{
  "id": 20125572,
  "title": "ALL-NEW UFC Heavyweight Rankings After UFC 334: Ciryl Gane Outlasts Josh Hokit in Dogfight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/all-new-ufc-heavyweight-rankings-after-ufc-334-ciryl-gane-outlasts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T06:11:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-heavyweight-rankings-ufc-334-061150515.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following the highly anticipated UFC 334 event, the heavyweight division's top-10 rankings have shifted. Ciryl Gane has solidified his position as the top fighter, having successfully defended his undisputed title against controversial contender Josh Hokit in a five-round war of attrition. The Frenchman demonstrated a new side to his game, outlasting Hokit for a unanimous decision win.\n\nJohnny Walker, who moved up to heavyweight from light heavyweight, has climbed to the 9th spot, having secured back-to-back knockout wins against top-10 talent. Vitor Petrino, who made the bold decision to move up in weight, is currently unbeaten in the division, and his impressive performance against Sergei Spivac has put him in line for another high-profile bout.\n\nCurtis Blaydes rebounded from a surprising upset loss against Josh Hokit by defeating his fellow top-10 fighter Waldo Cortes Acosta with a classic Blaydes performance. Blaydes' wrestling prowess helped him outwork the Dominican, securing a decision win.\n\nValter Walker, coming off a disappointing first-round loss in his UFC debut, has caught fire with five straight first-round finishes. The Brazilian is becoming one of the heavyweight division's most dangerous grapplers.\n\nSergei Pavlovich, a crushing force in the UFC, has won three straight fights, including a swift 39-second victory over Tallison Teixeira. His strong performance has him back in the thick of the heavyweight title hunt.\n\nJosh Hokit, despite his controversial rise into title contention, remains a top fighter in the division due to his gas tank and durability. Hokit's performance against Ciryl Gane showcased his toughness and skill, earning him a move up in the rankings.",
  "summary": "On Saturday night inside the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” Madison Square Garden, the heavyweight title was up for grabs in […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "UFC fighter Josh Hokit has no regrets about Michelle Obama verbal attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ufc-fighter-josh-hokit-has-no-regrets-about-michelle-obama-verbal",
        "published": "2026-11-11T18:58:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "UFC 334: Ciryl Gane Vs. Josh Hokit Beting Odds, Prediction And Pick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/ufc-334-ciryl-gane-vs-josh-hokit-beting-odds-prediction-and-pick",
        "published": "2026-11-13T02:45:33.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}