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Rematch Timeline | Ciryl Gane vs Alexander Volkov
The UFC heavyweight division has changed significantly since Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov’s initial encounter in 2021.
During that time, Francis Ngannou held the heavyweight title, defeating Stipe Miocic and subsequently facing Jon Jones at UFC 309 last month before Miocic’s retirement.
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Following their first bout, Gane pursued UFC glory through three fights, while Volkov climbed the rankings with impressive showings.
As they gear up for a rematch at UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura on December 7 in Las Vegas, recap their journeys post their initial matchup.
First Fight
(UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov – June 26, 2021)
The initial clash showcased two elite strikers engaging in a technical battle with minimal grappling exchanges.
Both fighters displayed significant striking volume, landing over 110 significant strikes with around 50% accuracy. Gane attempted all grappling but was unsuccessful. Ultimately, Gane secured a narrow unanimous decision.
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Ciryl Gane vs Derrick Lewis
(UFC 265: Lewis vs Gane – August 7, 2021)
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In his next fight, Volkov faced Alexander Romanov, defending against early takedown attempts and securing a decisive TKO victory.
Ciryl Gane vs Serghei Spivac
(UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Spivac – September 2, 2023)
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Volkov faced Sergei Pavlovich in June, continuing his winning streak with a unanimous decision victory, solidifying his status as a top contender.
Ranked just behind Gane, the fighters are ready for a high-stakes rematch this Saturday at UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura in Las Vegas.
Don’t miss a moment of UFC 310: Pantoja vs Asakura, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 7, 2024. Prelims start at 8pm ET/5am PT, while the main card kicks off live on PPV at 10pm ET/7pm PT.
