Between the Links: UFC 334, Gane vs. Hokit, Usman Nurmagomedov attacks Merab Dvalishvili
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UFC 334 took place in New York City, featuring two high-profile title fights. The main event saw Ciryl Gane defending his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit. Meanwhile, Kayla Harrison faced the returning Amanda Nunes for the women's bantamweight title. Despite the card's impressive lineup, the host questioned whether the hype matched that of other Madison Square Garden events.
The panel discussed the significance of the Gane vs. Hokit fight and other standout matchups. Additionally, they mentioned UFC hopeful and PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov, who and his team attacked Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi ahead of the UFC's card. The UFC's response to this incident and Ilia Topuria's reaction to it were also discussed.
Furthermore, the host touched on Jake Paul's match against Cedric Doumbe, which lacked any emotional engagement from the audience.
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