Ciryl Gane successfully silenced his most vocal critics—at least for the time being.

During the main event at Madison Square Garden for UFC 334, Gane secured a narrow yet decisive unanimous-decision victory over the outspoken challenger Josh Hokit, thereby defending his UFC heavyweight championship.

Gane captured one of the initial two rounds across all three judges' scorecards before sweeping the championship frames to secure a 48-47 triumph.

Hokit executed a sharp game plan designed to deplete the champion's stamina and set up a late-fight stoppage. Although Gane did show signs of fatigue, his elite takedown defense and sheer resilience proved insurmountable.

As the bout entered the fourth and fifth frames, it was actually Hokit who appeared exhausted, allowing Gane to pull away and seal the win. The thrilling encounter easily earned Fight of the Night honors, cementing its place among the most unforgettable heavyweight title battles in MMA history.

Harrison Makes Her Case for G.O.A.T Status

In the co-headliner, Kayla Harrison staked her claim to the greatest of all time status by defending her UFC women's bantamweight title via a fourth-round submission against Amanda Nunes.

Harrison's wrestling proved to be the decisive element, while Nunes' reluctance to engage on the ground baffled observers. Although early striking from Nunes troubled the champion, every transition to the canvas favored Harrison.

The opening three frames concluded with Harrison in dominant top positions, steadily accumulating damage. The turning point arrived in the fourth stanza when Nunes missed with a body kick.

Capitalizing immediately, the champion caught the limb, pursued the stumbling challenger to the canvas, and locked in a rear-naked choke that prompted an instant tapout from Nunes.

Following victories in the PFL, international Olympic competition, and now the UFC, Harrison has built an ironclad argument as the premier female combat sports athlete in history, while also securing a Performance of the Night bonus.

UFC 334 Results and Bonus Winners

The remaining performance bonus was a straightforward selection. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson delivered the ultimate farewell performance in his retirement match, stopping Charles Radtke via a fourth-round spinning wheel kick to exit the sport on a high note.

Meanwhile, the evening's most controversial outcome materialized in the draw between Kevin Holland and Uros Medic, a scorecard widely disputed by observers and analysts alike.

Looking ahead, the promotion shifts its focus to an upcoming Fight Night in Qatar on November 21, featuring a headlining clash between Jiri Prochazka and Navajo Stirling.