One of the most anticipated events of the year is finally here. UFC’s annual trip to New York always delivers on action and excitement, and UFC 334 should be no different on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. In the main event, Ciryl Gane is set to make his first defense of the heavyweight title against Josh Hokit.
The heavyweight division is stabilizing after years of turbulence. Francis Ngannou’s departure from the promotion, Jon Jones‘ retirement and Tom Aspinall’s eye injury kept the title picture in flux. But after Gane — who previously challenged those three men for the title — knocked out Alex Pereira at The White House, the new heavyweight champion is keen to up the activity.
Gane’s first challenger also made a statement at UFC Freedom 250. Hokit went from UFC debutant to title challenger in one year. Beating Gane would conclude one of the most impressive first 12 months in the promotion’s history, up there with the likes of Pereira, Israel Adesanya and Brock Lesnar. Hokit’s antics rub a lot of people the wrong way, but his Fight of the Year frontrunnerwith Curtis Blaydes proved that he’s not just a carnival act.
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Saturday’s co-main event is worthy of the iconic New York City venue. Kayla Harrison is one of the most decorated women in combat sports, having won two Olympic gold medals in judo, a UFC title, and two PFL tournaments. Amanda Nunes is unequivocally the best women’s MMA athlete of all time. Her resume includes wins over former UFC champions Ronda Rousey, Valentina Shevchenko (twice), Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm, Germaine de Randamie (twice) and Miesha Tate. Many factors are at play, including Harrison’s first fight after career-threatening neck surgery and Nunes’ return from a three-year retirement.
Saturday night should also feature plenty of action on the undercard with knockout artists aplenty. Caio Borralho looks to turn away a fast-rising challenger in Yousri Belgaroui, who has finished all three of his UFC opponents to date. Uros Medic looks to take the next step toward title contention at welterweight when he faces veteran Kevin Holland. And new prospect Bilal Hasan is sure to put on a show when he takes on Luis Gurule in the main card opener.
Below is the complete fight card for UFC 334 along with the latest odds. Check back all week long for the latest news, features, and other content around this massive event.
UFC 334 fight card, odds
(Odds via DraftKings as of Nov. 11)
- Ciryl Gane (c) -218 vs. Josh Hokit +180, heavyweight title
- Kayla Harrison (c) -185 vs. Amanda Nunes +154, women’s bantamweight title
- Caio Borralho -162 vs. Yousri Belgaroui +136, middleweights
- Uros Medic -148 vs. Kevin Holland +124, welterweights
- Bilal Hasan -1100 vs. Luis Gurule+700, flyweights
- Stephen Thompson-155 vs. Charles Radtke+130, welterweights
- Chris Duncan-170 vs.Drew Dober+142, lightweights
- Terrance McKinney-198 vs.Jim Miller+164, lightweights
- Donte Johnson-175 vs. Cesar Almeida+145, middleweights
- Melquizael Costa-375 vs.Jared Gordon+295, lightweights
- Bia Mesquita-258 vs.Macy Chiasson+210, women’s bantamweights
- Samuel Sanches-120 vs.Evan Elder+100, lightweights
UFC 334 info
- Date:Nov. 14
- Location:Madison Square Garden — New York City
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET (Main card)
- How to watch:Paramount+(subscribe now for as low as $8.99 per month)
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