Ciryl Gane defends heavyweight title against Josh Hokit at Madison Square Garden
The 36-year-old champion faces a 28-year-old undefeated challenger in Saturday's main event, with odds favoring Gane.
By Lauren Foster ·
Fans attending or watching UFC 334 on Saturday will see defending heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane face Josh Hokit in the main event at Madison Square Garden in New York. The five-bout main card is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Gane, 36, secured the interim UFC heavyweight title in June with a technical knockout victory over Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250. He is now looking to retain the belt against Hokit, who is ranked fourth in the division.
Hokit, 28, enters the fight with a perfect 10-0 professional record. He most recently defeated Derrick Lewis via technical knockout at the same June event. His career includes six wins by knockout, three by submission, and one by decision.
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Gane as the heavy favorite in the matchup. The odds are set at -225 for the champion, meaning a bettor must risk $225 to win $100. Hokit is listed as the underdog at +185.
Other featured bouts on the card include a women's bantamweight title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes. Harrison is a -185 favorite against Nunes, who is +154. Caio Borralho faces Yousri Belgaroui, while Uros Medic takes on Kevin Holland.
Gane has a career record of 14-2-1 in 17 matches. He became the first French fighter to become an undisputed UFC champion. His wins include seven by knockout, three by submission, and four by decision. He was the second UFC fighter to win an interim championship twice.
Hokit began his professional career in 2023 after spending 2020 on the practice squad of the San Francisco 49ers. He earned a UFC contract in November 2025 following his appearance on Dana White's Contender Series 78 in August 2025. He holds UFC records for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round heavyweight bout and the most significant head strikes landed.
SportsLine analyst Kyle Marley provided predictions for the event. He selected Drew Dober to defeat Chris Duncan by technical knockout in a non-title bout. Marley noted that while Chris Duncan is the better wrestler, the fight may last long enough for Dober to land a decisive blow. Marley has reported returns of over $21,000 for bettors following his advice since May 2018.
