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UFC 334 takes place on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York, featuring a pair of championship bouts. In the main event, Ciryl Gane defends his heavyweight title against rising contender Josh Hokit, while the co-main event marks the return of Amanda Nunes from retirement to challenge bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison.
Preliminary and Main Card Matchups
The main card opens with top flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan facing Luis Gurule. In the middleweight division, Caio Borralho meets Yousri Belgaouri, who has secured three knockout victories in his first three appearances. Meanwhile, Uros Medic squares off against veteran Kevin Holland following a string of four consecutive first-round knockout wins, as reported by CBS Sports Headlines.
Bilal Hasan vs. Luis Gurule
Bilal Hasan enters as a heavy -1200 favorite following an impressive showing on Dana White’s Contender Series and a knockout in his promotional debut. Luis Gurule holds a 1-4 record since his own Contender Series appearance. CBS Sports Headlines notes that roughly a quarter of flyweight non-title fights end before the midway point of the second round, leading to the selection of under 1.5 rounds at -175 odds.
Uros Medic vs. Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland holds an 8-10 record since 2021 and presents a challenging puzzle with his length and unpredictable style. Uros Medic brings significant power and speed into the matchup, riding a four-fight knockout streak that includes a 30-second stoppage of Daniel Rodriguez. Medic is favored on the moneyline at -155, with the expectation that he can break Holland down over the course of the bout by avoiding his antics.
Caio Borralho vs. Yousri Belgaouri
Caio Borralho carries an 8-1 UFC record and previously showcased a strong takedown and ground control game, though he has relied less on takedowns in recent outings. Yousri Belgaouri enters as a dangerous kickboxer who has been taken down frequently in his short UFC career. Borralho is picked on the moneyline at -155 to exploit that skill gap and find success on the ground.
Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes returns from retirement amid potential questions surrounding cage rust, while Kayla Harrison is also recovering from neck surgery. Both competitors may display caution early due to their time away from active competition. With Harrison expected to attempt takedowns and the pace likely to slow by the third round, the selection leans toward the over 3.5 rounds at +105 odds.
Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit
Josh Hokit steps into a major challenge against the division’s elite, having previously shown resilience in a battle with Curtis Blaydes. While Ciryl Gane has shown vulnerability to takedowns against elite wrestlers in the past, he holds clear advantages in size, reach, and striking. Gane is selected on the moneyline at -205 to retain his heavyweight championship in the main event.
