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This Saturday's card features a clash of undefeated welterweights, with Rakhmonov (18-0) competing (15-0). Rakhmonov is currently ranked No. 2 in the category at 170 pounds with Garry sitting at number 7.
Rakhmonov goes into the fight as the big favorite, with some sports betting even offering odds of 4:1. But Sterling likes Garry's chances of pulling off the upset and maintaining his own perfect record.
“In this case I’m leaning towards Ian Garry,” Sterling said on his commentary . “I just think knowing him, I don’t know if he still trains with the Chute Box guys, I think he controls the distance really well. For him to beat a guy like him [] It wasn't the most exciting fight, but he did what he had to do to win. I think he knows how to win. I think he could outdo him.”
Win or lose, should the fight be on the scorecards, it would be a first for Rakhmonov. All of the Kazakh star's victories have come by knockout or submission, including six UFC finishes. On the other hand, almost half of Garry's wins have come by decision, including his last three against Page. And .
One reason Rakhmonov is so popular is his versatility. Although he has demonstrated excellent striking skills, Rakhmonov is arguably the most dangerous fighter in the division due to his ability to overwhelm his opponents with his wrestling.
Sterling is impressed with what he saw, but isn't sure fans will get to see Rakhmonov's full capabilities. If Garry is at least able to defeat Rakhmonov to a stalemate on the mat, Sterling sees a path to victory for the Irishman.
“I think in order to judge someone's grappling, you have to look at sequences to know how well they move on the floor,” Sterling said of Rakhmonov. “And I don't know if I've seen it where it's like, okay, that's enough for him to take him down when things get tough on his feet, or if he takes him down and here and he can end can probably end the fight.
“But then again, I haven’t seen that from Ian either, so it’s really hard to say. I just think about the feet, I think the point fighting game, I prefer Ian Garry. The fight is an X-factor.”
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