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Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov – Odds and Match Preview

Ciryl GaneThe upcoming UFC 310 heavyweight bout between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov is set to be an exciting rematch…

Ciryl Gane

The upcoming UFC 310 heavyweight bout between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov is set to be an exciting rematch scheduled for December 7, 2024. This fight pits two of the top-ranked heavyweights against each other, with Gane currently ranked #2 and Volkov at #3 in the division.

Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov – Odds

As of the latest information, Gane is listed as the favorite with odds of -250, while Volkov is the underdog at +200. These odds suggest that the bookmakers and betting markets view Gane as the more likely winner of the fight. To play the odds effectively make sure to check out best offshore sportsbooks right here.

To put this in perspective, if you were to bet $100 on Gane, you would win $40 if he emerged victorious, for a total payout of $140. On the other hand, a $100 bet on Volkov would net you $200 if he pulls off the upset, for a total payout of $300.

It’s worth noting that while Gane is favored, the odds aren’t overwhelmingly in his favor. This reflects the competitive nature of the matchup and the respect that Volkov commands as a top-ranked heavyweight. Gane defeated Volkov in their previous encounter in 2021 by unanimous decision. This history, combined with Gane’s fighting style and technical ability, likely contributes to his status as the favorite.

Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov

France’s ‘Bon Gamin’ Ciryl Gane combines his Muay Thai background with excellent footwork and technical striking, making him a formidable opponent against any heavyweight on the feet. Gane’s fighting approach relies more on movement and precision than raw power, which sets him apart from many other heavyweights. He has a professional MMA record of 12 wins and 2 losses, with 6 of those wins coming by knockout.

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The Russian-born ‘Drago’ Alexander Volkov has a background in Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He’s known for his striking length and skills, particularly his powerful kicks and his ability to use his 6’7″ height to his advantage. Volkov has a more extensive professional record with 37 wins and 10 losses, including 24 wins by knockout. Right now, he is riding an impressive four-fight win streak.

The French-born Ciryl Gane won their first encounter by unanimous decision in 2021, and he’ll be looking to repeat that performance. However, Volkov has shown impressive form recently, particularly in his dominant win against Sergei Pavlovich. A win for either fighter could potentially put them in line for a title shot in the UFC’s heavyweight division.

At the top of the division stands Jon Jones as the heavyweight king and Tom Aspinall as the interim champion. Both Gane and Volkov have losses to both Jones and Aspinall that each heavyweight striker would like to avenge and take UFC gold in the process.

In addition to the heavyweight bout between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov, UFC 310 features several other exciting matchups. This bout is not just a clash of fighting styles but also a crucial moment in both fighters’ careers as they aim to climb closer to a championship opportunity in the UFC’s heavyweight division.

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Tom Aspinall Predicts Fight Between Potential Next Opponents Ciryl Gane & Alexander Volkov

It’s safe to say that interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is not too confident that the winner of Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will face him to unify the belts following UFC 309. The two veterans are set to collide at Madison Square Garden where it’s expected that both men will retire after the […]

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It’s safe to say that interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is not too confident that the winner of Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will face him to unify the belts following UFC 309. The two veterans are set to collide at Madison Square Garden where it’s expected that both men will retire after the fight.

That leaves Aspinall likely looking at an upcoming clash between top contenders as his next opponent once he’s promoted to being the full champion. At UFC 310 on December 7, former interim champion Ciryl Gane will make his return to the Octagon to face off with Alexander Volkov in a rematch.

Gane was dominant in their first meeting back in 2021 but a lot has changed since then, especially when you look at both men’s activity. The Frenchman hasn’t fought since September of last year where he stopped Serghei Spivac in Paris to bounce back from his loss to Jones earlier that year.

As for Aspinall’s former opponent in Volkov, he’s won four in a row since losing to the Brit with his latest victory over Sergei Pavlovich coming this past June. In a recent interview with CasinoHawks, Aspinall previewed the fight.

He believes that the recent form and activity of the Russian will make this fight far more competitive than their initial meeting at the Apex three years ago.

“I think it’s a 50-50 fight. I know they fought before, and it was an absolute stinker—the first one was terrible. Since I fought Volkov, he’s improved a lot. He’s changed his training situation, and Gane has been inactive. Gane seems to fight once a year against opponents who suit him quite well. It’s hard to say; Volkov has been very active. I think he fought four or five times since we fought a couple of years ago, which is a lot for an elite heavyweight. I still think it’s a close fight, though, because I believe Gane is very good and smart, but I think it’ll be a lot closer than the last one, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Volkov pulled it off.”

