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Daniel Cormier Has Revealed That Shavkat Rakhmonov Beat Ian Garry At UFC 310 With Torn MCL 55t60
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Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier has revealed that Shavkat Rakhmonov beat Ian Garry at UFC 310 with a torn MCL. ‘DC’ revealed on his YouTube channel that Rakhmonov fought with a brutal knee injury, but still got the win over Machado Garry.
Daniel Cormier Reveals Shavkat Rakhmonov Beat Ian Garry At UFC 310 With Torn MCL 165m73
When it comes to respected MMA opinions, there aren’t many people who are more knowledgeable than Daniel Cormier.
Cormier is now of course an analyst for ESPN, as well as a co-commentator for the UFC alongside Joe Rogan and Jon Anik. Not to mention the fact he is a two-weight UFC champion, having won both the 205-pound and UFC Heavyweight Title during his illustrious MMA career.
Best known for his rivalry with current heavyweight king Jon Jones, Cormier is a highly respected voice in MMA circles and has extensive knowledge on all parts of mixed martial arts.
Daniel Cormier was octagon side at Alexandre Pantoja defend his UFC Flyweight Title against Kai Asakura, as well as Shavkat Rakhmonov become the first man to beat the previous undefeated Ian Garry.
It was the co-main event that caught Cormier’s eye, with the Kazakh somewhat underwhelming compared to previous performances. Ian Garry was the first man to take Rakhmonov the distance, with some UFC fans questioning the possible reasons for Shavkat’s lacklustre display.
Well, ‘DC’ has revealed that the reason for Rakhmonov’s underwhelming display is because he fought with a serious knee injury. Cormier has confirmed that the 19-0 #1 welterweight contender went into the Ian Machado Garry fight with a torn MCL.
Cormier: Rakhmonov ‘Fought With An Injury’ In UFC 310 Win Over Ian Garry 3m273j
In the aftermath of UFC 310, Daniel Cormier has revealed that Ian Garry fight with a torn MCL.
“I learned after, that [Shavkat] fought with an injury. I think he tore his MCL going into that fight. With a torn ligament in your knee, you’re not going to look like the killer that you looked like in fights prior,” said Cormier on his YouTube channel.
This could be the reason for Shavkat’s strange performance, with many fans puzzled as to why he didn’t look as good as usual. The 30-year-old was a pre-fight favourite with the best UFC betting sites in the UK, and did eventually get the job done via decision.
His five-round unanimous decision victory over Ian Garry at UFC 310 was the first time Rakhmonov had ever heard the final bell in his MMA career, having won all his previous 18 fights via knockout or submission.
UFC President Dana White has revealed that Rakhmonov will face Belal Muhammad next for the UFC Welterweight Title, once the champion has recovered from his injury and Shavkat has rested up too.
UFC fans will be hoping the unbeaten welterweight won’t need surgery on his injured knee, meaning he could return to the octagon for his maiden title fight before the summer. Time will tell whether this is the case or not.
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