UFC Fight Night Season 13 Episode 16 UFC Fight Night 191: Gane vs. Volkov
- June 26, 2021
The highly anticipated UFC Fight Night 191 takes center stage with a main event bout featuring two of the heavyweight division's top contenders, Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov.
France's Ciryl Gane, dubbed "Bon Gamin", boasts an impressive record of 8-0 in his professional MMA career. He has quickly emerged as one of the most promising young heavyweights in the sport, showcasing his impressive striking skills, all-around game and knockout power. His last fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik ended in a unanimous decision victory for Gane, which further cemented his place in the heavyweight rankings.
Alexander "Drago" Volkov is a former Bellator heavyweight champion, who has continued his dominance in the UFC. Volkov has faced some of the toughest opponents in the UFC, including Derrick Lewis, Fabricio Werdum and Alistair Overeem. His last victory against Walt Harris ended in a technical knockout in the second round. Volkov is known for his powerful striking and grappling skills, both of which he will need to draw from to offset Gane's prowess in similar areas.
In the co-main event, veteran lightweight contenders Thiago Moises and Joel Alvarez will face off. Moises comes off the back of a successful victory against Alexander Hernandez and has proven his ability to fight both on the feet as well as on the ground. Alvarez, on the other hand, is known for his submission skills and has won 11 of his 18 victories through submissions.
In another exciting fight, British light heavyweight Paul Craig will take on Jamahal Hill. Craig has been dubbed as a lethal submission artist, and has a grappling record to back it up - winning 14 of his 14 victories through submissions. Hill, who suffered his first loss to Paul Craig earlier this year, will be looking for a measure of revenge in the octagon.
Other notable fights in this event include fighters such as Jessica Eye, Andre Ewell, Julia Avila, Raulian Paiva, and Davey Grant. The fights will be held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ in the US.
Overall, UFC Fight Night 191 is set to be an explosive event, with top-class fighters and highly anticipated matches. With the main event featuring two heavyweight contenders, fans can expect an action-packed night with plenty of highlights and memorable moments.