My Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit prediction for tonight's main event at UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden is backing the champion Gane, who has significant advantages in speed, range, technical striking, and experience against elite heavyweight competition.
Gane is the 66% favorite in the UFC odds at Kalshi as he makes his first defense of the undisputed heavyweight championship against the undefeated Hokit, who is biting off more than he can chew here.
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Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit predictions for UFC 334 tonight
| Market | Pick |
|---|---|
| Who will win | Ciryl Gane (67%) |
| Top pick | Over 4.5 rounds (36%) |
| Prop | Gane by decision (18%) |
| Combo | 3.47x |
Who will win Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit tonight: Gane moneyline
Ciryl Gane is my pick at 67%.
Josh Hokit has been fast-tracked into title contention, but narrowly beating Curtis Blaydes and stopping a badly faded Derrick Lewis hardly proves he's ready for the heavyweight elite. His wrestling credentials are legitimate, but he hasn't demonstrated that he can consistently impose them against top-level opposition.
Gane knows exactly what Hokit wants to do, and his superior speed, range, and technical striking should expose the challenger's limitations.
Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit top pick: Over 4.5 rounds
This one will go to the scorecards. I'm playing this to 40%.
Hokit has the wrestling credentials to make this interesting, but his offensive grappling hasn't been nearly as effective against better competition as his statistics suggest. Gane has previously struggled against elite wrestlers, but Hokit isn't bringing anything unexpected into this fight. The champion knows he'll need to maintain distance and defend takedowns, and he has the footwork and striking discipline to do both.
Hokit is tough enough to withstand Gane's offense, but I expect the champion to control the exchanges without taking unnecessary risks and win a comfortable decision.
COVERS INTEL: Six of Hokit's nine recorded takedowns came in his Contender Series appearance, while he failed to record a single takedown against Curtis Blaydes.Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit prop: Gane to win by decision
Gane by decision is my preferred prop at 20% or better.
Hokit has never been finished, and I don't expect Gane to take unnecessary chances against an aggressive opponent. The champion has significant advantages in reach, footwork, and technical striking, which should allow him to dictate the exchanges.
Unless Hokit can establish sustained wrestling pressure, I expect Gane to pick him apart over five rounds and retain his championship on the scorecards.
Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit market trends
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Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit combo
This combo backs Gane to expose the difference between Hokit's wrestling credentials and his ability to impose that wrestling against elite competition.
Hokit couldn't take Blaydes down and managed just two takedowns against an aging and disinterested Lewis, hardly suggesting he'll dominate the champion on the mat. Hokit should have the durability to survive, but I expect Gane to control the exchanges, gradually separate himself and retain his title by decision.
Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit odds tonight
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| Method of Victory | Ciryl Gane | Josh Hokit |
|---|---|---|
| To win outright | 66% | 34% |
| To win by KO/TKO | 44% | 19% |
| To win by decision | 18% | 9% |
| To win by submission | 7% | 8% |
| Fight goes the distance | Yes 29% |
No 72% |
Odds as of 11-14.
Gane is a 66% favorite, with the market identifying his 44% knockout probability as his most likely path to victory. The fight going the distance is priced at just 29%, but Gane by decision is my preferred method-of-victory side. Hokit has demonstrated considerable toughness, and I expect Gane's technical superiority to carry him through five rounds rather than produce another stoppage.
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Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit tale of the tape
| Ciryl Gane | Josh Hokit | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Age | 28 |
| 6-foot-4 | Height | 6-foot-1 |
| Heavyweight (champion) | Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| 81 inches | Reach | 73.5 inches |
| 14-2 (1 NC) | Record | 10-0 |
| 7 | Wins by KO | 6 |
| 3 | Wins by submission | 3 |
Gane holds substantial physical advantages, standing three inches taller with a 7.5-inch reach advantage. The champion also brings considerably more experience against elite heavyweights, while Hokit is making his first title appearance after just four UFC victories.
Hokit is eight years younger and brings legitimate wrestling credentials, but Gane's superior striking defense, footwork, and experience should allow him to control the fight at range.
The title fight shares the card with another championship bout. Read our Harrison vs. Nunes prediction and Borralho vs. Belgaroui prediction, or see the full card in our UFC 334 odds and UFC 334 predictions and picks.
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