UFC 334: Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit, main card predictions

The UFC returns to New York City, making its annual November trip to Madison Square Garden. As the UFC always does, the MSG card is stacked from top to bottom with big names and high-stakes matchups.

Two title fights headline UFC 334, with the heavyweight championship between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit at the top of the bill. Gane won the interim title at UFC Freedom 250, beating Alex Pereira via second-round TKO.

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Since then, Tom Aspinall has had to relinquish the heavyweight title due to ongoing eye complications. As a result, Gane was upgraded to undisputed champion.

Hokit is one of the fastest-rising contenders ever. In January of 2026, he was the first fight on the UFC 324 card. Now less than 11 months later, he’s headlining a numbered event at Madison Square Garden.

It helps that heavyweight is the thinnest division in the sport and has needed a jolt of energy for years now, but Hokit took advantage of that.

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In the co-main event, the greatest female fighter and one of the best fighters ever in general returns. Amanda Nunes is back and looks to regain the women’s bantamweight title against reigning champion Kayla Harrison.

This fight isn’t about bad blood, but it has history. Nunes and Harrison trained together at American Top Team. Nunes left the gym to open her own space, and did so knowing that Harrison was trending towards becoming an opponent.

Both title fights should be highly entertaining, along with the rest of the card. Here are predictions for the main card of UFC 334.

Main event: Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit

In his brief UFC career so far, Hokit has run through his opponents. He’s overwhelmed them with his athleticism and speed advantage. Against Gane, Hokit won’t have that overwhelming advantage.

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Gane is known for his speed and elite footwork. On the feet, this fight should be a mismatch. Hokit won’t be able to just back Gane up towards the cage and throw haymakers. Gane’s lateral movement is too good, and his jab is lightning-quick.

Hokit is a great wrestler, but he isn’t much of a submission threat when on the ground. That said, unless Gane is hurt on the feet before hitting the mat, Hokit likely won’t be able to just control Gane for most of the round.

Unless theres a quick finish in the first round where Hokit pulls Gane into a brawl, Gane should be able to keep the fight at his pace.

Final prediction: Ciryl Gane via fourth-round TKO

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Co-main event: Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes

Both fighters enter Saturday night under non-conventional circumstances. Nunes hasn’t fought since 2023, and Harrison is coming off a serious neck surgery. That injury kept Harrison from fighting Nunes in January of 2026.

Harrison wouldn’t come back if she had any limitations, so this prediction assumes she’s at her best.

At 135 pounds, Nunes has been able to physically dominate and overwhelm her opponents. This is the first foe that she won’t be able to do that with. Harrison is an elite athlete and is probably the biggest women’s bantamweight ever.

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For context, in the PFL, Harrison fought at 155 pounds. Her weight cut to bantamweight is one of the hardest in MMA history.

This fight is a clash of styles. Nunes has the clear advantage in striking; she has always had huge power and great technique. On the ground, Harrison should be able to impose her will, having an Olympic background in judo and dominant top control.

The differences in strengths raise the question: which style will prevail? Harrison has to mitigate risk on the feet, stay out of danger, and maintain forward pressure. This fight will get to the ground at some point, and Nunes will be in new territory.

Final prediction: Kayla Harrison via Unanimous decision

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Caio Borralho vs Yousri Belgaroui

Borralho has faced much stiffer competition in the UFC and has more ways to win. Belgaroui has an intimidating frame and a clear length advantage, but isn’t as well-rounded.

Borralho should be able to mix it up; Belgaroui’s takedown defense is suspect, and while he has a 79-inch reach, Borralho will have opportunities to get inside because Belgaroui will bring the fight to him.

Borralho’s best path to victory is to make this fight more boring than it should be. Control time on the ground and landing timely strikes will lead Borralho to victory.

Final prediction: Caio Borralho via unanimous decision

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Uroš Medić vs Kevin Holland

Another fight where one fighter will have to deal with a lengthy, rangy opponent. Medić will have to find ways to get inside without getting caught on the way in. That said, Medić is exceptional at closing distance and being accurate while throwing with major power.

Holland should have the advantage on the ground, but he doesn’t often shoot for takedowns. If this fight stays on the feet, which it likely will, then Medić will have the speed and power advantage.

There’s a reason that Medić has a 100% finish rate. 12 of his wins are by TKO; two are by submission.

Holland has a great chin and will present challenges Medić hasn’t faced yet. However, Medić has found the power shots in all his fights, and that won’t stop now as he cruises to victory.

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Final prediction: Uroš Medić via second-round TKO

Bilal Hasan vs Luis Gurule

This is the easiest fight to predict on the card. Bilal Hasan is a budding star at flyweight and is undefeated at 10-0. Luis Gurule is trending towards being cut; he’s 1-4 in his last five fights, and two of those losses came by finish.

Nine of Hasan’s 10 wins are by finish, with eight coming by TKO. His knockout streak continues on Saturday night, as he opens the main card with a bang.

Final prediction: Bilal Hasan via first-round TKO

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