Tonight’s UFC 334 event was headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring Ciryl Gane taking on Josh Hokit.
Gane (15-2 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a second-round TKO victory over Alex Pereira this past June at UFC Freedom 250 (see that here). Prior to that triumph, ‘Bon Gamin’ was coming off a no-contest with now former heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall at UFC 321.
Meanwhile, Josh Hokit (10-1 MMA) had entered his first career UFC title bout having gone 4-0 since joining the promotion in November of last year. ‘The Incredible Hok’ had most previously competed this past June, where he scored a second-round TKO victory over former title challenger Derrick Lewis. Prior to that, Hokit had defeated Curtis Blaydes in a FOTN performance at UFC 327.
Tonight’s UFC 334 main event proved to be a thrilling back and forth five-round war. Ciryl Gane got off to a strong start, but Josh Hokit battled back in rounds two and three to seemingly take momentum. However, the French star found a second wind in round four and then got the better of the American for the final 10 minutes to win a unanimous decision.
Official UFC 334 Results: Ciryl Gane def. Josh Hokit by unanimous decision (48-47 x3)
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Gane vs. Hokit’ below:
@BenTheBaneDavis Gane has been so relaxed all week. That’s scary but he’s also folded when fighting for the title before.
ALSO, the ref will be watching for fouls and taking points asap which could affect the way he fights and the fight itself— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) November 15, 2026
Gane or Hokit? Who do you guys have
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 15, 2026
Josh Hokit is exactly what the heavyweight division needs!!
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 15, 2026
Yes!!!! #UFC334
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 15, 2026
Hokit doing exactly what he needs to do!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) November 15, 2026
The pace!. Slowing Gane down.
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 15, 2026
Gane looking tired already by rnd 2 . Hokit has him moving back more than can handle. The crowd here in NYC loves Hokit
#UFC334— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) November 15, 2026
Absolute war in the heavyweight main event at Madison Square Garden! #UFC334
— JOSH EMMETT (@JoshEmmettUFC) November 15, 2026
Hokit is making Gane fight his fight and Gane is starting to look gassed. All the momentum for Hokit
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) November 15, 2026
There has never been a heavyweight pace like Hokit.
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 15, 2026
Hokit just not giving him to breathe. Unbelievable pressure and pace.
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 15, 2026
I don’t care what you all say. I love Josh Hokit!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) November 15, 2026
2-2 or 3-1 Hokit
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) November 15, 2026
What a fight! #UFC334
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 15, 2026
Post-fight reactions to Ciryl Gane defeating Josh Hokit at UFC 334:
What the hell did I just watch? 😂 These two guys tried to kill each other for 25 minutes. Crazy fight. Respect 🧃🔥 #ufc334
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) November 15, 2026
Right call. Gutsy performance from big Ciryl. #UFC334
— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorWrites) November 15, 2026
#AndStill #Polymarket #UFC334 https://t.co/NlTAKDt3S5
— danawhite (@danawhite) November 15, 2026
How the judges scored the #Polymarket #UFC334 main event! https://t.co/G0nncHL2BZ
— UFC (@ufc) November 15, 2026
Bro, I know it’s the craziest coincidence. Almost every single fighter that talks crap about me ends up losing the next fight. I swear it’s been that way for years. Weird.
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) November 15, 2026
Who would you like to see Gane fight next following his decision victory over Hokit this evening in New York? Share your thoughts in the comment section Penn Nation!
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