Ciryl Gane prepares for Josh Hokit at UFC 334 in New York

Heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane is set to defend his title against Josh Hokit at UFC 334, scheduled for Madison Square Garden. Gane, with an impressive history facing top contenders, acknowledges Hokit’s undefeated record of 10-0, despite concerns over the latter's comedic persona potentially distracting from his fighting skills. Gane believes Hokit is more strategically astute than he appears and expressed confidence in putting on a great fight, regardless of their differing approaches to promotion. As Gane aims for a successful title defense, all eyes will be on Hokit as he seeks to prove himself against the seasoned champion.

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