Alexander Volkov believes heavyweight belt lost meaning with Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit at UFC 334
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Key Points:
- Alexander Volkov, a UFC heavyweight veteran, expresses skepticism about the current meaning of the UFC heavyweight title, questioning whether Ciryl Gane, the reigning champion, truly represents the best fighter in the division.
- Volkov criticizes recent title fights as being influenced more by popularity and media hype than pure fighting merit, suggesting that showmanship and fame are increasingly factors in earning title shots.
- Despite winning six of his last seven fights, Volkov has not received a title shot and is set to fight lower-ranked Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333, reflecting his frustration with the UFC’s matchmaking and title contention process.
- Volkov recently signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC and remains confident that a win could secure him a title shot, though he acknowledges that such decisions depend on UFC officials’ preferences rather than rankings alone.
- The heavyweight division remains dynamic, with Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich scheduled to fight at UFC 335, potentially affecting future title contention scenarios.
