Alexander Volkov expressed disappointment that the UFC has given Ciryl Gane another title shot. Volkov stated that Gane's eye poke against Tom Aspinall was not an isolated incident, referencing a similar occurrence in their first fight where Gane poked him in the eye when the fight was very close. The Russian heavyweight characterized Gane's approach as a pattern rather than an accident. While acknowledging Gane's good skills, Volkov described the French fighter as "a bit of a dirty fighter." This comes amid ongoing discussions about Gane's recent performance and his position in the heavyweight division.
