UFC 334 results: Ciryl Gane denies Josh Hokit title reign, wins all-time brawl

Josh Hokit's UFC heavyweight title reign was brought to an abrupt end on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, as Ciryl Gane secured a unanimous decision victory (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) in the main event. The five-round contest was a high-energy affair, with both fighters pushing the pace throughout. Hokit, a former San Francisco 49ers player, entered the bout with a wrestling background and had previously experienced success in Bellator and LFA.

However, Gane's relentless pressure and technical striking ultimately wore down Hokit, who struggled to find a rhythm. Gane tested Hokit's chin more than in the preceding 20 minutes, and when the final bell rang, the crowd erupted. The win marks Gane's first title defense, with his record now standing at 4-0, including one recent stoppage victory over Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250.

Hokit, while suffering his first professional loss, had already garnered attention for his unique character and high-profile fights, such as his back-and-forth battle with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 in March.