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Cheating Allegations: Volkov Accuses Gane of Repeated Abuse in UFC After Their 2024 Fight
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Alexander Volkov recently accused Ciryl Gane of underhanded tactics during their December 2024 fight, citing illegal strikes and an eye gouge. These criticisms, echoed by Alex Pereira, call into question the integrity of Gane’s victories and reignite the debate over UFC officiating standards.
To remember:
- Alexander Volkov accuses Ciryl Gane of illegal strikes and an eye gouge during their December 2024 fight.
- These allegations align with those from Alex Pereira, who previously condemned similar tactics after his loss to Gane in June 2026.
- Volkov highlights strikes to the back of the head, which violate sportsmanship, and revisits the eye-gouging incident against Tom Aspinall.
Outrage in the Octagon: Volkov Fires Back
The Russian Alexander Volkov didn’t mince words after recent UFC events. In a bombshell podcast, he took direct aim at Ciryl Gane, accusing him of using underhanded tactics to secure his wins. Among the most serious grievances: illegal strikes and a finger in the eye delivered to Tom Aspinall during a fight in December 2024.
For Volkov, these acts are no mere accidents—they’re a deliberate strategy. “This isn’t a coincidence, it’s a tactic,” he declared, adding that such methods undermine the credibility of Octagon results.
Accusations Pile Up
Volkov’s criticism isn’t isolated. Alex Pereira, another UFC heavyweight, had already called out similar tactics after his loss to Gane in June 2026. According to him, Gane used strikes to the back of the head—strictly prohibited under UFC rules.
These revelations raise a critical question: what if Gane’s victories are built on questionable methods? Volkov, for his part, doesn’t hesitate to highlight the eye-gouging incident, which required two surgeries for Aspinall. “Two surgeries for one eye—that’s UFC rigor for you?” he asks, clearly outraged.
Sportsmanship in Question
Beyond individual accusations, the very arbitrary rigor of the UFC is being called into question. How can such blatant fouls slip through the cracks? Volkov, ever pragmatic, points to a system that tolerates too much leniency. “Referees turn a blind eye to too much. If nothing changes, the UFC will lose its credibility,” he warns.
These statements come as the organization attempts to bolster its image amid repeated controversies over fight management. The question remains: will these accusations be enough to spark change… or will they be swept under the rug like so many before?