Will Ian Machado Garry’s strategic evasion tactics deliver him a victory over Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310? One surging contender, Joaquin Buckley, believes so. “A lot of people will not believe me,” Buckley stated in an interview with James Lynch for Middle Easy. “I think Ian Garry is going to win – by the skin of his teeth just like the rest of his wins that he had.”
Buckley outlined his rationale: Garry’s success hinges on strategically surviving, evading attacks and setting up traps rather than attempting powerful strikes. If Rakhmonov becomes aggressive, Buckley believes the Irishman will utilize his skills to stay safe, making it challenging to land impactful blows. “You’re not going to be able to land those power shots,” he argued.
“If you get in the fire with Shavkat Rakhmonov, you’re going to get burned.” This is the key strategy, according to Buckley. But he believes that Garry will avoid getting caught in the Russian’s fiery attacks. Instead, he expects “Ian Garry getting his hand raised by decision.”
Buckley’s prediction, however, hinges on how Rakhmonov’s aggression plays out. UFC 310 takes place on December 7th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Keep tuned for live coverage of this pivotal welterweight battle as both fighters seek to seize the top spot.