‘I wonder why they didn’t release the other part of the sparring’… Shavkat Rakhmonov makes huge claim about what really happened with Ian Garry

Shavkat Rakhmonov has claimed that the leaked sparring footage between Ian Garry and him doesn't quite tell the full story of what happened.

The welterweight titans will face off Saturday night at UFC 310 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov claims he submitted Ian Garry

The match between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Garry has captured the public's imagination, with fans eager to see if the Irishman can put an end to the Kazakh's rise to the pinnacle of the sport.

When the clash was first announced, many believed that Rakhmonov would have too much for his rival. But that all changed when a clip of the pair's sparring came to light.

While the MMA stars are clearly not working to their full potential, the Dubliner appears to sidestep the action by landing a knee to the body that prompted his sparring partner to nod respectfully.

However, Rakhmonov is convinced that if the full duration of their session were posted, people would have a very different perception of the fight this weekend.

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In an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, he said: “Although his wife at the time asked me if she could film the footage of us sparring, I accepted.

“But they didn't ask me whether they can release it or not. I wonder why they didn't release the other part of the sparring.

When asked what happened, the fighter replied: “Ian Garry taps. It was a submission, a choke.”

Regardless, the 30-year-old doesn't believe a slight move will have any impact on what happens at UFC 310. He says: “The most important thing for me is the win. Sparring is sparring, fighting is different. Ian Garry is a very tough opponent who is a good tactician and comes in with a good game plan. So for me it doesn't matter, submission or abandonment. For me, winning is the most important thing.”

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Michael Bisping has climbed the UFC mountain and is a lover of the game. He regularly provides his analysis on the biggest fights in the UFC.

That said, he is looking forward to next weekend's big clash, where he lays out exactly what he thinks will happen.

And he has informed Garry that he must avoid one specific thing or he risks becoming unconscious.

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