Fans are preparing to see the highly anticipated UFC 310, which will feature two of the most fearsome heavyweights in an epic clash. On December 7, former interim champion Ciryl Gane will fight Alexander Volkov in a rematch. Gane dominated their first meeting in 2021, but a lot has changed since then. At least in terms of being active inside the Octagon.

The Frenchman has not fought since September of last year when he defeated Sergei Spivac in Paris to avenge his loss to Jones earlier that year. On the contrary, Volkov has won four consecutive matches since losing to Tom Aspinall, the most recent coming against Sergei Pavlovich last June. Fans are now anxiously anticipating a fight that has the potential to completely change the rankings. So, what do the odds look like? Based on statistics, who has the upper hand? Without further ado, let’s find out the answers to these questions by a statistic breakdown!

UFC 310: Ciryl Gane Vs. Alexander Volkov Stats

Both Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov are experienced MMA heavyweights with solid records. Gane stands at a towering 6’4″ and is entering the Octagon with a 12-2-0 record, with his lone defeat coming in a championship contest against ‘The Predator’ Francis Ngannou. ‘Bon Gamin’ is known for his fluid movement and being able to maintain much-needed distance with his opponent. And to prove his fight IQ, Gane has 6 knockouts and 3 submission wins in his MMA resume. With major wins against some of the greatest in the division such as Sergei Pavlovich, Tai Tuivasa, and a prior win against Alexander Volkov, the Frenchman will prove to be a mighty hurdle for Volkov to face.

As for Alexander Volkov, ‘Drago’ has massive experience on his side, and his pro-MMA records speak volumes about his skills as he has a whopping 38 wins out of his 48 fights! Not just that, he is also much taller than Gane at 6’7”. In the fight, Volkov has a clear height and reach advantage, which has served him well in his career. With 24 career knockouts to his name, he has proven time and time again that he can end a fight with one punch.

Gane vs. Volkov breakdown and prediction

This is a fight that is hard to guess. But if we compare the fighting style of the two fighters, it seems like Ciryl Gane will have the upper hand. After all, ‘Bon Gamin’ is known for his fluid movements and speed, being one of the only few heavyweights in the division who can match the speed of a middleweight. He is much more agile compared to ‘Drago’ and would try to tire out his opponent inside the Octagon.

This would be the right tactic because Alexander Volkov is a beast when it comes to striking. With his towering height and build, his punches contain the raw power to knock one out within minutes. There is a reason why he has 24 KO/TKO wins in his career. However, his massive size only makes him much slower compared to ‘Bon Gamin.’

With much more speed and stamina, followed by the range of arsenal that Gane possesses, it seems like Ciryl Gane has all the stats for people to put their money on him at UFC 310. But since it is the UFC, you never know who might actually come out on top. What do you think? Who will win the fight? Let us know in the comments.