Garry landed 7 of 9 significant strikes to Makhachev’s 0 of 3, but Makhachev completed two takedowns and controlled 3:12 of the fifth. That control could swing the round toward Makhachev on the scorecards, while Garry needed to prevent the takedowns and keep the fight at striking range.

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Garry outlanded Makhachev 7-3 in significant strikes, but Makhachev landed two takedowns and controlled 3:05 to Garry’s 0:12. The totals are now tied at 22 significant strikes, while Makhachev’s five takedowns, 9:18 of control and one knockdown strengthen his scorecard position; Garry needs to stop the takedowns and avoid extended control.

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Garry outlanded Makhachev 9-5 in significant strikes, while Makhachev secured the round’s only takedown and had 0:16 of control to Garry’s 0:05. The scorecards may hinge on Garry’s striking edge versus Makhachev’s takedown, and Makhachev needs to turn future takedowns into longer control.

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Makhachev outlanded Garry 11-6 in significant strikes, added one takedown and held 2:19 of control to Garry’s 0:17. That gives Makhachev a strong case for Round 2 and moves the fight further away from the pre-fight projection of a Garry decision. Garry needs to raise his striking output and prevent Makhachev from building control time.

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Makhachev led 3-0 in significant strikes, scored the round’s only takedown and knockdown, and controlled 3:38. That puts him clearly ahead on the opening-round scorecards despite Garry entering as the model’s 56% decision favorite; Garry needs to stop the takedowns and begin landing significant strikes.

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