Alexander Volkov criticizes UFC for giving Ciryl Gane another title shot

Alexander Volkov has expressed his disappointment that the UFC has granted Ciryl Gane another championship opportunity. Volkov referenced Gane's recent bout with Aspinall and pointed to their own first fight, stating that the matchup was very close. He accused Gane of poking him in the eye during that contest, forcing Volkov to take a pause. Volkov characterized Gane as a skilled but somewhat dirty fighter, claiming that eye-poke tactics are part of Gane's recurring style.