This was Gane’s first knockout inside the UFC Octagon and it was an impressive one. The two were exchanging shots in the first round, neither landing one strong enough to put someone on the canvas. But that all changed in round two, when Gane wobbled Dos Santos with a jab. He continued to put it on Dos Santos, landing an elbow that sent him down and, from there, the job was complete after he finished it off with a few more follow-up punches.
Gane vs Alexander Volkov (UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov)
This fight solidified Gane’s place in the division and his shot at the interim title against Lewis.
It was Gane’s second main event in a row after defeating Jairzinho Rozenstruik by unanimous decision just four months earlier. During his fight against Volkov, Gane continued to show his speed and technical skills. Volkov wasn’t able to keep up with Gane’s pace as the fight continued, and his cardio is something that people are still talking about today.
