Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit Heavy Weight Prediction UFC 334 (World) Odds and Bets 15.11.2026

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Heavy Weight Prediction UFC (World), 02:00 @ 15.11.2026

Ciryl Gane to Win at 1/2 is my main Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit prediction for Sunday’s UFC 334 heavyweight title fight in New York. The Frenchman has the reach, footwork and championship experience to control the distance against an aggressive challenger.

Hokit arrives unbeaten at 10-0, with six knockout victories, but Gane has faced considerably stronger opposition. His ability to land clean strikes while avoiding prolonged exchanges makes him my preferred selection, with a stoppage victory offering a bigger-priced alternative.

Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit: Fight Date, UK Time and Details UFC 334

Fight informationDetails
EventUFC 334
FightCiryl Gane vs Josh Hokit
DivisionHeavyweight
TitleUFC Heavyweight Championship
UK dateSunday, 15 November 2026
Main card2:00am GMT
VenueMadison Square Garden, New York
Scheduled rounds5 x 5 minutes
UK TVTNT Sports / HBO Max
Main predictionCiryl Gane to Win

Gane makes his first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title after being promoted from interim champion following Tom Aspinall’s decision to vacate the belt. Hokit enters as the fourth-ranked challenger, having earned four UFC victories since November 2025. The main event takes place after the opening fights on Sunday’s card, with the exact start dependent on their duration.

Ciryl Gane Form: Technical Striking and Experience

Gane (14-2, 7 KOs) claimed the interim heavyweight title by stopping Alex Pereira in the second round at UFC Freedom 250 in June. He previously fought Tom Aspinall in October 2025, with that contest ending in a no contest following an accidental eye poke. Before that, Gane defeated Alexander Volkov by split decision in December 2024. The Frenchman’s biggest advantage is his movement. He switches stances, controls range and uses kicks and straight punches to prevent opponents from settling.
His UFC statistics reinforce that approach. Gane lands 5.40 significant strikes per minute while absorbing just 2.31. His 47% takedown defence remains an area Hokit could target, but Gane’s experience in five-round contests gives him an advantage if the fight becomes tactical.

Josh Hokit Form: Unbeaten With Dangerous Pressure

Hokit (10-0, 6 KOs) has moved quickly through the heavyweight division. After joining the UFC in November 2025, he stopped Denzel Freeman in January, defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in April and knocked out Derrick Lewis in the second round in June. Those victories demonstrate that Hokit offers more than punching power.
His collegiate wrestling background gives him another route to victory, particularly if he can force Gane against the fence. Hokit lands an impressive 9.29 significant strikes per minute, although he also absorbs 5.28. His 49% significant-strike defence suggests Gane could find openings when the challenger attacks aggressively. The American’s pressure is dangerous, but this will be his first five-round UFC title fight.

Key Factors Behind My Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit Prediction

  1. Gane’s Reach Advantage: The champion has an 81-inch reach compared with Hokit’s 73.5 inches. That difference should help Gane establish his jab and attack from distance.
  2. Striking Defence: Gane absorbs just 2.31 significant strikes per minute, compared with Hokit’s 5.28. That gap supports the champion in prolonged striking exchanges.
  3. Hokit’s Wrestling: Gane’s 47% takedown defence gives the challenger a potential opening. Hokit needs sustained pressure and repeated takedown attempts rather than isolated attacks.
  4. Championship Experience: Gane has faced Ngannou, Jones, Aspinall and Pereira. Hokit has only four UFC appearances, making the five-round format an unfamiliar challenge.
  5. Stoppage Potential: Hokit frequently moves forward and commits to exchanges. That aggression could create opportunities for Gane’s counters, knees and accurate combinations.

Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit Statistics

StatisticCiryl GaneJosh Hokit
Professional record14-210-0
UFC victories114
Height6ft 4in6ft 1in
Reach81in73.5in
KO/TKO victories76
Submission victories33
Significant strikes landed/min5.409.29
Significant strikes absorbed/min2.315.28
Significant-strike defence61%49%
Takedown defence47%78%
Latest opponentAlex PereiraDerrick Lewis
Latest resultRound 2 TKORound 2 TKO

Career statistics before UFC 334. Gane also has one no contest. Hokit’s higher striking output is impressive, but it comes with considerably more exposure. Gane absorbs fewer than half as many significant strikes per minute, despite facing experienced heavyweight contenders.

However, the numbers come from different sample sizes. Gane has competed against elite opposition for several years, while Hokit has only four UFC appearances. That experience, combined with Gane’s reach and movement, provides the strongest argument for the champion.

Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit Head-to-Head

This is the first professional meeting between the two heavyweights. Gane has considerably more championship experience, while Hokit enters with an unbeaten record and momentum from victories over Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis. For more analysis, explore our MMA betting guide or browse the latest sports betting predictions at BetBrothers UK.

Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit Fight Winner Odds

Gane enters as the favourite to retain his UFC heavyweight title.

Fight resultOdds
Ciryl Gane to Win1/2
Josh Hokit to Win33/20
Draw35/1

Gane to Win at 1/2 is my conservative selection. The champion’s movement, striking defence and experience against leading heavyweights make him the stronger technical fighter. Hokit’s wrestling presents a genuine challenge, but Gane should have the advantage if he can maintain distance.

Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit Alternative Betting Odds

Betting marketOdds
Ciryl Gane by KO/TKO29/20
Ciryl Gane by Decision7/2
Fight to Go the Distance – Yes2/1
Gane by KO/TKO at 29/20 is my preferred higher-risk selection. Hokit absorbs 5.28 significant strikes per minute and frequently commits to forward pressure. Against an accurate counterstriker like Gane, those exchanges could create opportunities for a stoppage. Gane by Decision at 7/2 is another option if the champion controls the contest without finishing his opponent. However, I favour the knockout market because Hokit’s aggressive approach may leave him vulnerable as the fight progresses.

Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit Predictions

Beni
The conservative one
Beni

Ciryl Gane to Win

Odds 1/2

I'm keeping this one straightforward. Gane has the reach, the cleaner striking and far more experience dealing with elite heavyweights. Hokit will come forward and make him work, but I trust the champion's movement and ability to pick his shots. For me, Gane is the sensible side of this matchup.

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Ciryl Gane by KO/TKO

Odds 29/20

I'm going for the stoppage here. Hokit won't spend five rounds standing back and admiring Gane's footwork. He'll come charging in, and that creates openings. With Gane's timing, knees and sharp counters, I fancy the champion to punish those entries and find a finish.

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