The main event for UFC Vegas 30 is set to be a high-caliber matchup in the Heavyweight division. Ciryl Gane takes on Alexander Volkov, where the winner will rise the ranks and potentially receive a title shot. It's time to continue our UFC odds series with a Gane-Volkov prediction and pick.

Gane is undefeated so far in his MMA career holing an 8-0 record. In his last two fights, “Bon Gamin” has earned impressive victories over Junior Dos Santos (KO/TKO) and Jairzinho Rozenstruik (unanimous decision). Currently ranked third in the Heavyweight class, Gane could earn himself a title shot with a victory on Saturday night.

Volkov is just one year older than Gane but has fought in 33 more fights. He's coming into this bout on a two-fight win streak after knocking out Walt Harris and Alistair Overeem back-to-back. He's fought his way into the fifth spot of his weight class and hopes to earn his third straight victory in a row.

Here's how the sportsbooks have set the odds for the main event.

UFC Vegas 30: Gane-Volkov odds

Ciryl Gane (-150)

Alexander Volkov (+130)

Over 4.5 rounds (-120)

Under 4.5 rounds (-110)

How Ciryl Gane wins the fight

Ciryl Gane is three inches shorter, however, he still has the reach advantage. This has allowed Gane to keep his distance and strike from afar, even against taller opponents. During his last fight against Rozenstruik, Gane utilized his grappling skills and took the fight to the clinch. This might be a great strategy against Volkov, as his opponent typically avoids wrestling.

This is Gane's biggest fight of his career, as a victory over Volkov should be enough to give him a title shot. Look for “Bon Gamin” to try and win in dramatic fashion, as a dominant win will benefit him greatly. Look for Gane to work the clinch, take Volkov down, and utilize ground and pound to earn the win.

How Alexander Volkov wins the fight

Height is his best friend, as usual. At 6-7, Volkov is able to keep his distance and pick his opponents apart. He's a knockout specialist, as 22 of his 33 wins have come via KO/TKO. In typical fashion, Volkov will likely try to keep this one on the feet and try to end this fight early.

The biggest key in this bout is patience though. Gane doesn't go down easy and he looked impressive in his fight. Keeping his distance and working the body will be the best way to chip away at Gane in the beginning rounds. Once the fight reaches the championship rounds, Volkov should open up his arsenal and attack Gane with a furry of strikes.

Final Gane-Volkov prediction & pick

Gane is the slight favorite in this bout for a reason as we have yet to see him lose. He is shorter than Volkov, but his longer reach equalizes the height difference. Look for Gane to get inside and use his long arms to get ahold of Volkov. The clinch is he has the advantage and could show off his ground skills in this one. He needs to be careful though, as Volkov is incredibly dangerous and can end the fight at any moment.

FINAL PICK: Ciryl Gane wins by Unanimous Decision