Introduction
Ciryl Gane is still the UFC heavyweight champion. He beat Josh Hokit at UFC 334 on Saturday, November 14. The fight was held at Madison Square Garden in New York. It went the full five rounds. All three judges scored the fight 48-47 for Gane. It was a close and wild fight from start to finish.
What Happened
Gane won by unanimous decision. A unanimous decision is when all three judges pick the same winner. The judges scored the fight 48-47, 48-47 and 48-47 for Gane. Hokit came out strong early and gave Gane a hard time. Gane took control late in the fight. He landed 298 strikes in the fight. Hokit landed 243 strikes. Gane is now 15-2 in his career. Hokit lost for the first time and is now 10-1. The two men fought for five full rounds of five minutes each. The crowd at Madison Square Garden watched a true title fight.
Why People Are Talking About It
People are talking about how close the fight was. Hokit was a big underdog, but he pushed the champion to the limit. An underdog is a fighter most people expect to lose. Hokit won many fans with his brave start. Fans are also talking about Gane. He stayed calm and found a way to win. He proved again that he is the best heavyweight in the UFC. The co-main event was also big news. Kayla Harrison beat Amanda Nunes by submission in the fourth round. Harrison used a rear naked choke at 1:29 of round 4. She kept her women’s bantamweight title. Both champions kept their belts on the same night.
What Happens Next
Gane will now wait for his next challenger. Fans want to see him fight at home in France one day. Hokit will look to bounce back from his first loss. He showed he belongs at the top of the division. Harrison will also wait for her next challenger. The UFC will soon announce the next big title fights.
Final Thoughts
UFC 334 gave fans two title fights and two champions who kept their belts. Gane and Hokit gave the crowd five hard rounds. Hokit lost, but he earned respect. Gane won, and he is still the king of the heavyweights. It was a great night for fight fans in New York.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Sources: ESPN — UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit Fight Results
Photo credit: Ciryl Gane at the UFC Freedom 250 ceremonial weigh-in, U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brittany Primavera, via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).
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