Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 | Preview & Prediction
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In what could easily have been a main event at almost any other card, Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry face off in this highly-anticipated welterweight clash
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry Facts
When is UFC 310? UK – the extra preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday December 7th 2024, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am (Sunday) and the main card at 3:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT
Where is UFC 310? T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC 310? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 310
What TV channel is UFC 310 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 310? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 310 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry expected to walk out? Sunday 8th December, 2024, 4:45am UK / Saturday 7th December, 11:45pm US ET / 8:45pm US PT
UFC 310 Main Card
Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura (Flyweight)
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry (Welterweight)
Ciryl Gane vs Alexander Volkov (Heavyweight)
Bryce Mitchell vs Kron Gracie (Featherweight)
Nate Landwehr vs Dooho Choi (Featherweight)
UFC 310 Prelims
Anthony Smith vs Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight)
Vicente Luque vs Themba Gorimbo (Welterweight)
Movsar Evloev vs Aljamain Sterling (Featherweight)
Randy Brown vs Bryan Battle (Welterweight)
Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders (Catchweight – 195 lbs)
Cody Durden vs. Joshua Van (Flyweight)
Michael Chiesa vs Max Griffin (Welterweight)
Clay Guida vs Chase Hooper (Lightweight)
Lukasz Brzeski vs Kennedy Nzechukwu (Heavyweight)
Shavkat Rakhmonov: Kazakh star determined to stay in contention for title shot
Shavkat Rakhmonov (18-0) saw his title shot with Belal Muhammad fall through after the champion picked up an injury but he has to overcome that disappointment here if he is to stay first in line for a shot. Not a single one of his 18 wins have gone to the judges’ scorecards and with this bout over five rounds, it is hard to see this one going the distance neither. Rakhmonov has dominated everybody he has met including Stephen Thompson in his last bout a year ago when he submitted Wonderboy at UFC 296. He cannot ease off the gas now and it is unlikely he will.
Ian Machado Garry: Golden opportunity for Irish star to earn title shot
Ian Machado Garry (15-0) was supposed to be fighting Joaquin Buckley at UFC on ESPN 63 next week but instead he was handed a shot at Rakhmonov after the title fight fell through. This is a golden opportunity for the outspoken Irish star but one he will relish. He has earned this opportunity by winning a shared record of eight consecutive wins in the welterweight division and a ninth will hand him a title shot against Muhammad. This really does represent a step up in quality however and it will be interesting to see if he can rise to the challenge.
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Ian Machado Garry Prediction
Two unbeaten fighters are putting their records on the line here and this fight has title shot ramifications as the winner will get a shot at Belal Muhammad’s welterweight belt.
Studying the two resumes, it is Rakhmonov’s that stands out in terms of calibre of opponent. The manner of his wins is just as impressive and the Kazakh star really has been dominant en route to this stage.
Machado Garry talks a very good game – following in the footsteps of compatriot Conor McGregor. Whether he can back that up, remains to be seen however,
We think Rakhmonov is a class above Machado Garry and it is hard to see the Irishman stopping him from getting his well-deserved title shot. Whether it is submission or late knockout, we expect to see Rakhmonov’s hand getting raised.
Prediction: Shavkat Rakhmonov to win by KO/TKO or submission
