Ciryl Gane prepares for his first heavyweight title defense this evening at UFC 334, where he will face the controversial challenger Josh Hokit at Madison Square Garden in New York City, “according to Yahoo Sports.”
Gane secured the interim belt in June after a victory over Alex Pereira, later ascending to the undisputed championship following the resignation of former titleholder Tom Aspinall, “as reported by The Independent.”
Aspinall vacated the title in September due to an eye injury sustained during a previous encounter with Gane, “noted the outlet.”
The main event features a clash of styles as the Frenchman meets an opponent known for a polarizing, professional wrestling-inspired persona that has drawn significant attention from fans and analysts alike, “per reports from The Independent.”
In the co-main event, former champion Amanda Nunes emerges from retirement to challenge Kayla Harrison for the bantamweight title, a highly anticipated matchup that was previously delayed by a neck injury, “stated the Yahoo Sports coverage.”
The early preliminary bouts are scheduled to commence at 10 p.m. GMT, followed by the regular prelims at midnight and the main card starting at 2 a.m. GMT on Sunday, “according to the event schedule.”
Betting markets currently favor the champion heading into the night, with Gane listed at 4/11 and Harrison at 1/2, “as indicated by Betway.”
Fans in the United Kingdom can access the broadcast via TNT Sports or various digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Sky Sports, while viewers in the United States may stream the event on Paramount+, “the outlets confirmed.”
The full card remains subject to change as fighters prepare for their respective bouts at the iconic New York venue, “noted The Independent.”