Winner: Ciryl Gane
Confidence Score: 75Ciryl Gane is coming into the fight with several advantages that could favor him against Alexander Volkov. Firstly, Gane has a higher striking accuracy (61%) compared to Volkov's 57%, which means he is more efficient with his significant strikes. This is complemented by his significant strike defense which stands at 63%, higher than Volkov's 55%, suggesting Gane is better at both landing strikes and avoiding them.
Gane's fighting style of Muay Thai equips him with excellent striking and clinch techniques, crucial for maneuvering in the heavyweight division against a taller fighter like Volkov. Even though Volkov has a slight advantage in height and reach, Gane's superior footwork and striking accuracy might neutralize this advantage.
In terms of recent performance, Volkov is indeed on a winning streak. However, Gane has been more consistently fighting at the top level of the division, highlighted by his ranking at #2. Gane also presents diverse finishing methods with a nearly equal number of knockouts and submissions which could keep Volkov guessing.
Overall, while both fighters have strong skill sets and recent momentum, Gane's superior defensive abilities, striking accuracy, and his ability to handle high-level opposition give him the edge in this matchup.
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