UFC 334’s main event concluded as an absolute back-and-forth war between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit. Both heavyweights put on exhilarating action at Madison Square Garden, and the crowd rewarded them with a standing ovation for their record-breaking showdown. In the end, Gane retained the belt, but the outcome of the fight left MMA stars buzzing and reacting on social media.
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For five rounds, Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit exchanged blows like there was no tomorrow. Both headliners looked extremely fatigued when the final bell rang, but neither could score a knockdown or a finish. So, the judges had to decide, and they ruled that the Frenchman had won via 48-47, 48-47, 48-47 unanimous decision.
The main event prompted MMA stars to react.
“This is the most exciting UFC heavyweight fight I’ve ever watched! 🔥🦾⚔️ #UFC334,” wrote former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili.
Then came Johnny Walker, who has emerged as a heavyweight contender and thinks, “Both trash I beat them both at the same time! #UFC334.” The Brazilian took further shots in a separate social media post.
Walker wrote, “How does a champ. Defend his belt walking backwards 5 rounds ? 🤣 #UFC334 s—t 💩.”
Then came Jon Jones, who said in a video, “Put your hand down. Good job, Frenchman.”
Right after, UFC veteran Paulo Costa wrote, “What the hell did I just watch? 😂 These two guys tried to kill each other for 25 minutes. Crazy fight. Respect 🧃🔥 #ufc334”
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