UFC 334 Results: Ciryl Gane Defeats Josh Hokit in New York Heavyweight Title Bout

UFC 334 Results: Ciryl Gane Defeats Josh Hokit in New York Heavyweight Title Bout

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Ciryl Gane successfully defended his UFC heavyweight championship on Saturday night, securing a unanimous decision victory over Josh Hokit in the main event of UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden.

The event, which spilled into the early hours of Sunday, November 15, 2026, served as the promotion’s 10th appearance at the historic venue.

The victory, scored 48-47 across all three judges’ cards, reinforced his position in a division that has cycled through five different undisputed champions since 2020. While Gane maintained his hold on the belt, the challenger’s performance proved to be a defining moment for his own career trajectory.

The bout between Gane and Hokit was characterized by a relentless pace. Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit combined to land 541 total strikes, a new record for a heavyweight bout.

UFC 334 post-fight press conference from New York

Though the challenger was effective through the first three rounds, his gas tank appeared to dwindle in the final ten minutes. Gane took control in the fourth round with precise striking, finding his rhythm and a second wind. Gane ultimately credited his opponent’s approach. “This guy is a motherf—er,” Gane said. “He did very well.”

Hokit’s rise through the UFC rankings, often fueled by rage-baiting and provocative interviews, met its first major setback. Despite the loss, his durability and willingness to press forward earned him respect from the crowd and the champion.

UFC 334 Results: Ciryl Gane Defeats Josh Hokit in New York Heavyweight Title Bout
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“I will rejoice in my suffering,” Hokit said in his postfight Octagon interview. “Suffering builds endurance. Endurance builds character. Character builds hope. I will never lose hope. I will be champion one day, and you guys can kick me while I’m down, I’ll still break your f—ing leg.”

UFC 334 featured 13 bouts, including a retirement for veteran Stephen Thompson. In the fight, Thompson stopped Charles Radtke with a spinning wheel kick in the third round. The card also saw a majority draw between Uros Medic and Kevin Holland, with judges scoring the bout 29-27, 28-28, and 28-28.

With this victory, Gane is now positioned for future bouts against Pereira, Alexander Volkov and former champion Tom Aspinall, alongside a potential clash with Sergei Pavlovich, the Russian knockout artist. As the year draws to a close, the promotion moves toward its next event, UFC 335, scheduled for Las Vegas.

More on Ciryl Gane

Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit Highlights | UFC 334 — ESPN MMA
CRAZY FIGHT | Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit — UFC on Paramount+
Ciryl Gane retains heavyweight title over Josh Hokit in chaotic five-round battle at UFC 334 — UFC on Paramount+

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