UFC 334 takes place this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2026, live from Madison Square Garden in New York City and streaming exclusively on Paramount+. The stacked fight card features two championship bouts, highlighted by Ciryl Gane defending the heavyweight title against Josh Hokit in the main event, and Kayla Harrison putting her women’s bantamweight belt on the line against returning legend Amanda Nunes in the co-main event.
Main Card Odds and Predictions
In the main event, Ciryl Gane enters as a -245 favorite against +200 underdog Josh Hokit. Gane secured the undisputed heavyweight championship after Tom Aspinall was forced to vacate due to an eye injury stemming from their previous meeting. Gane holds significant advantages in striking, size, and experience against Hokit, who enters with a 4-0 UFC record. Despite hype surrounding Hokit’s wrestling, sports.sport.com analysts pick Gane to win via moneyline (-245) due to his superior striking and vast heavyweight experience.
The women’s bantamweight title co-main event features Kayla Harrison (-192) defending against Amanda Nunes (+160). Harrison is returning from neck surgery following her title win in June 2025, while Nunes steps back into the Octagon after a three-year layoff. Analysts predict a low-intensity affair that could go the distance, leaning toward Harrison to edge out a decision primarily through clinch work and takedown attempts.
Caio Borralho (-155) faces Yousri Belgaroui (+130) in a middleweight clash. While Belgaroui has shined as a lanky kickboxer since graduating from the Contender Series, Borralho’s well-rounded skill set and wrestling pedigree make him the pick to win. In the welterweight division, Uros Medic (-175) takes on Kevin Holland (+145). Medic brings immense momentum and knockout power into the cage, but Holland’s ten-inch reach advantage and durability offer a path to victory if he can slow the pace. For the flyweight opening bout, Bilal Hasan (-900) meets Luis Gurule (+600), where analysts warn against overrating Hasan’s hype and suggest Gurule could keep the fight surprisingly close.
Prelims and Early Prelims Breakdown
The featured prelim bout marks the retirement fight for Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (-148) as he faces Charles Radtke (+124). Although fans admire Thompson’s legacy, Radtke’s grappling-heavy approach gives him the edge. In another exciting matchup, Drew Dober (+136) squares off against Chris Duncan (-162) in what sports.sport.com highlights as a potential Fight of the Night candidate, with Duncan favored due to Dober’s accumulated career damage.
Veteran Jim Miller (+164) takes on Terrance McKinney (-198), with analysts noting Miller’s composure against McKinney’s explosive yet porous defense. In the light heavyweight division, Donte Johnson (-175) meets Cesar Almeida (+145), where Johnson’s wrestling ability is expected to exploit Almeida’s grappling vulnerabilities. Early prelims feature Jared Gordon (+295) against Melquizael Costa (-375), Macy Chiasson (+215) versus Bia Mesquita (-265), Alatengheili (+280) against Juan Diaz (-355), and Evan Elder (-102) facing Samuel Sanches (-118).
For bettors seeking long shots, sports.sport.com suggests Amanda Nunes by KO/TKO/DQ at +300, a Luis Gurule moneyline upset at +600, and a point deduction prop in the Gane vs. Hokit main event at +1200.
