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Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov are gearing up for a high-stakes rematch with a No. 1 contender spot on the line. According to sources close to the situation, the two heavyweight fighters have agreed to clash at UFC 308, scheduled for October 26 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Although the contracts have yet to be officially signed, the bout promises to be a major highlight of the event.
The news, initially reported by Ag. Fight, marks the second encounter between Gane and Volkov. Their first meeting took place at a UFC APEX event in June 2021, where Gane emerged victorious with a unanimous decision after a grueling five-round main event.
Ciryl Gane (12-2) has been on a rollercoaster journey recently. After a disappointing loss to Jon Jones at UFC 285, where he missed his second shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion, Gane made a strong comeback. He secured a second-round TKO against Serghei Spivac at UFC Paris this past September, reigniting his ambitions for the heavyweight title. The French fighter is determined to secure his position at the forefront of the title race by defeating Volkov once again.
Alexander Volkov (38-10), on the other hand, has been in impressive form since his submission loss to Tom Aspinall in March 2022. Volkov has strung together four consecutive victories, most recently defeating fellow Russian Sergei Pavlovich via unanimous decision in June. His winning streak also includes decisive finishes against ranked heavyweights Tai Tuivasa, Alexandr Romanov, and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, showcasing his resurgence in the heavyweight division.
The upcoming rematch between Gane and Volkov is poised to be a thrilling battle, with both fighters eyeing a future title shot. Gane's technical prowess and Volkov's relentless power will make for an exciting and dynamic showdown.
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