Ciryl Gane's Split-Decision Win Over Volkov at UFC 310 Sparks Controversy

The French heavyweight left the Octagon with a broken toe and dissatisfaction, as fans and UFC leadership questioned the judges' decision.

Ciryl Gane defeated Alexander Volkov via split decision at UFC 310, but the outcome was widely criticized by fans, commentators, and UFC President Dana White.
Gane revealed he broke his toe in the opening seconds of the fight, which impacted his performance throughout the three-round bout.
Alexander Volkov expressed disbelief at the decision, arguing he landed more effective strikes and controlled significant portions of the fight, including the decisive third round.
Dana White publicly apologized to Volkov, stating he believed the Russian fighter had won, while the Nevada Athletic Commission defended the judges' scoring as subjective on a close second round.
Despite securing the win, Gane admitted dissatisfaction with his performance and hopes to recover quickly from his injury for a stronger return.