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Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Ciryl Gane, Featured in New Netflix Series ‘The Cage’

Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Ciryl Gane, Featured in New Netflix Series 'The Cage'UFC superstars Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, and Ciryl Gane will all appear in a new Netflix original series focusing…

Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Ciryl Gane, Featured in New Netflix Series 'The Cage'

UFC superstars Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, and Ciryl Gane will all appear in a new Netflix original series focusing on the world of mixed martial arts

Starring Melvin Boomer and directed by Franck Gastambide, The Cage tells the story of a young professional mixed martial artist working his way up the ladder of the French circuit where he faces off against a heated rival. In the trailer, which you can see below, the protagonist (played by Boomer) competes for the popular Poland-based promotion KSW but has big dreams of making it to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Ciryl Gane

Along the way, Boomer’s character gets help from two of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Jon Jones and GSP, in addition to former interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane.

“Dreaming of going pro, a young fighter struggles to be seen until an unexpected combat lands him a shot at the big time — and a brutal rival in the cage,” the official synopsis reads.

GSP returns to acting while Jon Jones takes on his first role

St-Pierre, who is no stranger to acting, unveiled the project on social media.

“I’m thrilled to finally share with you a project that we’ve been passionately working on with an amazingly talented team!” he wrote on X. “We’ve poured our hearts and souls into this, and it’s almost time to unveil it to the world! Stay tuned!!!”

Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Ciryl Gane

Previously, the former two-division UFC champion has appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing the role of Batroc the Leaper in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and the Disney+ exclusive series, The Falcon & The Winter Soldier.

As for Jon Jones, this will be his first acting gig.

Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Ciryl Gane

The three UFC stars will be joined by other athletes from the world of combat sports, including former WBC Muay Thai world champion Samy Sana, seven-time Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion Anissa Meksen, and UFC standouts Taylor Lapilus and Morgan Charrière.

The Cage will stream live on Netflix starting Friday, November 8.

Stacked UFC 308 Lineup Takes A Hit As Main Card Fight Gets Postponed

While still loaded with prominent names and big stakes, next month’s UFC 308 pay-per-view has lost one of its main card matchups. After staging a UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi early last month, mixed martial arts’ leading promotion will soon be back in the Middle East for its annual October numbered event at the […]

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While still loaded with prominent names and big stakes, next month’s UFC 308 pay-per-view has lost one of its main card matchups.

After staging a UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi early last month, mixed martial arts’ leading promotion will soon be back in the Middle East for its annual October numbered event at the Etihad Arena.

And the UFC has put together a stacked card for the occasion, headlined by a highly anticipated featherweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. Setting the stage for them will be a rearranged middleweight showdown that sees Khamzat Chimaev return against Robert Whittaker.

Among a slew of other ranked collisions was set to be a heavyweight rematch between former interim champion Ciryl Gane and charging Russian Alexander Volkov. That, however, doesn’t appear to be the case anymore.

Per French outlet La Sueur, the bout has been postponed due to an injury on the side of “Drago.” The pair are now expected to run back their 2021 bout at UFC 310 in Las Vegas on December 7.

With this news, the current fights expected to take place at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 26 are as follows:

  • Ilia Topuria (C) vs. Max Holloway (featherweight championship main event)
  • Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev (middleweight co-main event)
  • Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Raki? (light heavyweight)
  • Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige (featherweight)
  • Geoff Neal vs. Rafael dos Anjos (welterweight)
  • Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan (middleweight)
  • Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (welterweight)
  • Said Nurmagomedov vs. Daniel Santos (bantamweight)
  • Mateusz R?becki vs. Myktybek Orolbai (lightweight)
  • Bruno Silva vs. Ismail Naurdiev (middleweight)
  • Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo (bantamweight)
  • Justin Tafa vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu (heavyweight)
  • Abus Magomedov vs. Brunno Ferreira (middleweight)
  • Ibo Aslan vs. Raffael Cerqueira (light heavyweight)

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‘Hunter Campbell Himself Called Netflix’ – Ciryl Gane’s Coach Dismisses Ducking Tom Aspinall Narrative

Despite the history between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall with the way their first fight ended, having this match-up for the interim heavyweight title was not the first choice for the co-main event of UFC 304. If the UFC was able to make it happen, Ciryl Gane was reportedly the frontrunner to face Aspinall in […]

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Despite the history between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall with the way their first fight ended, having this match-up for the interim heavyweight title was not the first choice for the co-main event of UFC 304.

If the UFC was able to make it happen, Ciryl Gane was reportedly the frontrunner to face Aspinall in Manchester this Saturday.

It was later revealed that Gane was unable to fight on July 27 due to previous commitments that he had made to working on a movie.

The French fighter received criticism for this as a result but as his coach recently explained, the decision wasn’t made as choosing one or the other.

