Ciryl Gane Beats Josh Hokit, Judges' Scorecards, Prize Money, Stats & Highlights from UFC 334
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Key Points:
- Ciryl Gane defended his UFC heavyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Josh Hokit at UFC 334, successfully halting Hokit's momentum and hype.
- Hokit started aggressively, securing a takedown and dropping Gane in the first round, but Gane regained control in the later rounds by increasing body strikes and clinch work.
- Gane landed a total of 252 significant strikes, maintaining composure under pressure and finishing the fight strong to solidify his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion.
- This was Gane's first fight as the official undisputed champion after previously holding the interim title, with Tom Aspinall's absence due to an eye injury leaving the division's future unsettled.
- Gane expressed eagerness for a rematch with Aspinall once he recovers, acknowledging that the division remains unresolved until they face off again.
