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Hokit Challenges Gane for Heavyweight Crown
15 Nov
Summary
- Josh Hokit faces champion Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title.
- Kayla Harrison defends her bantamweight title against Amanda Nunes.
- The event features Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson's retirement bout.
UFC 334 is set to take place in New York City, headlined by a significant heavyweight championship bout between champion Ciryl Gane and challenger Josh Hokit. Hokit, an NFL alum, has made a rapid ascent to this title opportunity. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, also features a blockbuster co-main event in women's MMA, with Kayla Harrison defending her bantamweight title against the formidable Amanda Nunes. The card is further enriched by the retirement bout of welterweight veteran Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson.
The fight night commences with early preliminary bouts at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the preliminary card at 7 p.m. ET. The main card is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET. All bouts are accessible via Paramount+. This event marks UFC's annual visit to Madison Square Garden, a venue with historical significance for the promotion in New York City.
