The UFC 310 rematch between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov promised fireworks. Instead, it sparked outrage. A split decision win for the French heavyweight had fans, commentators, and even Dana White questioning what unfolded in the Octagon. Was it justice served, or a heist under bright lights?

The fight saw Gane enter with his signature fluidity, but Volkov brought the storm. Strikes rained down, clinches tested endurance, and the cage floor became a battlefield of wills. From the opening bell, the Russian fighter came out swinging—literally. Leg kicks and takedowns dictated the pace, while Gane responded with sharp counters and moments of grappling prowess. The first round was razor-close, with some analysts giving Gane the edge for his late guillotine attempt.

The second round saw Volkov firing on all cylinders. A spinning back fist landed flush, igniting the crowd. Gane answered with precision strikes, but Volkov’s pressure was relentless. By the end of the frame, the momentum seemed to favor the Russian powerhouse. As the final round unfolded, Volkov kept the pressure alive, seemingly dominating the Frenchman on the ground.

Yet, when the judges delivered their verdict—29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in Gane’s favor—gasps rippled through the crowd. Gane limped out of the cage victorious but visibly frustrated, while Volkov stood stunned, a picture of disbelief. As the decision settled, Dana White approached Volkov. It wasn’t a congratulatory visit but an attempt to console the Russian powerhouse. The UFC CEO’s actions spoke volumes about the controversy and social media erupted in a frenzy. Here’s a look at what the fandom had to say.

Fans up in arms as Ciryl Gane edges out Alexander Volkov at UFC 310 with a controversial decision

For one fan, the win for Ciryl Gane stood in stark contrast to what they saw in the cage. While the Frenchman shared in his interview with Joe Rogan that he had suffered a foot injury in the early going of the fight, he too wasn’t happy with his performance either.

“Robbery of the year candidate.”

Others felt a sense of déjà vu when the decision was being announced inside the Octagon. Why? The fans pointed out the decision for Sean O’Malley’s fight against Petr Yan at UFC 280 in 2022. While ‘Sugar’ ended the night with his hand raised, the result drew a lot of controversy. Reports indicated that 25 out of 26 media observers had the bout scored for Yan, and it even won the ‘2022 Robbery of the Year Award’ from Sherdog!

“Haven’t stared at my TV like that since O’Malley vs Yan”

Fans pointed out that even as a “white belt” they could see that Volkov held the clear edge when it came to grappling exchanges in the fight. While the French fighter is known for his striking prowess, the lack of his ability on the ground has raised a lot of questions about his UFC 310 performance.

“How am I a white belt and understand grappling better than ciryl gane, HE DID NOT WIN!”

Another example of a controversial decision was brought by the fans by referring to the Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis fight at UFC 297. Du Plessis had won the middleweight strap from Strickland with a split decision yet the scoring for the bout drew a lot of controversy. Even UFC CEO Dana White had confessed that he had the bout scored for Strickland, but ultimately the judges picked Du Plessis.

“That’s the biggest robbery since Sean v ddp 1”

One fan even pointed out that this isn’t the first questionable decision to come out of UFC 310. The Movsar Evloev vs Aljamain Sterling bout ended in a unanimous decision victory for Evloev. However, due to Sterling’s performance, many voices, including Henry Cejudo felt ‘The Funkmaster’ was the clear winner. In a post on X, Cejudo stated, “Aljo controlled more of the time. He gets the nod for me”

“What is up with this card”

As the dust settles from UFC 310, the controversy surrounding Ciryl Gane’s split decision victory over Alexander Volkov continues to linger in the air. Was it a fair call, or a case of a missed opportunity for Volkov? Fans and analysts alike are still questioning the outcome and with good reason. From Gane’s visibly frustrated exit to Volkov’s stunned disbelief, the entire situation feels like a storyline unfinished. So, where does this leave us? Will this be remembered as a pivotal moment in Gane’s career or the “robbery of the year” as claimed by some fans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!