Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Ciryl “Bon Gamin” Gane will take on Alexander “Drago” Pimblett in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 308 card.

Gane brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 81″ reach. In contrast, Pimblett, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 80″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 60% striking accuracy, Gane has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.49 per minute. On the other hand, Pimblett boasts a 57% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.13 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 34-year-old, Ciryl Gane is coming in with a 12-2-0 record. Gane will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Serghei Spivac at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac in September.

Pimblett, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Ciryl Gane on September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov and holds a 38-10-0 record.

Ciryl Gane has a orthodox fighting stance with an 81″ reach. The 36-year-old Alexander Volkov is an orthodox fighter with a 80″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Ciryl Gane stats

→ Gane’s striking accuracy is 60%.
→ Gane lands 5.49 significant strikes per minute.
→ Gane’s takedown accuracy is 21%.
→ Gane’s takedown average is 0.58 per 15 minutes.
→ Gane’s takedown defense is 50%.

Gane comes in with 60% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.49 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Pimblett fires at 57% accuracy, landing about 5.13 significant strikes per minute. Ciryl Gane also has a 21% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.58 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Pimblett’s 0.45 takedowns and 73% takedown accuracy.

Alexander Volkov stats

→ Pimblett’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Pimblett lands 5.13 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pimblett’s takedown accuracy is 63%.
→ Pimblett’s takedown average is 0.45 per 15 minutes.
→ Pimblett’s takedown defense is 73%.

Alexander spent, on average, 12:50 minutes in the Octagon, and Ciryl has an average fight time of 14:10 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ciryl or Alexander? Sound off in the comments.

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