Shavkat/Garry was great - Don't listen to the fools who say it wasn't

[Adamant]

This wasn't a bad fight or an off night for either guy. Both looked how they always look. This is sometimes what happens when you have two high level undefeated killers in their prime going at it. Neither is really able to dominate or shut the other one down. That's not a fault of either guy or something they necessarily did wrong. It's a testament to how good and evenly matched they are. Unfortunately that doesn't always translate to the best fight in terms of action. But it felt like what a prime vs prime, 0 vs 0 fight should be. I enjoyed it.

 

[sanguinius]

Nah, it was boring and disappointing. I guess I'm a fool for not pretending to like boring fights.

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

It was classic wall-n-stall and it sucked ass.

 

[MUSTANG!]

Only round 5 was exciting when Garry had the RNC

 

[IneedSometop]

The first 2 rounds were about as boring as a fight can be. Rounds 3-5 were okay. Overall the fight didn’t live up to the hype it had placed on it. C grade fight entertainment wise imo

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

Only round 5 was exciting when Garry had the RNC

I was pulling for shavkat but ended up hoping garry would get the submission simply because of the boring ass wall-n-stall shavkat pulled.

 

[tritestill]

Was not great, I am going to go off my own experience, as I always do. The fight was not great. How are you telling me how to perceive something, while telling me those who disagree are people I should not listen to? Stop trying to be different.

 

[MUSTANG!]

I was pulling for shavkat but ended up hoping garry would get the submission simply because of the boring ass wall-n-stall shavkat pulled.

I kinda felt the same, I was hoping Shavkat would get the W, but after 4 rounds of wall and stall, Garry brought the only excitement to the fight......plus Sherdog would have been on meltdown if he got that sub

 

[Brigfa2]

I've said the same for Strickland vs DDP!

 

[piropiro]

It was to be expected: both afraid to lose the 0 (and Shav also risking his already booked title shot), both dangerous strikers, both very respectful of the other’s skills … it went exactly as it was logical.

Shav will be much more aggressive in his title fight as it becomes a “nothing to lose” all-in situation, and Garry will also be much more aggressive in his next fight as he will want to prove he’s still a title contender.

 

[sdpdude9]

I don’t know about great, it was ok. Technical but pretty slow paced. When guys have some familiarity with each other, that often happens.

 

[Bear Trapp]

Shavkat “Mario Bautista” Rakmanov fought like a bitch and Ian Garry was scared to engage. Trash fight

 

[HHJ]

I very much enjoyed it. Anyone who didnt is a casual.

Congrats, casuals!

 

[josh345]

The last 3 rounds were fine. The first two though.....ehh. Lot of cage and gay

 

[chinarice]

Was a solid fight once Ian was able to stop Shavkat from stalling him on the cage.

 

[AstralPanda]

This wasn't a bad fight or an off night for either guy. Both looked how they always look. This is sometimes what happens when you have two high level undefeated killers in their prime going at it. Neither is really able to dominate or shut the other one down. That's not a fault of either guy or something they necessarily did wrong. It's a testament to how good and evenly matched they are. Unfortunately that doesn't always translate to the best fight in terms of action. But it felt like what a prime vs prime, 0 vs 0 fight should be. I enjoyed it.

Agreed. Perfectly said

 

[Cheese_&_mma_lover]

Fight was sickeningly bad, I didn't see 2 men in that octagon last night. I saw 2 scared little boys. Terrified of losing their precious little 0.

I think in the eyes of most fans both guys lost that fight. It wasn't their opponent that defeated them tho, it was themselves.

 

[OverhandLoop]

It was 2 really good fighters neutralizing each other, and getting no credit whatever from the fans. Not the most exciting fight ever, but I enjoyed it as more of a chess match. It once again shows how gay and fickle so many MMA fans are.

 

[Adamant]

It was 2 really good fighters neutralizing each other, and getting no credit whatever from the fans. Not the most exciting fight ever, but I enjoyed it as more of a chess match. It once again shows how gay and fickle so many MMA fans are.

Exactly. So many people seem to not understand that.

 

[Superzorro]

They were both very clearly afraid to lose their ‘0.’ It was like a sparring match. I actually lost respect for Garry if I’m being honest because I thought he would be more willing to throw caution to the wind and get a finish knowing he was likely going to lose the decision.

Fighters that seem happy and content with being on the losing end of a decision always rub me the wrong way.