Tag: Ian Garry

Ian Garry Feels He ‘Won’ Against Shavkat Rakhmonov At UFC 310: ‘Very Happy With My Performance’

UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry emerged from this past weekend’s pay-per-view pleased with his efforts. Rakhmonov appeared in the Octagon for the third time this year on Saturday night, co-headlining the UFC 310 event opposite Shavkat Rakhmonov inside Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. The Irishman was originally set to feature in 2024’s final UFC fight next […]

UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry emerged from this past weekend’s pay-per-view pleased with his efforts.

Rakhmonov appeared in the Octagon for the third time this year on Saturday night, co-headlining the UFC 310 event opposite Shavkat Rakhmonov inside Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.

The Irishman was originally set to feature in 2024’s final UFC fight next weekend in Tampa, but the withdrawal of champion Belal Muhammad from his scheduled defense on Dec. 7 saw “The Future” agree to a short-notice showdown with a fellow undefeated contender in “Nomad.”

And the pair fought out the kind of competitive battle many had anticipated from two former training partners who had never tasted defeat on the professional stage. Ultimately, one man’s ‘0’ had to go.

Unfortunately for Garry, he was the one who exited the cage with a blemished record, having fallen on the wrong side of three 48-47 scorecards in “Sin City.” With that, Rakhmonov has successfully defended his spot as next in line for a crack at Muhammad’s gold.

While that’s dealt a setback for Garry, he seems far from downbeat in the aftermath of his loss.

During his post-fight press conference, Garry explained why he sees UFC 310 as a victorious night in his career.

“I’m humble in victory and in defeat and always have been, and I do not feel like I lost today,” Garry said. “My hand might not have been raised, but I came out and I fought a giant, I came out and I fought the boogeyman, and I showed that he’s f*cking human. I went out there on three weeks’ notice and I saved this event. I saved this card against the scariest man in the division and I went out there and I stopped almost everything.

“I showed that I can hang with the single best in the division and I proved tonight that I can absolutely be a champion,” Garry continued. “He won by opinion, and that’s okay, I can live with that, and I’m very happy with my performance tonight.”

Having maintained immense confidence in his abilities and future rise to top spot at 170 pounds, Garry will no doubt look to continue his development in 2025 and bounce back to winning ways.

VIDEO: UFC 310 Post-Fight Press Conference After Pantoja, Rakhmonov’s Headline Wins

The UFC 310 pay-per-view recently concluded, and MMA News has you covered with the post-fight press conference in Las Vegas. T-Mobile Arena played host to Octagon action on Dec. 7, as the mixed martial arts leader closed out its PPV schedule for 2024 with a stacked lineup that featured a championship, top contenders, experienced veterans, […]

The UFC 310 pay-per-view recently concluded, and MMA News has you covered with the post-fight press conference in Las Vegas.

T-Mobile Arena played host to Octagon action on Dec. 7, as the mixed martial arts leader closed out its PPV schedule for 2024 with a stacked lineup that featured a championship, top contenders, experienced veterans, and some promising prospects.

Of note were victories for reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja, top welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov, ranked featherweight Bryce Mitchell, “Korean Superboy” Dooho Choi and the undefeated Movsar Evloev.

And before attention turns to next weekend’s year-ending UFC Fight Night in Tampa, Florida, there remains some business to attend to backstage at UFC 310.

Shortly after the main event’s ending, Dana White will appear in front of the media to reveal the recipients of the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses before answering questions. The victorious fighters from UFC 310 will also take queries from the press in reaction to their performances.

With that said, see below for a live stream of the UFC 310 post-fight press conference via the UFC’s official YouTube channel, commencing at 1:15 AM ET.

McGregor, Muhammad, & Others React As Shavkat Rakhmonov Defends Top Contender Status With Win Over Ian Garry At UFC 310

In the co-main event of UFC 310, Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated Ian Garry to earn his biggest win to date via unanimous decision. The two undefeated contenders fought an incredibly tactical contest. In multiple rounds, there was very little to separate them. Throughout the early frames, in particular, the number one contender was able to stay […]

In the co-main event of UFC 310, Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated Ian Garry to earn his biggest win to date via unanimous decision.

The two undefeated contenders fought an incredibly tactical contest. In multiple rounds, there was very little to separate them.

