“I just took a risk”: Shavkat Rakhmonov reveals the pain and regret behind his decision to fight Ian Machado Garry with a serious knee injury
- Posted on September 7, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Shavkat Rakhmonov discusses the difficult decision to compete against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 despite battling a significant knee injury. The undefeated welterweight contender reflects on the physical toll and psychological burden of fighting through pain, acknowledging that competing with such a serious ailment was a calculated risk that ultimately tested his resilience and determination in the octagon.
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“I just took a risk”: Shavkat Rakhmonov reveals the pain and regret behind his decision to fight Ian Machado Garry with a serious knee injury
Shavkat Rakhmonov has opened up about the serious injury he carried into his last UFC fight. The undefeated welterweight now admits he should not have fought Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310, but chose to take the risk anyway.
