Breaking Octagon Alert: The UFC has officially unveiled a monumental championship lineup for UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2026. Following Tom Aspinall vacating the heavyweight belt, Ciryl Gane has been elevated to undisputed champion and will defend against unbeaten prospect Josh Hokit. In the co-main event, consensus GOAT Amanda Nunes ends her retirement to challenge two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison for the Women’s Bantamweight Title.
Mixed martial arts fans received a seismic shockwave of announcements today as the Ultimate Fighting Championship unveiled its blockbuster November lineup for New York City. In this complete breakdown of the UFC 334 fight card, we analyze Amanda Nunes’s historic unretirement against Kayla Harrison, Ciryl Gane’s elevation to undisputed heavyweight champion, and Stephen Thompson’s emotional farewell bout.
Official UFC 334 Madison Square Garden Lineup
The official UFC 334 fight card is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, inside the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena. Below is the confirmed championship and main card breakdown announced by UFC matchmakers:
| Bout Order | Matchup | Weight Class | Stakes & Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event | Ciryl Gane (c) vs. Josh Hokit | Heavyweight (265 lbs) | Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Title |
| Co-Main Event | Kayla Harrison (c) vs. Amanda Nunes | Women’s Bantamweight (135 lbs) | UFC Women’s Bantamweight Title |
| Featured Bout | Stephen Thompson vs. Charles Radtke | Welterweight (170 lbs) | Official retirement fight for “Wonderboy” Thompson |
| This Weekend (Sept 26) | Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos | Bantamweight (135 lbs) | UFC Fight Night Main Event at Meta APEX |
Heavyweight Shakeup: Ciryl Gane Elevated & Alex Pereira Callout
Headlining the UFC 334 fight card is a newly minted undisputed heavyweight championship clash between French technician Ciryl Gane and undefeated powerhouse Josh Hokit. Following Tom Aspinall’s decision to vacate the heavyweight crown, promotion officials immediately elevated Gane to undisputed champion status ahead of the New
