Training partners-turned-opponents: that’s what Ian Machado Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov are.
Ahead of their UFC 310 clash Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, Garry (18-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) and Rakhmonov (15-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) squared off Thursday at MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first time since their booking was made official. The faceoff came following the conclusion of a pre-fight news conference.
The welterweight bout between the former Kill Cliff sparring partners serves as the five-round pay-per-view co-main event (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, Hulu, ESPN+).
Garry stepped into the fight on short notice, replacing injured champion Belal Muhammad. Both men look to maintain their undefeated records and solidify themself as the next title challenger.
Shavkat Rakhmonov gave an intense look to Ian Machado Garry at their first #UFC310 staredown 🔥 pic.twitter.com/m587owhAJV
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 6, 2024