Michael Bisping believes Ian Machado Garry will win, but warns about Rakhmonov

Ian Gary in victory in UFC 298. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews

A UFC veteran has no doubts about the possibility of Ian Gary be the first to win Shavkat Rakhmonov. Michael Bisping preached respect for the Irish, on his YouTube channel, and analyzed conditions that could be unfavorable to 'The Future'.

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“I've said this before, you have to have a lot of respect for Ian Gary. He didn't have to take this fight, but can he stop the takedown? It seems like all I'm talking about here is takedowns. Shavkat Rakhmonov is too high for the division, as well as Ian Gary. Both are 1,90'XNUMX" and capable strikers," Bisping said.

"Ian Gary will probably dance around the octagon and use the exact same game plan he used against Geoff neal . He has to keep Shavkat Rakhmonov away from him. If he can't stop the fall, he will be finished. This is not disrespect to Ian Gary.” advised 'The Count'.

The first defeat

If a draw or no result is not declared in a welterweight fight (up to 77kg), someone will leave the octagon defeated for the first time in their career. Shavkat Rakhmonov boasts a perfect record of 18 fights. All six of the Kazakhstani fighter's UFC bouts were won by submission.

As for the Irishman – married to a Brazilian – Ian Machado Garry He also won all of his professional fights. He has 15 recorded fights. Of the eight times he has competed in the UFC, five victories have been achieved by decision.