Throughout the early frames, in particular, the number one contender was able to stay just in front of the Irishman by being more active and landing the more impactful strikes. Though he wasn’t able to threaten with his grappling, “Nomad” did use it effectively to take away the movement and speed of his opponent.

Garry was able to pick things up at points, especially in the fifth round, which was his best of the fight. After taking Rakhmonov’s back, “The Future” searched for the rear-naked choke but, despite several attempts, he wasn’t able to get fully under the neck.

In his post-fight interview, Rakhmonov was joined in the cage by welterweight champ Belal Muhammad, whom he was set to fight at this event until the titleholder withdrew due to an injury. They shared a respectful exchange, during which “Remember the Name” congratulated Rakhmonov.

Fans and fighters reacted on social media as the Kazakh star moved to 19-0 and, for the first time in his career, got his hand raised via the scorecards.

UFC 310 Results & Highlights: Alexandre Pantoja Submits Kai Asakura

UFC 310 took place tonight from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!  In the main event, Alexandre Pantoja put his flyweight title on the line against Kai Asakura. While in the co-main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov faced Ian Machado Garry in a welterweight matchup.  Make […]

UFC 310 took place tonight from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

In the main event, Alexandre Pantoja put his flyweight title on the line against Kai Asakura. While in the co-main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov faced Ian Machado Garry in a welterweight matchup. 

Make sure to catch all the UFC 310 results and highlights as they happen below! 

UFC 310 Results: Main Card

  • Flyweight Championship Main Event: Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Asakura via submission: R2, 2.05  
  • Welterweight Co-Main Event: Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Ian Garry via unanimous decision (48-47×3)
  • Heavyweight: Ciryl Gane def. Alexander Volkov via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29) 
  • Featherweight: Bryce Mitchell def. Kron Gracie via KO: R3, 0.39  
  • Featherweight: Dooho Choi def. Nate Landwehr via TKO: R3, 3.21

 
Preliminary Card

  • Light Heavyweight: Dominick Reyes def. Anthony Smith via TKO: R2, 4.46
  • Welterweight: Vicente Luque def. Themba Gorimbo via submission: R1, 0.52
  • Featherweight: Movsar Evloev def. Aljamain Sterling via unanimous decision (29-28×3) 
  • Welterweight: Bryan Battle def. Randy Brown via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29) 

 
Early Preliminary Card

  • Catchweight (195lbs): Eryk Anders def. Chris Weidman via TKO: R2, 4.51
  • Flyweight: Joshua Van def. Cody Durden via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-26, 30-27) 
  • Welterweight: Michael Chiesa def. Max Griffin via submission: R3, 1:53
  • Lightweight: Chase Hooper def. Clay Guida via submission: R1, 3.41
  • Heavyweight: Kennedy Nzechukwu def. Lukasz Brzeski via TKO: R1, 4.51

Preliminary Card Highlights

Kennedy Nzechukwu def. Lukasz Brzeski

Kennedy Nzechukwu got the first finish of UFC 310 with a first-round TKO of Lukasz Brzeski in their heavyweight fight.

Chase Hooper def. Clay Guida

In this lightweight bout, Chase Hooper got it done with a first-round submission of Clay Guida.

Michael Chiesa def. Max Griffin

In this welterweight bout, Michael Chiesa submitted Max Griffin with a rear-naked choke in the third round.

Eryk Anders def. Chris Weidman

Eryk Anders got the win with a TKO of Chris Weidman in the second round of their catchweight bout.

Vicente Luque def. Themba Gorimbo

Vicente Luque locked in an anaconda choke to get the win against Themba Gorimbo.

Dominick Reyes def. Anthony Smith

Dominick Reyes earned his second win in a row with a TKO of Anthony Smith in the second round.

Main Card Highlights

Dooho Choi def. Nate Landwehr

Dooho Choi put on a stellar performance to kick off the main card, finishing Nate Landwehr by TKO in the third.

Bryce Mitchell def. Kron Gracie

In this featherweight bout, Bryce Mitchell knocked out Kron Gracie with a vicious elbow in the third round.

Ciryl Gane def. Alexander Volkov

In this heavyweight bout, Ciryl Gane earned a split decision win against Alexander Volkov.

Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Ian Garry

In the co-main event, Shavkat Rakhmonov kept his unbeaten record intact with a decision win over Ian Garry

Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Asakura

In the main event, Alexandre Pantoja retained his flyweight strap by submitting Kai Asakura in the second round.

UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura, Rakhmonov vs. Garry Ceremonial Weigh-In Live Stream

UFC 310 takes place on Saturday night, and MMA News is here to bring you the final faceoffs from the ceremonial weigh-ins! The upcoming pay-per-view event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada provides a chance for UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja to record his third successful title defense. After capturing the gold in July […]

UFC 310 takes place on Saturday night, and MMA News is here to bring you the final faceoffs from the ceremonial weigh-ins!

The upcoming pay-per-view event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada provides a chance for UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja to record his third successful title defense.

After capturing the gold in July 2023 in a barnburner with Brandon Moreno, “The Cannibal” is next tasked with stalling promotional newcomer Kai Asakura’s ambitions of an immediate ascent to the 125-pound mountaintop.

The stakes will also be high in the co-main event, which will see top welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov look to defend his status as next in line for a shot at Belal Muhammad’s gold by blemishing the perfect record of fellow undefeated rising star Ian Garry.

Elsewhere on the UFC 310 card, ex-interim heavyweight champ Ciryl Gane runs it back with in-form Russian Alexander Volkov, light heavyweight veterans Dominick Reyes and Anthony Smith collide, and an important clash at 145 pounds goes down between Movsar Evloev and Aljamain Sterling.

Ahead of the event, 27 of the 28 fighters successfully made weight, with Bryan Battle’s four-pound miss of the welterweight limit marking the sole indiscretion on the scale. Nevertheless, every fight is intact, and all that remains on Friday is for the athletes to face off one final time at the UFC 310 ceremonial weigh-ins!

Check out a live stream via the official UFC YouTube channel below, commencing at 7 PM ET.

UFC 310 Ceremonial Weigh-In Live Stream

UFC 310 Betting Odds: Current Favorites For Pantoja vs. Asakura, Rakhmonov vs. Garry, & More

UFC 310 is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for this weekend’s lineup. The upcoming pay-per-view takes place Saturday, Dec. 7, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 6 […]

UFC 310 is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for this weekend’s lineup.

The upcoming pay-per-view takes place Saturday, Dec. 7, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT.

Topping the lineup will be reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja, who is tasked with getting the better of Octagon debutant and former Rizin kingpin Kai Asakura if he’s to record a third successful title defense.

Before they go to battle, the co-main event will see the return of highly regarded welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov. After having his title shot fall through due to the withdrawal of Belal Muhammad, the Kazakh star must defend his top contender status against a fellow undefeated up-and-comer in Ian Garry.

Also set to make the walk on Saturday will be the likes of former two-time light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes, ex-bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, middleweight great Chris Weidman, and the always entertaining Nate Landwehr.

Ahead of the event, you can get some help from the group of experts at MMA News by checking out their predictions for the top UFC 310 fights here.

UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura Betting Odds

Listed below are the latest betting odds for UFC 310 (as of 12/6), courtesy of DraftKings.

Main Card:

  • Alexandre Pantoja (-265) vs. Kai Asakura (+215)
  • Shavkat Rakhmonov (-375) vs. Ian Garry (+295)
  • Ciryl Gane (-360) vs. Alexander Volkov (+285)
  • Bryce Mitchell (-850) vs. Kron Gracie (+575)
  • Nate Landwehr (-130) vs. Dooho Choi (+110)

Preliminary Card:

  • Anthony Smith (+280) vs. Dominick Reyes (-355)
  • Vicente Luque (+130) vs. Themba Gorimbo (-155)
  • Movsar Evloev (-238) vs. Aljamain Sterling (+195)
  • Randy Brown (+130) vs. Bryan Battle (-218)

Early Preliminary Card:

  • Chris Weidman (-115) vs. Eryk Anders (-105)
  • Cody Durden (+130) vs. Joshua Van (-155)
  • Michael Chiesa (-112) vs. Max Griffin (-108)
  • Clay Guida (+700) vs. Chase Hooper (-1100)
  • Kennedy Nzechukwu (-550) vs. ?ukasz Brzeski (+410)