The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the world’s most famous arena this November for a blockbuster pay-per-view event. Headlined by a highly anticipated heavyweight title clash and a monumental women’s bantamweight superfight, the card promises to deliver a historic night of mixed martial arts action in New York City. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming event.
Event Details
- Event Name: UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit (branded as Polymarket UFC 334)
- Date: November 14, 2026
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
- Broadcast: Paramount+ (US)
Main Event: Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit
The marquee attraction features Ciryl “Bon Gamin” Gane defending his undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship against undefeated American challenger Josh Hokit. Gane (14-2-0) recently captured the interim heavyweight title with a spectacular TKO victory over former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250. He was subsequently elevated to undisputed champion after Tom Aspinall was forced to vacate the belt due to ongoing eye complications from an illegal poke sustained in his UFC 321 bout against Gane.
Standing across the Octagon is Josh Hokit, a powerhouse prospect who has utilized an elite wrestling pedigree to dominate his opposition and earn a fast-tracked title shot. Hokit brings an unblemished professional record to Madison Square Garden, presenting a classic striker-versus-grappler stylistic matchup against the agile French kickboxer.
Co-Main Event: Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes
In a superfight years in the making, reigning UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison defends her crown against former two-division queen Amanda “The Lioness” Nunes. Harrison (19-1) captured the 135-pound title by submitting Julianna Peña at UFC 316, following a successful promotional debut against Holly Holm at UFC 300.
Nunes (23-5), widely regarded as the greatest female fighter in MMA history, retired in June 2023 but has opted to return to the Octagon specifically to challenge Harrison. The bout was originally targeted for earlier in the year but was delayed due to a minor injury sustained by Harrison.
Wonderboy’s Farewell
Fan-favorite striking specialist Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson will make his final walk to the Octagon at UFC 334. The 43-year-old veteran (17-9-1) has officially announced that his welterweight clash against Charles Radtke will be his retirement fight. Closing out a legendary career under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, Thompson will look to deliver one last striking masterclass for the New York crowd.
Confirmed Main Card & Undercard Bouts
The promotion has confirmed several exciting matchups to round out the card, featuring a mix of ranked contenders, rising prospects, and seasoned veterans.
- Middleweight Bout: Caio Borralho vs. Yousri Belgaroui
- Lightweight Bout: Drew Dober vs. Chris Duncan
- Lightweight Bout: Jim Miller vs. Terrance McKinney
- Middleweight Bout: Donte Johnson vs. Cesar Almeida
- Women’s Bantamweight Bout: Macy Chiasson vs. Beatriz Mesquita
- Welterweight Bout: Uros Medic vs. Kevin Holland
- Flyweight Bout: Bilal Hasan vs. Luis Gurule
Note: Undefeated middleweight Donte Johnson (9-0) will now face veteran kickboxer Cesar Almeida, who stepped in on short notice after Baisangur Susurkaev withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Additionally, a scheduled lightweight bout between Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento was scrapped entirely following injuries to both athletes.
Storylines to Watch
The Heavyweight Crown is Undisputed: UFC CEO Dana White initially caused a stir by stating Gane would not be elevated to undisputed champion following Aspinall’s vacation of the belt. However, White later clarified that he misspoke, confirming that Gane enters Madison Square Garden as the undisputed heavyweight king. Hokit’s wrestling will test whether Gane has shored up the grappling vulnerabilities that cost him in past undisputed title bids.
Nunes’ Return is Not a One-Off: Despite stepping away from the sport in 2023, Amanda Nunes has made it clear that she is not returning for a single grudge match against her former American Top Team training partner. Nunes stated she plans to stick around and defend the bantamweight belt multiple times if she is victorious. Conversely, Harrison has hinted that Nunes’ return was the sole motivation keeping her in the sport, making the grueling weight cut to 135 pounds worthwhile.
