The UFC returns to the Big Apple this Saturday for its 11th numbered event of the calendar year, hosting UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden.
The promotion is showcasing two of the most anticipated title fights of 2026 as part of a high-profile bill, according to reporting by Yahoo Sports.
In the main event, heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane will defend his title for the first time since being promoted to undisputed status.
He is scheduled to face the undefeated contender Josh Hokit, who enters the cage with a professional record of 10-0, as noted by the outlets.
The co-headlining bout features a significant return to the octagon for former two-division champion Amanda Nunes.
Nunes is coming out of retirement to challenge Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight championship, per the event details provided by the organization.
The fighters have been featured in the latest installment of the popular Embedded video series, which documents the behind-the-scenes preparations during fight week.
According to the official UFC 334 broadcast information, the fifth episode captures the athletes as they navigate media obligations and final training sessions.
The episode description highlights that Josh Hokit participated in final training drills while other fighters attended a formal media day.
Additionally, the footage shows Stephen Thompson and Bilal Hasan visiting the Empire State Building as part of the promotional activities.
Nunes was also filmed arriving at the venue alongside her family members.
The event, which is being streamed via Paramount+, serves as a major milestone for the promotion this year.
Fans have been following the journey of these athletes through the various episodes of the Embedded series leading up to the weekend.
As noted in previous coverage, the series has tracked various moments including Josh Hokit meeting Spike Lee at a Knicks game.
The fighters are now prepared for the final press conference before they weigh in for their respective bouts on Saturday.