UFC 334: Ciryl Gane defends heavyweight title vs Josh Hokit at MSG
The gist
UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane defends his title against undefeated Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York.
Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes co-headlines, and Stephen Thompson fights his farewell bout.
How it unfolded
- Sep 20, 2026The UFC announces UFC 334 for Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden, headlined by Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit for the heavyweight title, with Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes in the co-main event.
- Nov 2, 2026Jorge Masvidal says on the Deep Waters podcast he is picking Josh Hokit to beat Ciryl Gane.
- Nov 6, 2026Stephen Thompson announces his farewell fight against Charles Radtke at UFC 334, saying "It's my last one."
Key terms
- interim belt
- An alternate title in combat sports held by a contender while the regular champion is temporarily unable to defend.
Source: Wikipedia