‘Never seen that before’ – Ian Garry forced to make major change mid-fight in historic UFC first
Ian Garry was forced to change his shorts after they ripped during his UFC 310 defeat. Garry was looking to continue his unbeaten run since inking a deal with the MMA promotion, as he took on 19-0 undefeated Kazakh star Shavkhat Rakhmonov in Las Vegas on the UFC 310 pay-per-view. TNT SportsGarry’s shorts ripped in the third round[/caption] The Irish star fell to a tough defeat losing to a close points decision in a thrilling clash, but it wasn’t just the result that grabbed fans attention. During the fight and in between rounds, Garry was forced to consult his corner after suffering a historic wardrobe malfunction. His shorts had ripped during an exchange with his opponent, as footage showed the tear occurred as Rakhmonov looked to get begin wrestling. As the claxon was close to sounding for the next round, he was forced by his team to strip down and take off his shorts, changing them during the fight. Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan who were part of the broadcasting team for the fight, were left stunned. View Tweet: https://twitter.com/hashtag/UFC310?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Heavyweight legend Cormier even believed it was the first time he had ever seen such an incident in the history of the UFC. He remarked: “Look at that, they are having to change his shorts. “I’ve never seen that before.” Garry insisted he would not rush when making the change, and a short break took place before action got underway. After the fight when assessing the incident at his post-fight press conference, he added: “So I didn’t see it or feel it, what happened? TNT SportsHe was forced to change his shorts midway through the fight[/caption] “You guys are lucky you didn’t a show. It’s very lucky I am wearing f***ing pants.” Unfortunately despite the rare change, the Irishman was unable to make the adjustments needed to get the upper hand in the fight. Although competing at a fantastic level throughout, it just wasn’t enough on the night. Garry will now face a rebuild at 170lbs, but his stocks have risen significantly. And he still believes he can conquer the division one day, despite falling short. “I expected Shavkat to bring everything he had. He brought the venom, he brought the pressure, he brought the grappling,” he said. Garry was narrowly beaten by RakhmonovGetty “I felt like I shut almost everything he did down, and I feel like I had more success than he did. I stopped all of his success. Everything he tried to do, I stopped. “I shut it down. I beat him in the clinch, I stopped his knees, I stopped him on the feet and then I was the one putting on chokes and submissions. “We’ve never seen a fight where Shavkat looked like that. Today, I’m very happy with my performance. “My hand may have not have got raised, but I know I’m a champion at heart and I will get that belt one day.”
Ian Garry was forced to change his shorts after they ripped during his UFC 310 defeat.
Garry was looking to continue his unbeaten run since inking a deal with the MMA promotion, as he took on 19-0 undefeated Kazakh star Shavkhat Rakhmonov in Las Vegas on the UFC 310 pay-per-view.
The Irish star fell to a tough defeat losing to a close points decision in a thrilling clash, but it wasn’t just the result that grabbed fans attention.
During the fight and in between rounds, Garry was forced to consult his corner after suffering a historic wardrobe malfunction.
His shorts had ripped during an exchange with his opponent, as footage showed the tear occurred as Rakhmonov looked to get begin wrestling.
As the claxon was close to sounding for the next round, he was forced by his team to strip down and take off his shorts, changing them during the fight.
Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan who were part of the broadcasting team for the fight, were left stunned.
Heavyweight legend Cormier even believed it was the first time he had ever seen such an incident in the history of the UFC.
He remarked: “Look at that, they are having to change his shorts.
“I’ve never seen that before.”
Garry insisted he would not rush when making the change, and a short break took place before action got underway.
After the fight when assessing the incident at his post-fight press conference, he added: “So I didn’t see it or feel it, what happened?
“You guys are lucky you didn’t a show. It’s very lucky I am wearing f***ing pants.”
Unfortunately despite the rare change, the Irishman was unable to make the adjustments needed to get the upper hand in the fight.
Although competing at a fantastic level throughout, it just wasn’t enough on the night.
Garry will now face a rebuild at 170lbs, but his stocks have risen significantly.
And he still believes he can conquer the division one day, despite falling short.
“I expected Shavkat to bring everything he had. He brought the venom, he brought the pressure, he brought the grappling,” he said.
“I felt like I shut almost everything he did down, and I feel like I had more success than he did. I stopped all of his success. Everything he tried to do, I stopped.
“I shut it down. I beat him in the clinch, I stopped his knees, I stopped him on the feet and then I was the one putting on chokes and submissions.
“We’ve never seen a fight where Shavkat looked like that. Today, I’m very happy with my performance.
“My hand may have not have got raised, but I know I’m a champion at heart and I will get that belt one day.”