Fernand Lopez Explains Why Ciryl Gane Couldn’t Fight At UFC 304 After Scheduling Issues

In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Gane’s coach Fernand Lopez explained how this whole process came together and why they were unable to take the interim title fight.

This movie project has been something that “Bon Gamin” was set to work on since much earlier in the year but the plans were changed once the UFC came to him and his team with the idea of fighting Sergei Pavlovich.

Lopez states that Pavlovich was unable to take the fight in March so they made an arrangement to push back the filming so that Gane could fight the Russian powerhouse at UFC 300 in April.

This meant that when the fight didn’t happen, they were unable to change the plans, hence why Gane is now reported to return in October to face Alexander Volkov after almost a full year of inactivity.

Lopez referenced how in trying to make the dates work for all parties, the UFC was in communication with Netflix to try and reschedule the movie’s filming schedule to allow for Gane to compete at UFC 304.

Unfortunately, they were unable to push the dates back even further which led to Aspinall defending the interim title in a rematch with Blaydes instead.

“When we went back with Netflix, signed the deal with Netflix, we couldn’t stop it. The UFC couldn’t stop it. Matter of fact, I give the contact of Netflix and I give the contact of the producer of the movie that was very kind, I give that contact to the UFC and try to talk with them. UFC have very good relationship with Netflix, with the global Netflix, and they was trying to reschedule thing and change thing I say okay, if you can make it to move things, to remove the movie and push it a little bit back, then we are good to go.

“We will do that, we will wait and we will do the fight and then wait for the movie and they tried with the UFC. Hunter Campbell himself call Netflix to try to push back the filming but that was too much money to spend. That was too much thing to move around and again, this is something that is not a problem. We don’t have any beef with the UFC talking about this movie.”

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Curtis Blaydes Suggests Jon Jones Likely Turned Down ‘Harder Fight’ Against Him For Heavyweight Debut: ‘Smart Decision…’ 

UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes wasn’t surprised to see Ciryl Gane get the call for Jon Jones’ heavyweight debut last year. Having spent three years away from the Octagon following his final defense of the light heavyweight title in 2020, Jones successfully arrived in a new weight class at UFC 285 in March 2023. The […]

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UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes wasn’t surprised to see Ciryl Gane get the call for Jon Jones’ heavyweight debut last year.

Having spent three years away from the Octagon following his final defense of the light heavyweight title in 2020, Jones successfully arrived in a new weight class at UFC 285 in March 2023.

The all-time MMA great achieved his two-division ambitions by submitting former interim champion Ciryl Gane in the first round of their clash for the then-vacant heavyweight title.

Many questioned the decision to place “Bon Gamin” opposite Jones given that he boasted a sole win over Tai Tuivasa since falling short against Francis Ngannou in early 2022. Blaydes was among those branded a logical candidate by a portion of the community, with “Razor” coming off three straight wins.

But the American didn’t get the opportunity, and he believes Jones’ desire for a more comfortable heavyweight debut played a part in that…

Blaydes: A Lot Of Heavyweights ‘Would Have Been Harder’ For Jones Than Gane

During an interview with ESPN MMA’s Andreas Hale, Blaydes looked back on his path to the title shot that awaits him at UFC 304 in Manchester, England, this Saturday night, including the snub he received for the vacant championship bout that followed Ngannou’s exit.

“Razor” insisted that the decision to go a different route for Jones’ first foray into the weight class was not a shock, both down to the marketing edge for French star Gane and the increased difficulty he has no doubt the light heavyweight legend would have had against him at UFC 285.

“I wasn’t surprised (that UFC booked Gane vs. Jones). I’ve been with the UFC for eight years now. Like, I get it,” Blaydes said. “Marketing. He’s French, which means he brings in all the fans over there. He has an aesthetically pleasing style. A lot of people don’t like wrestling, so I get that. He does all the fancy karate stance and all that. It’s easy to market his highlights versus the highlights that I have.

“Also, i think they asked Jon and were probably like, ‘Jon, do you wanna go against this guy who doesn’t know how to wrestle? Or this guy, who knows how to wrestle?’ I think he did the business, smart decision,” Blaydes continued. “I am a harder fight for him than Gane; I think a lot of guys are a harder fight for him than Gane.”

With the chance to win the interim belt this weekend, the state of the division would suggest that a Jones fight would be back on the cards for Blaydes given the Rochester native’s status as the other heavyweight titleholder.

But with both Jones and the UFC remaining firm on him facing the returning Stipe Miocic instead of unifying the titles, as well as “Razor’s” belief that the champ will likely retire soon after, the UFC 304 co-main event challenger doesn’t see any chance of that coming to fruition.

And that’s despite Jones seemingly expecting Blaydes to occupy the throne adjacent to him soon enough.

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