“A victory over Gane will not only bring him to the top 3, it will make him president. It all depends on Sasha, how competently he approaches the fight. He needs a very correct tactical plan. Gane hits those blows that Sasha likes to miss: hooks. And these blows are strong enough for him. Sasha has a better shot than Gane, so if he keeps Gane at a distance and uses his long kicks, then he has every chance of winning.
"Whether we will see Sasha in a title fight depends on him and on how he will work in the gym and improve his weaknesses. I hope he succeeds. He has every chance. He can win the title. There is simply no person in their division who is stronger than everyone else. Everyone can become a champion," Minakov said.
Gane vs Volkov headlines UFC Fight Night 190, which will take place on June 26 in Las Vegas.