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Ciryl Gane faces Josh Hokit for heavyweight title at UFC 334

Heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane is set to defend his title against challenger Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York.

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What happened

Heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane is set to defend his title against challenger Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York. Ahead of the bout, Gane said he needs to stay fully focused inside the cage, while Stefan Struve argued that a Hokit title win would earn him Fighter of the Year honors for 2026.

Why it matters

The heavyweight belt is on the line, and Rashad Evans called the fight a huge test for Gane, who is seeking to overcome his earlier loss to Jon Jones.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 1:14 PM ET: The heavyweight and women's bantamweight titles were set to be contested on Saturday's card.
  2. Nov 9, 11:58 PM ET: Stipe Miocic said Gane's eye pokes of Tom Aspinall were not intentional and still backed Gane's reign.
  3. Nov 10, 2:48 PM ET: Gane said he needs to be fully present in the cage ahead of his title fight with Hokit.
  4. Nov 10, 3:36 PM ET: Stefan Struve made the case for Hokit as 2026 Fighter of the Year if he wins the UFC 334 title.

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