For the second consecutive week, the UFC presents a UFC Fight Night from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nev.
This time around, the heavyweights are on top of the marquee as No. 3-ranked Cyril Gane battles No. 5-ranked Alexander Volkov.
Gane's (8-0) taken the heavyweight division by storm, winning reeling off five consecutive wins to begin his UFC career, with three of those coming inside the distance. In his last time out, Gane defeated fellow contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik via unanimous decision at the end of February.
After going 2-2 in his previous four fights, Volkov's won back-to-back fights via stoppage over Walt Harris and Alistair Overeem. With a heavyweight title possibly at stake, Volkov is staying focused on Gane and not looking towards current champion Francis Ngannou, who is without a next challenger.
“Francis Ngannou has won the heavyweight title very confidently,” Volkov said to MMA Junkie. “It was an impressive victory – an impressive example of self-improvement. He defeated his longtime rival. It says a lot about his professional growth in MMA. He is becoming a more difficult opponent. He is very talented, and he is physically gifted for this sport.
“But, of course, as a fighter with a champion’s mindset, I am determined to defeat this opponent. He is the center of attention in the heavyweight division, and surely I do analyze his strengths and mistakes. But first of all, I’m focused on the fight against my current rival because I see Gane as a good opponent. The main thing is to go through this duel with him now. I don’t think that he is less dangerous than Ngannou.”
Here is what happened at UFC Fight Night: Cyril Gane vs. Alexander Volkov.
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov start time
- Date: Saturday, June 26
- Main card: 4:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. BST
- Main event: 7:15 p.m. ET/12:15 a.m. BST
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov takes place on Saturday night with the prelims launching at 1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. BST and the main card kicking off at 4 p.m. ET. That spells a 9 p.m. start for the UK. Gane vs. Volkov should make their walks to the Octagon at approximately 7:15 p.m., although that depends on the lengths of the previous bouts.
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov TV channel and live stream
- U.S.: ESPN+
- U.K.: BT Sport 1
In the United States, the UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov prelims can be seen in its entiriety via live stream on ESPN+
In the U.K., the event can be seen on BT Sport 1.
More details about how to watch in other countries can be found at UFC.com.
Where is UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov?
Gane vs. Volkov will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Gane and Volkov compete at the home of the UFC for the second time.
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov fight odds
Bet MGM (as of June 21) has tabbed Gane as a sizable favorite at -175, meaning a $175 bet will land you $100. Volkov is listed as a +145 underdog, signaling that a $100 bet would net $145 if he's victorious Saturday night.
Cyril Gane record and bio
- Nationality: French
- Born: April 12, 1990
- Height: 6-5
- Reach: 81 inches
- Total fights: 8
- Record: 8-0
Alexander Volkov record and bio
- Nationality: Russian
- Born: October 24, 1988
- Height: 6-7
- Reach: 80 inches
- Total fights: 41
- Record: 33-8
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov card
Main card
- Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov; Heavyweight
- Raoni Barcelos vs. Timur Valiev; Bantamweight
- Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Michel Prazeres; Welterweight
- Tim Means vs. Nicolas Dalby; Welterweight
- Marcin Prachnio vs. Isaac Villanueva; Light Heavyweight
- Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko; Women’s Bantamweight
Preliminary card
- Raoni Barcelos vs. Timur Valiev; Bantamweight
- Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Michel Prazeres; Welterweight
- Tim Means vs. Nicolas Dalby; Welterweight
- Marcin Prachnio vs. Isaac Villanueva; Light Heavyweight
- Julia Avila vs. Julija Stoliarenko; Women’s Bantamweight
- Charles Rosa vs. Justin Jaynes; Featherweight
- Yancy Medeiros vs. Damir Hadžović; Lightweight