Volkov, who entered final evening’s UFC 310 conflict with former interim heavyweight champion, Gane because the quantity three ranked challenger, suffered a controversial break up resolution (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) defeat to the Frenchman — bringing an finish to his spectacular 4 battle successful rise.
Managing to point out off a brand new wrinkle to his sport plan along with his grappling and wrestling prowess, Alexander Volkov would additionally greater than maintain his personal within the putting division with Gane — exchanging effectively with the previous champion.
Dana White apologises to Alexander Volkov after UFC 310 judging fiasco
And following the controversial loss during which two out of three choose’s had seen the battle in favor of Gane — to a lot dispute from pundits and followers alike, UFC CEO, White was pictured talking with Alexander Volkov — informing him that he believes he had been “f*cked” over by the judges adjudicating his bout.
Himself voicing his displeasure with the judging — Volkov specifically took concern with the scorecard of Adelaide Byrd, questioning how an official who had historical past for controversial playing cards in skilled boxing was capable of proceed that vein in blended martial arts competitors.
“I don’t perceive how an individual not professionally educated on this sport can both not be required to evaluate the game or simply not be fired.
“It’s the identical choose in boxing and MMA who completely doesn’t perceive all of this? Like, I don’t know the way it’s attainable. This state is sort of a combating capital of the world—a combating capital of the world, for positive. You see it all over the place, in the entire world too.
“I don’t mean the entire commission. For sure, I know some professional guys work really well. But how is it possible that the same person can judge two completely different kinds of sports? They’re absolutely different.”
