Ciryl Gane Defeats Josh Hokit To Retain His Heavyweight Title At UFC 334
Last night in the main event of UFC 334 inside the iconic Madison Square Garden, Ciryl Gane fought Josh Hokit. Gane successfully defended his heavyweight title for the first time via unanimous decision after five hard-fought rounds.
Earlier this year at the Freedom 250 event, Gane won the UFC interim heavyweight championship by beating Alex Pereira via TKO. He was later promoted as the champion in September following Tom Aspinall’s title vacation.
On the other hand, Josh Hokit experienced one of the fastest rises in recent UFC history. In August 2025, Hokit secured his UFC contract through Dana White‘s Contender Series, earning recognition after an impressive performance against Guilherme Uriel.
He subsequently secured three consecutive victories against Denzel Freeman, Curtis Blaydes, and Derrick Lewis, establishing himself as a legitimate heavyweight contender. Those impressive performances ultimately earned Hokit an unexpected opportunity to challenge Ciryl Gane for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
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Ciryl Gane’s clinical performance
Gane started the fight confidently, utilising his superior footwork and striking accuracy while Hokit attempted to close distance aggressively. The second round saw Gane establish control through combinations, effectively countering Hokit’s forward pressure and multiple wrestling attempts.
Hokit found some success in the third round, applying pressure and attempting takedowns, but Gane continued landing cleaner strikes. Gane dominated the championship rounds, showcasing his technical superiority and defensive wrestling before securing a unanimous decision victory after five rounds.
Following the win, Gane gave Hokit his credit and mentioned how he expected the fight to be very fast. CEO Dana White, who has historically condemned boring fights, was surely happy with the main event.
“I had it 4-1(for Gane). It was an incredible fight. The pace he set was insane. Even if you look at the significant strike, they were double in every round,” said Dana White while complimenting Gane.
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