Alexander Volkov Issues Statement Following UFC Vegas 30 Loss

Alexander Volkov has issued his first statement after losing to Cyril Gane in the UFC Vegas 30 main event. Alexander Volkov entered the UFC APEX on Saturday as a man who had just won back-to-back fights and hoped that a third win, particularly over the…

Alexander Volkov has issued his first statement after losing to Cyril Gane in the UFC Vegas 30 main event. Alexander Volkov entered the UFC APEX on Saturday as a man who had just won back-to-back fights and hoped that a third win, particularly over the #3-ranked heavyweight Cyril Gane, would get him one big step […]

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Renato Moicano Wants Top-15 Opponent next, Earmarks Islam Makhachev, Gregor Gillespie

MoicanoRenato Moicano is targeting a ranked opponent next. Moicano returned to the win column with an impressive and dominant victory over Jai Herbert at UFC Vegas 30 last night. Dominating the Briton on the ground, Moicano eventually sunk in the rear naked choke in the second round to get the tap and he was pleased […]

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Renato Moicano is targeting a ranked opponent next.

Moicano returned to the win column with an impressive and dominant victory over Jai Herbert at UFC Vegas 30 last night. Dominating the Briton on the ground, Moicano eventually sunk in the rear naked choke in the second round to get the tap and he was pleased to say the least.

“I felt like I had to go out strong and get a submission or a finish,” he said afterward (via MMA Junkie). “That was what I trained to do and that’s what I did, fortunately. … I was just so happy he tapped.

“I don’t even know how to explain it, what it’s like to win a fight. To me, it’s the best feeling in the world and I’m going to be feeling like this one week from now. I’m really happy.”

Now 2-1 at lightweight, the former featherweight contender wants to break into the top 15 at 155 pounds. He has two specific names in mind as well.

“My next fight will be against a top 15 (opponent), for sure,” Moicano added. “I keep asking the UFC for the best. I want the best names they can give me, and that’s what I’m looking for – guys like Islam Makhachev, (Gregor) Gillespie, all those guys.

“The best wrestler, the best striker – it’s even better for me. I want to fight the best.”

Whether he gets those names remains to be seen, but Moicano is definitely a fighter to be reckoned with at lightweight.

Who should Moicano fight next?

Justin Jaynes Addresses The Public After Massive $25K Bet Goes Awry

Don’t feel sorry for Justin Jaynes after losing $25,000 yesterday because he isn’t feeling sorry for himself. Any MMA gambler can tell you that one of the worst ways to lose a bet is via split decision, especially if it’s a parlay. In…

Don’t feel sorry for Justin Jaynes after losing $25,000 yesterday because he isn’t feeling sorry for himself. Any MMA gambler can tell you that one of the worst ways to lose a bet is via split decision, especially if it’s a parlay. In Jaynes’s case, there was no parlay; it was a one-legger. But the […]

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Alexander Volkov Releases Statement Following UFC Vegas 30 Defeat To Ciryl Gane

VolkovAlexander Volkov plans on coming back stronger. Volkov suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Ciryl Gane in their UFC Vegas 30 heavyweight headliner last night. In what was purely a striking contest, it was Gane who was outstriking Volkov who looked flustered throughout the contest. It put an end to Volkov’s two-fight winning streak while […]

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Alexander Volkov plans on coming back stronger.

Volkov suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Ciryl Gane in their UFC Vegas 30 heavyweight headliner last night. In what was purely a striking contest, it was Gane who was outstriking Volkov who looked flustered throughout the contest.

It put an end to Volkov’s two-fight winning streak while he will now need to go back to the drawing board if he is to earn his first UFC title shot.

That’s what he plans on doing as following the setback, the Russian took to Instagram to reflect on the fight. He also felt it was much closer than the judges deemed it to be.

“Not all battles are equally victorious,” Volkov wrote. “The fight was tough and equal, and after reviewing it, it doesn’t seem so obvious to me. But I look at him from my side. It doesn’t matter if you lost or not, the main thing is that you did not win!

“I have a lot to grow and work on, but this is the path, and everyone has his own. Thanks to those who are near! I’ll be back as soon as possible!”

It shouldn’t hurt Volkov’s title aspirations too much, however.

After all, he is a top contender and a win or two would see him right back into title contention. But for now, it’s Gane in the hot seat as he looks likely to get the next shot.

What did you make of the fight?

Ciryl Gane Plans To Sit Out For Title Shot

Fresh from his victory at UFC Vegas 30, Ciryl Gane says he’s “ready” for a heavyweight title shot next—and he’s happy to wait for it. The undefeated Gane etched yet another big name onto his résumé with a unanimous decision win over Alexander Vol…

Fresh from his victory at UFC Vegas 30, Ciryl Gane says he’s “ready” for a heavyweight title shot next—and he’s happy to wait for it. The undefeated Gane etched yet another big name onto his résumé with a unanimous decision win over Alexander Volkov on Saturday night. The 31-year-old’s blistering hand speed was on full […]

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Ciryl Gane Plans To Sit Out For Title Shot

Fresh from his victory at UFC Vegas 30, Ciryl Gane says he’s “ready” for a heavyweight title shot next—and he’s happy to wait for it. The undefeated Gane etched yet another big name onto his résumé with a unanimous decision win over Alexander Vol…

Fresh from his victory at UFC Vegas 30, Ciryl Gane says he’s “ready” for a heavyweight title shot next—and he’s happy to wait for it. The undefeated Gane etched yet another big name onto his résumé with a unanimous decision win over Alexander Volkov on Saturday night. The 31-year-old’s blistering hand speed was on full […]

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