Fighters often suffer severe injuries during fights, even in the early rounds, yet still manage to finish the bout. UFC 310 showcased some brutal knockouts and submissions, including Bryce Mitchell’s devastating KO elbow against Kron Gracie. However, not all knockouts result in serious damage. Ciryl Gane, who secured a decision victory against Alexander Volkov, sustained a major foot injury during his fight.
Following UFC 310, Ciryl Gane is facing an extended recovery period after suffering a significant injury during his controversial split decision victory over Volkov. The former interim heavyweight champion left the Octagon visibly frustrated and later revealed in the post-fight press conference that he broke his left toe with the very first step he threw, which severely limited his mobility.
Speaking with Joe Rogan after the fight, Gane confirmed the injury, later sharing an X-ray on Instagram that highlighted three fractures in his foot. Reflecting on the ordeal, he wrote: “It wasn’t just my toe, but also both metatarsals that gave way at the start of the first round. Needless to say, there was no foot left, but we didn’t give up and fought with them.”
The UFC 310 rematch between Gane and Volkov promised fireworks. Instead, it sparked outrage. A split-decision win for the French heavyweight had fans, commentators, and even Dana White questioning what unfolded in the Octagon.
Dana White speaks with Alexander Volkov after controversial loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC 310.
Volkov returned to action at UFC 310, only to face a controversial split decision loss to Ciryl Gane. The result drew heavy criticism from fans and even UFC CEO Dana White, who didn’t hold back in expressing his frustration. Following the bout, White spoke to Volkov and made it clear he believed the Russian deserved the win, saying:
“You got f**ked. You got f**ked. You got f**ked badly. That was horrible. I don’t know what we’ll do but we’ll try to make it right by you, okay?… I don’t know what we’ll do but we’ll try to make it right by him… I have no idea. The whole fking arena thought he won the fight… They f**ked that one up bad. I’ll talk to you in a little while, okay? I apologize.”
Dana White to Alexander Volkov after his fight with Ciryl Gane:
“You got f***ed.”
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The first round was close, with Gane’s late guillotine attempt giving him an edge. However, Volkov dominated in the second, landing a spinning back fist and maintaining pressure. As the final round unfolded, Volkov appeared to be in control, leaving fans questioning the controversial split decision. No updates have been provided yet, leaving fans waiting for more.
