Ciryl Gane Defeats Josh Hokit via Unanimous Decision at UFC 334
Ciryl Gane retained the undisputed UFC heavyweight title by defeating Josh Hokit via unanimous decision at UFC 334 on Saturday, November 15, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The grueling, five-round championship bout saw Gane weather Hokit’s relentless pressure to secure the win on the judges’ scorecards.
The Championship Bout at Madison Square Garden
The heavyweight title clash went the full 25 rugged minutes inside Madison Square Garden. According to UFC, Gane landed the more impactful and significant blows while Hokit’s energy emptied out.
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Hokit marched forward with punches throughout the contest and landed a notable single-leg slam in the early rounds. Gane countered with clean uppercuts, jabs, and body strikes that ultimately sealed the victory. The official result went to Gane by unanimous decision with identical 48-47 scores from all three judges.
The Heavyweight Division
Heading into the match, Gane stood as the No. 18 pound-for-pound fighter and held the interim belt earned against Alex Pereira at the UFC White House, stepping into the undisputed role while Tom Aspinall recovered from eye issues. Hokit entered the championship opportunity with an undefeated record, capping a rapid rise just 15 months after securing his contract on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Following the bout, The Independent noted potential next steps for the division, pointing toward Tom Aspinall or Alexander Volkov for Gane. For Hokit, the evening marked his first professional defeat.
“He didn’t surprise me.”
said Ciryl Gane in his post-fight interview reported by MMA Fighting.
Josh Hokit said in his post-fight interview reported by MMA Fighting, “I will be champion one day and you guys can kick me while I’m down, I’ll still break your f*cking leg.”
Post-Fight Press Conference and Future Matchups
UFC officials scheduled the post-fight press conference approximately 30 minutes after the main event concluded at Madison Square Garden.
It was noted that Gane could face Aspinall next, provided Aspinall recovers from his eye issues.
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