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UFC 334 prediction, odds: Full fight card picks, best bets for Gane vs. Hokit, Harrison vs. Nunes
UFC 334 is set to close a 13-fight card at Madison Square Garden, with heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane defending his title against unbeaten Josh Hokit. The event also features Amanda Nunes returning after a three-year break to challenge bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison, making the co-main event a major test for both fighters.
The article predicts Gane to win by knockout or technical knockout at +145, citing his experience and advantages in height and reach, while expecting Hokit’s wrestling to be tested in later rounds. It favours Harrison to beat Nunes by submission or decision at -150, pointing to Harrison’s activity and grappling. The card starts at 5 p.m. ET, with prelims at 7 p.m. and the main card at 9 p.m.; all bouts are listed as streaming on Paramount+.
In short
- Gane is tipped to stop unbeaten Hokit in their heavyweight title fight.
- Harrison is favoured to use her ground game against returning champion Nunes.
- UFC 334 features 13 fights at Madison Square Garden.
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The case for
Gane’s experience at the highest level, along with his height and reach, could help him manage distance and create knockout opportunities against Hokit. Harrison’s recent activity and grappling may likewise give her an edge over Nunes, whose long break raises questions about ring sharpness.
The case against
Hokit’s unbeaten record and wrestling could trouble Gane if he can close distance and impose his style, making the champion’s striking advantages less decisive. Nunes remains an accomplished champion, and her experience and power could overcome the layoff and pose a serious challenge to Harrison.
Explained simply
UFC is a mixed martial arts organisation, and its numbered events bring together fighters across weight classes. At Madison Square Garden in New York, the heavyweight title bout is between champion Ciryl Gane and unbeaten challenger Josh Hokit.
The card also includes a bantamweight title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes. Harrison is the reigning champion; Nunes, a former champion, is returning after a three-year break. Their bout puts Harrison’s grappling skills against Nunes’s experience at the top level.
The results could reshape both title divisions and the fighters’ standing in them. The event is also a major test of how Hokit fares against a champion and how Nunes performs after her time away.