Shavkat Rakhmonov makes his long awaited return to the UFC Octagon after nearly a year away. The undefeated welterweight will square off against fellow rising star Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310, this weekend in a highly anticipated title eliminator.
Rakhmonov, 30, last fought in December 2023, where he dominated Stephen Thompson with a second round submission at UFC 296. Now, the undefeated fighter is back and ready for another challenge as he faces Garry, who is also unbeaten in his career.
Rakhmonov vs. Garry: A Title Eliminator at UFC 310
This clash will serve as a pivotal match for both fighters. Rakhmonov was initially scheduled to headline UFC 310 against Belal Muhammad, but a foot infection forced Muhammad to withdraw from the bout. As a result, the highly anticipated showdown between Rakhmonov and Garry will now be the co-main event of UFC 310, following the UFC flyweight championship bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura.
Fight Date and Start Time:
Date: Saturday, December 7
Main Card Start Time: 10:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 a.m. GMT (Sunday)
Rakhmonov vs. Garry Cagewalks (approx.): 11:45 p.m. ET / 4:45 a.m. GMT (Sunday)
UFC 310 Fight Card:
This event has experienced a few changes due to injuries and other fight related issues, but here is the final lineup:
Main Card:
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura – UFC Flyweight Title
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry – Welterweight
Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov – Heavyweight
Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie – Featherweight
Nate Landwehr vs. Choi Dooho – Featherweight
Prelims:
Dominick Reyes vs. Anthony Smith – Light Heavyweight
Vicente Luque vs. Themba Gorimbo – Welterweight
Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling – Featherweight
Randy Brown vs. Bryan Battle – Welterweight
Early Prelims:
Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders – Catchweight (195lbs)
Cody Durden vs. Joshua Van – Flyweight
Michael Chiesa vs. Max Griffin – Welterweight
Clay Guida vs. Chase Hooper – Lightweight
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Lukasz Brzeski – Heavyweight
Where Will the Fight Take Place?
UFC 310 will take place at the renowned TMobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, providing the perfect backdrop for a night of highstakes MMA action.
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry: Tale of the Tape
Shavkat Rakhmonov
Nationality: Uzbek
Age: 30
Height: 6' 1"
Total Fights: 18
Record: 18-0-0
Ian Machado Garry
Nationality: Irish
Age: 27
Height: 6' 3"
Total Fights: 15
Record: 15-0-0
Both fighters enter this highly anticipated contest with undefeated records, making this one of the most exciting matchups in the welterweight division. Fans can expect a thrilling fight as Rakhmonov and Garry look to take one step closer to a future title shot.
