UFC 334 features a heavyweight title defense by Ciryl Gane against Josh Hokit and a women’s bantamweight championship bout between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes at Madison Square Garden. The card, which takes place in New York City, serves as the promotion’s latest numbered event in a busy 2027 schedule.
Gane and Hokit Headline New York Card
Ciryl Gane enters the main event at Madison Square Garden to defend his heavyweight title against challenger Josh Hokit. According to ESPN, the bout serves as the marquee attraction for the UFC 334 pay-per-view event. The matchup follows a series of high-profile cards in the promotion’s 2027 calendar, which includes events like UFC 333 featuring Volkanovski vs. Evloev and the upcoming UFC 335.
Harrison Faces Nunes for Bantamweight Gold
The co-main event features a clash for the women’s bantamweight title between champion Kayla Harrison and the returning Amanda Nunes. The significance of this fight, particularly regarding Nunes’ return to competition, remains a central talking point for observers, as reported on Between the Links.
The panel said that while the card contains notable matchups, some questions persist regarding the overall hype level compared to previous marquee events held at the venue.
Nurmagomedov Team Incident in Abu Dhabi
Beyond the New York card, reports indicate a confrontation involving Usman Nurmagomedov’s team and fighter Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi. The incident occurred ahead of a separate card, drawing reactions from across the industry, including comments from Ilia Topuria. Between the Links highlighted the event as a point of discussion for how the UFC should respond to such altercations between athletes and their camps.
UFC 334 Questions Regarding Fighters, Titles and Location
Who is fighting in the main event of UFC 334?
Ciryl Gane defends his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit in the main event.
Which title is on the line in the co-main event?
Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes are competing for the women’s bantamweight championship.
Where is UFC 334 being held?
The event is taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The event is scheduled for Saturday.
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