Ciryl Gane Retains Heavyweight Title as Kayla Harrison Claims Bantamweight Gold at UFC 334
Ciryl Gane successfully defended his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit, while Kayla Harrison secured the bantamweight championship with a submission victory over Amanda Nunes.
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Key points
- Ciryl Gane defeated Josh Hokit by unanimous decision to retain the heavyweight title.
- Kayla Harrison captured the bantamweight title by forcing Amanda Nunes to submit in the fourth round.
- Stephen Thompson retired from the UFC with a knockout win over Charles Radtke.
UFC 334 in New York City featured a high-stakes main event where heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane managed to hold off challenger Josh Hokit. Despite Hokit’s energetic start, his stamina waned in the final two rounds, allowing Gane to secure a 48-47 unanimous decision victory on all three scorecards.
In the bantamweight title fight, Kayla Harrison solidified her place at the top of the division by defeating Amanda Nunes. Harrison controlled the action, ultimately forcing the legendary Nunes to tap out via a rear-naked choke at 1:29 of the fourth round.
The event also marked the final UFC appearance for veteran Stephen Thompson, who exited the promotion on a high note by securing a third-round knockout victory over Charles Radtke with a spinning heel kick. Conversely, veteran Jim Miller suffered a first-round knockout loss to Terrance McKinney, while rising prospect Donte Johnson saw his undefeated streak end at the hands of Cesar Almeida.
Elsewhere on the card, Bia Mesquita continued her ascent in the bantamweight division, securing her fourth consecutive UFC win with a first-round submission victory over Macy Chiasson.
Source bleacherreport.com — bleacherreport.com/articles/25533493-real-winners-and-losers-ufc-334 ↗
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