Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov Prediction on December 7, 2024

Match info

Fighting fans are getting ready for UFC 310, the eagerly awaited men’s MMA (mixed martial arts) event that will pit two of the most formidable heavyweights against one another in what’s likely to be a titanic battle. Ciryl Gane, the former temporary champion, will rematch Alexander Volkov on Saturday, December 7. Although Gane dominated their initial encounter in 2021, much has transpired since then. As far as being active within the Octagon is concerned. At 10 p.m. local time, one of the main-card fights will begin at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

This is a duel that might drastically alter the rankings. Who has better odds then? Who’s ahead, statistically speaking? Without further ado, let’s examine a statistical breakdown to determine the answers to these questions. For starters, Gane is the favorite by UFC betting websites.

Meeting statistics

The current form of Ciryl Gane

Since defeating Serghei Spivac in Paris last September to redeem for losing to Jon Jones earlier that year, the Frenchman hasn’t competed. Just like his next rival, the 34-year-old Gane is a seasoned MMA heavyweight with strong records. The 1.96-meter Frenchman is headed into the Octagon with a 12-0-2 record; aside from the loss to Jones, his only other loss occurred in a championship match against Francis “The Predator” Ngannou.

“Bon Gamin” is renowned for his smooth movements and ability to keep a crucial gap from his opponent. Additionally, Gane’s MMA record includes three submission victories and six knockouts, demonstrating his battle IQ. With significant victories over some of the best in the division, like Tai Tuivasa and Sergei Pavlovich, as well as a previous victory against Volkov at UFC Vegas 30, the Frenchman will be a formidable opponent for the Russian. He’s the favorite with odds of 1.29 on RuBet. On the other hand, the odds for Volkov’s win are set at 3.63.

The current form of Alexander Volkov

Unlike Gane, since losing to Tom Aspinall, Volkov has won four straight games, most recently against Pavlovich in June of last year. Volkov has a ton of experience on his side, and his impressive 38 wins out of 48 matches in professional mixed martial arts speak for themselves. Furthermore, at 2.01 meters, “Drago” is far taller than Gane. The 36-year-old Volkov has a distinct height and reach advantage in the fight, which has helped him succeed in his professional life. He has demonstrated repeatedly that he can stop a fight with a single blow, as seen by his 24 career knockouts. He was to challenge Gane this October at UFC 308 but was prevented from fighting due to a knee injury.

Head-to-head

The last and also only time these two locked fists was, as said on June 27. Gane triumphed on points.

Match analytics

It’s difficult to predict this duel. However, it appears like Gane will have the advantage if we compare the two fighters’ fighting styles. Given that he’s one of the few heavyweights in the class who can match a middleweight’s speed, “Bon Gamin” is renowned for his fluid movements and quickness. He’ll attempt to exhaust his opponent inside the Octagon because he is far more nimble than “Drago”, who’s a beast when it comes to striking; therefore, this would be the best strategy for Gane. The Russian’s fists have the sheer power to knock someone out in a matter of minutes because of his enormous height and physique. He has 24 career KO/TKO victories for a reason. However, Volkov is only significantly slower than “Bon Gamin” due to his enormous bulk. This fight won’t go the distance, unlike their first face-to-face.

Tip: Total Under 2.5, with the odd of 3 on 1xBit.