UFC 334 took place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, where two champions successfully defended their titles in highly competitive bouts. The event showcased a mix of striking and grappling, delivering memorable action for fight fans.
In the main event, heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane faced off against Josh Hokit, who put forth a strong effort throughout the match. Hokit employed an unorthodox strategy that kept Gane on the defensive for much of the fight. Gane, however, found his rhythm and managed to adjust as the match progressed. Despite Hokit’s initial success, he appeared to tire in the final two rounds. The judges awarded Gane a unanimous decision victory, scoring the bout 48-47 across the board.
The co-main event featured a women’s featherweight title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes. Nunes started strong, effectively countering Harrison’s grappling attempts early in the match. However, Harrison turned the tide with two impressive judo throws that positioned Nunes in vulnerable spots. In the fourth round, after a brief scramble, Harrison seized the opportunity when Nunes fell to the mat, locking in a rear-naked choke for the submission win.
The event also featured several notable preliminary fights, including Caio Borralho’s unanimous decision victory over Yousri Belgaroui, and Terrance McKinney’s first-round knockout of Jim Miller, which highlighted McKinney’s striking power.
UFC 334 Fight Card Results
- Ciryl Gane (c) def. Josh Hokit via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
- Kayla Harrison (c) def. Amanda Nunes via fourth-round submission (rear-naked choke)
- Caio Borralho def. Yousri Belgaroui via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Uros Medic vs. Kevin Holland ends in majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
- Luis Gurule def. Bilal Hasan via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Stephen Thompson def. Charles Radtke via third-round TKO (head kick)
- Chris Duncan def. Drew Dober via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Terrance McKinney def. Jim Miller via first-round knockout (punches)
- Cesar Almeida def. Donte Johnson via first-round TKO (punches)
- Melquizael Costa def. Jared Gordon via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Bia Mesquita def. Macy Chiasson via first-round submission (rear-naked choke)
- Juan Diaz def. Heili Alateng via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Evan Elder def. Samuel Sanches via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Fans look forward to the next event, UFC 335, which is scheduled for later this year in Las Vegas.
