Dana White gets involved as ‘ROBBERY’ chants trend after Ciryl Gane gets win over Alexander Volkov at UFC 310

Ciryl Gane defeated Alexander Volkov in their rematch at UFC 310 by split decision, leaving everyone stunned.

Dana White gets involved as ‘ROBBERY’ chants trend after Ciryl Gane gets win over Alexander Volkov at UFC 310

Dana White consoles Alexander Volkov after losing to Ciryl Gane in a close fight (Image via Imago/UFC News X)

The main card of the UFC 310 fight features some of the top fighters in the promotion. Among them, Ciryl Gane, the #2 ranked heavyweight, clashed with Alexander Volkov, the #3 ranked heavyweight fighter. Interestingly, the aftermath and outcome of this fight sparked considerable discussion within the community. As such, it even attracted the attention of Dana White, the CEO of UFC.

Interestingly, both Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov were originally scheduled to fight each other on the UFC 308 fight card. However, after the Russian fighter sustained an injury, he had to withdraw from the bout against Gane. Volkov, coming off a four-fight win streak, appeared confident that he could defeat his French opponent.

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As the rounds began, Gane displayed impressive striking skills. He was also able to handle Volkov well in the ground game. The first two rounds were fairly close, but in the third round, the Russian fighter took control. As such, he showcased his wrestling abilities and felt confident that he had won the fight. Contrary to Volkov’s expectations, the judges awarded a split decision victory to Gane.

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The aftermath of this outcome was quite puzzling, as the French fighter left the octagon immediately after the result was announced. Following that, Dana White appeared to be consoling the Russian fighter at the cage side after the announcement. These events have caused a stir in the community, sparking various reactions from many fans.

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Fight fans react to Ciryl Gane winning against Alexander Volkov

After leaving the octagon, Ciryl Gane returned to explain why he walked out immediately after the results were announced. The French fighter expressed his disappointment with his performance, which influenced his decision to leave. Unfortunately, this led to dissatisfaction among fight fans regarding the outcome.

Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov in action
Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov in action (Image via Instagram/@UFC)

Over the years, there have been several instances where judges have faced scrutiny for allegedly scoring bouts incorrectly. Fight fans have expressed that Gane’s victory over Volkov by split decision was yet another case of alleged robbery. As a result, many netizens took to social media to share their reactions, with the majority criticizing the outcome. Check out some of their comments below.

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Despite facing criticism from fight fans, this victory would be significant for Gane. With his win against Volkov, the French fighter could find himself back in the title contender list. It will be interesting to see how Gane’s career progresses from here. Moreover, with Dana White seen consoling Volkov, a trilogy fight between Gane and Volkov could be an intriguing option for the promotion.

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