The Octagon returned to Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 14, 2026, delivering a historic night of action at UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit. Capping off a highly anticipated fight week, the event featured two championship bouts, a record-breaking heavyweight war, and the emotional retirement of a beloved mixed martial arts legend.

As anticipated in our original UFC 334 preview, the card delivered on its massive stakes. Ciryl Gane cemented his status as the undisputed heavyweight king, while Kayla Harrison successfully defended her bantamweight crown against a returning icon.

Heavyweight History: Gane Outlasts Hokit

In the main event, Ciryl Gane successfully defended the undisputed UFC heavyweight championship against a remarkably game Josh Hokit. The two heavyweights engaged in an exhausting 25-minute battle that pushed both men to their absolute limits. Ultimately, Gane secured a unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the contest 48-47 in favor of the champion.

The bout was a striking clinic that etched its name into the promotion’s record books. Gane and Hokit set a new record for combined significant strikes in a heavyweight fight, landing over 350 combined blows across five rounds. Gane, who claimed the interim belt earlier in 2026 before being promoted to undisputed champion following Tom Aspinall’s injury-induced vacancy, utilized his elite footwork and varied shot selection to edge out the durable Hokit in the championship rounds.

Co-Main Event: Harrison Submits Returning Nunes

The co-main event saw Kayla Harrison retain her UFC women’s bantamweight title by submitting returning UFC Hall of Famer and former double-champion Amanda Nunes. In a clash of grappling dominance versus striking power, Harrison managed to impose her will as the fight progressed into the later rounds.

In the fourth round, Harrison successfully dragged the fight to the canvas, navigated past Nunes’s defenses, and locked in a tight rear-naked choke to force the tap. The victory served as a massive statement for Harrison, solidifying her reign atop the 135-pound division by finishing one of the greatest female fighters in the history of the sport.

A Spectacular Farewell: “Wonderboy” Retires

At 43 years old, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson delivered a vintage performance that will be remembered for years to come. Facing Charles Radtke, Thompson turned back the clock, utilizing his signature karate stance and elusive movement to frustrate his opponent.

At 2:54 of the third round, Thompson unleashed a picture-perfect spinning wheel kick that knocked Radtke out cold. Following the spectacular finish, Thompson removed his gloves and officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. In an emotional post-fight interview, he cited the recent birth of his daughter as the primary reason for stepping away, playfully declaring that he is “Wonderdad” now, though he left a sliver of hope for a potential return down the line.

Main Card Highlights and Controversies

The main card also featured a dominant showing from rising contender Caio Borralho, who completely shut down Yousri Belgaroui. Borralho controlled the pace and location of the fight for all 15 minutes, earning a clean sweep on the scorecards with a 30-27 unanimous decision victory.

However, the judges’ scorecards were heavily scrutinized following the matchup between Uros Medic and Kevin Holland. After three hard-fought rounds, the bout was declared a majority draw (28-28, 28-28, 29-27 Medic). The result sparked immediate controversy among pundits and fans on social media, with a vocal majority believing Holland had clearly done enough to secure the victory.

In preliminary action, Luis Gurule edged out Bilal Hasan in a highly competitive back-and-forth battle, ultimately walking away with a split decision win (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) after three grueling rounds.

Post-Fight Bonuses

Following the conclusion of the event, the UFC awarded special performance bonuses to the fighters who delivered the most memorable moments of the night at Madison Square Garden.

• Fight of the Night: Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit
• Performance of the Night: Kayla Harrison
• Performance of the Night: Stephen Thompson

UFC 334 Official Results

Below are the official confirmed results from the UFC 334 fight card in New York City:

• Heavyweight Championship: Ciryl Gane def. Josh Hokit via Unanimous Decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) — Round 5, 5:00
• Women’s Bantamweight Championship: Kayla Harrison def. Amanda Nunes via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) — Round 4
• Middleweight Bout: Caio Borralho def. Yousri Belgaroui via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) — Round 3, 5:00
• Welterweight Bout: Uros Medic vs. Kevin Holland ends in a Majority Draw (28-28, 28-28, 29-27 Medic) — Round 3, 5:00
• Welterweight Bout: Stephen Thompson def. Charles Radtke via KO (Spinning Wheel Kick) — Round 3, 2:54
• Flyweight Bout: Luis Gurule def. Bilal Hasan via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) — Round 3, 5:00