrote there, especially since I do think that Shavkat was not at his best vs Garry and this will be made evident vs Belal (..though I do rate Garry higher that most people here, I am guessing).
 
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