UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov
United States
Main Card • Final
France
R5, 5:00
Russia
Canada
R2, 2:31
Haiti
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R2, 0:46
R3, 5:00
Denmark
R2, 4:34
England
Prelims • Final
Nigeria
R3, 0:20
Performance of the Night
Kazakhstan
R2, 2:30
R2, 0:30
Poland
R2, 0:56
Performance of the Night
R3, 4:19
Lithuania
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Timur Valiev and Raoni Barcelos each earned $50,000 for their dramatic three-round bantamweight clash, which saw Valiev survive two knockdowns to earn a majority decision.
Performance of the Night: Kennedy Nzechukwu received $50,000 after overcoming early submission attempts to finish Danilo Marques via third-round standing technical knockout.
Performance of the Night: Marcin Prachnio took home $50,000 for a pinpoint second-round liver kick that folded Ike Villanueva.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $95,000 | — | — | $95,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | — | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| NC | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| NC | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 |
*Official fighter purse payouts are no longer publicly released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Listed payouts represent attributed industry estimates compiled from combat sports financial reporting, past commission baseline contracts, promotional compliance scale payouts, and confirmed official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov
Ciryl Gane extended his promotional winning streak to six consecutive bouts, matching Francis Ngannou for the second-longest active winning streak in the UFC heavyweight division at the time.
Alexander Volkov set a new UFC all-time record for the most significant leg kicks landed by a heavyweight in a single fight, landing 56 leg kicks across five rounds against Ciryl Gane.
Gane (135) and Volkov (115) combined for 250 significant strikes, recording one of the highest significant strike totals in a five-round heavyweight distance bout in UFC history.
Marcin Prachnio registered just the fourth body kick knockout in modern UFC light heavyweight history, dropping Ike Villanueva with a vicious left liver kick at 0:56 of Round 2.
Kennedy Nzechukwu absorbed almost nine minutes of ground control from Danilo Marques before staging a violent comeback TKO early in Round 3, earning his second straight UFC performance bonus.
Timur Valiev and Raoni Barcelos traded 146 significant strikes over 15 high-octane minutes, earning Fight of the Night honors in one of 2021’s most acclaimed back-and-forth bouts.
Kazakh standout Shavkat Rakhmonov kept his 100% professional finishing rate intact, securing his second UFC stoppage via rear-naked choke over submission veteran Michel Prazeres.
Stepping in on short notice, promotional newcomer Jeremiah Wells scored the second-fastest knockout by a debuting UFC welterweight in 2021 by stopping TUF Brazil champion Warlley Alves in 30 seconds.
With a hard-fought decision over Nicolas Dalby, “The Dirty Bird” Tim Means collected his 13th victory in the UFC welterweight division, moving higher on the division’s active wins leaderboard.
Renato Moicano displayed elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dominance, logging 7 minutes and 35 seconds of ground control time before submitting Jai Herbert via rear-naked choke.
Gane vs. Volkov became only the third 25-minute non-title heavyweight headliner to go the complete five rounds inside the smaller 25-foot Octagon at the UFC Apex.
Tanner Boser stepped up on only two weeks’ notice following a controversial split decision loss to finish former title challenger Ovince Saint Preux via second-round knockout.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov (also known as UFC Fight Night 190 / UFC Vegas 30) took place on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas (Enterprise), Nevada.
Who won the main event between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov?
Ciryl Gane defeated Alexander Volkov via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) across five rounds, relying on technical distance striking, jab volume, and fluid footwork.
What was the significance of Ciryl Gane’s victory?
The victory advanced Gane’s undefeated record to 9-0 (6-0 in the UFC) and directly earned him an interim heavyweight championship fight against Derrick Lewis at UFC 265.
Who won the co-main event between Tanner Boser and Ovince Saint Preux?
Canada’s Tanner Boser defeated Ovince Saint Preux via KO (punches) at 2:31 of Round 2, stepping into the fight on just two weeks’ notice.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Timur Valiev vs. Raoni Barcelos took home Fight of the Night, while Kennedy Nzechukwu and Marcin Prachnio claimed Performance of the Night honors.
Why was Andre Fili vs. Daniel Pineda ruled a No Contest?
The bout was declared a No Contest at 0:46 of Round 2 after an accidental eye poke from Andre Fili rendered Daniel Pineda unable to see or continue fighting.
What happened in the Fight of the Night between Timur Valiev and Raoni Barcelos?
Raoni Barcelos knocked Timur Valiev down twice in the second round, but Valiev survived the onslaught and outstruck Barcelos in rounds one and three to capture a thrilling majority decision (28–28, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Kennedy Nzechukwu defeat Danilo Marques?
After being smothered on the ground for two rounds, Nzechukwu unleashed a furious barrage of standing punches early in the final round to stop Marques via TKO at 0:20 of Round 3.
How did Shavkat Rakhmonov defeat Michel Prazeres?
Shavkat Rakhmonov dominated with striking and clinch work before submitting Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Michel Prazeres via rear-naked choke at 2:30 of Round 2.
What was notable about Jeremiah Wells’ promotional debut?
Making his Octagon debut on short notice, Jeremiah Wells knocked out former TUF Brazil winner Warlley Alves in just 30 seconds of Round 2 with a massive overhand left and follow-up hammerfists.
How did Marcin Prachnio defeat Ike Villanueva?
Marcin Prachnio delivered a picture-perfect left kick to the body that struck Villanueva’s liver, causing an immediate delayed-reaction collapse for a TKO finish at 0:56 of Round 2.
How did Renato Moicano defeat Jai Herbert?
Moicano used his elite ground game to ground Herbert and lock in a rear-naked choke submission at 4:34 of Round 2, controlling over 7 minutes of the contest.
What UFC striking record did Alexander Volkov set in the main event?
Despite dropping the decision, Alexander Volkov landed 56 significant leg kicks, establishing the all-time UFC heavyweight record for most leg kicks landed in a single bout.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The cageside broadcast booth featured Brendan Fitzgerald, former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and lightweight contender Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez announcing inside the Octagon.
What was the live attendance and gate revenue for UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov?
The event took place behind closed doors at the UFC Apex without ticketed fans due to ongoing health and safety protocols, resulting in no official live gate revenue.
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