with relevant context.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIMPORTANT:<\/b> The <\/span>Gane vs Hokit odds<\/span> below are correct at the time of writing, but may move before the bell. Always check the latest prices and evaluate your financial situation before placing real-money wagers. Stake only what you can afford to lose and gamble responsibly.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Winner<\/b><\/h3>\n
The simplest market on the card. <\/span>Choose Ciryl Gane or Josh Hokit to win the fight, and win the bet if the athlete you backed gets his hand raised at the end<\/b>. The method of victory doesn\u2019t affect the payout, so it can be a KO\/TKO, a submission, a decision win, or even a win due to a doctor\u2019s stoppage. Here\u2019s how the numbers look:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”eb-table”]<\/p>\n\n\n\nCiryl Gane<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nJosh Hokit<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 3\/7<\/span><\/td>\n | 13\/8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Based on these figures, the sportsbook implies that <\/span>Gane is the strong favourite at 3\/7, showing a 70% implied chance of victory<\/b>. Josh Hokit gets odds of 13\/8, showing about 38.1%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIf you\u2019re wondering why the combined total adds up to more than 100%, that\u2019s because of the built-in margin from the bookmaker. Take that margin out, and it leaves Gane at ~65%, and Hokit at ~35%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn other words, the market sees Gane winning roughly two fights in three. That seems consistent with the difference in experience levels. The Frenchman has been in the octagon with the likes of Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira, while Hokit has only fought four times in total, albeit winning every single time. Still, do your own research before placing any wagers.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Round Total<\/b><\/h3>\nThis market offers more options and thresholds than a standard binary bet. <\/span>With the \u2018Round Total\u2019, bettors pick whether the bout will take more (Over) or fewer (Under) rounds than the set line<\/b>. For example, backing \u2018Over 2.5\u2019 means the fight must reach the 3<\/span>rd<\/span>, and \u2018Under 2.5\u2019 means it needs to end in the 2<\/span>nd<\/span> or sooner. With multiple lines on offer, bettors have plenty of choices.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”eb-table”]<\/p>\n\n\n\nLine<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nOver<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nUnder<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 2.5 rounds<\/span><\/td>\n | 7\/11<\/span><\/td>\n | 9\/8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 3.5 rounds<\/span><\/td>\n | 1\/1<\/span><\/td>\n | 8\/11<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 4.5 rounds<\/span><\/td>\n | 10\/7<\/span><\/td>\n | 1\/2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The lines tell a consistent story. At 2.5 rounds, the market leans to \u2018Over\u2019 with 7\/11 (~61%) against 9\/8 (~47%) before the margins are removed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAt 3.5, the script flips, as \u2018Under 3.5\u2019 becomes slightly shorter (~58%) than \u2018Over 3.5\u2019, which is at evens (~50%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAt the 4.5 line, the dynamic progresses in the same direction, with \u2018Under\u2019 being much more likely than \u2018Over\u2019 \u2013 implied odds of 67% and 41%, respectively, without the margin.<\/span><\/p>\nThe markets expect a true heavyweight showing that is more likely than not to finish before R5<\/b>. The 3<\/span>rd<\/span> round is where the balance tips, according to 7bet. These are rough readings of the prices, not an official forecast, so treat them accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Will the Fight Go the Distance?<\/b><\/h3>\nOne more clear-cut bet, with two options: \u2018Yes\u2019 or \u2018No\u2019. <\/span>As a bettor, you pick whether Gane and Hokit will both be standing after all five rounds, and whether the judges\u2019 scorecards come into play<\/b>. Choose \u2018No\u2019 if you expect a premature finish of any kind, or \u2018Yes\u2019 if no KO\/TKO, submission or stoppage is on your radar.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”eb-table”]<\/p>\n\n\n\nYes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 13\/8<\/span><\/td>\n | 3\/7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\u2018No\u2019 is the favourite at 3\/7, implying a probability of around 70%, while \u2018Yes\u2019 sits at 13\/8 (~38%) before the margins are removed<\/b>. Comparing that to the \u2018Round Total\u2019 market shows consistency in the markets. When two heavyweights collide, one or two clean hits can end it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA few figures worth knowing:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Gane has won 4 times by decision in 14 total victories (~28.6%)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Gane has 7 wins by KO (50%), 3 by submission (~21.4%)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Gane has only lost once by decision in his 17-fight MMA career (2 losses total)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hokit has 1 decision victory in his 10 MMA pro fights (10%)<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hokit has never lost an MMA pro fight<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hokit has also won 6 fights by KO (60%), 3 by submission (30%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To sum up, it\u2019s really anyone\u2019s guess how this one ends. The numbers imply that both men are well-rounded, so be sure to complete your research before placing a wager.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other Popular Markets<\/b><\/h3>\nWhile the three markets above are available right now, more <\/span>UFC betting markets<\/span><\/a> may open before 14 November:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Method of Victory <\/b>\u2013 a more difficult pick with two moving parts. Bettors need to correctly guess who wins the fight, and how, exactly. The options for each fighter are KO\/TKO, submission, decision and disqualification. For example, if you pick \u2018Gane by Submission\u2019, the Frenchman needs to win in that exact way for the bet to succeed. Because of the higher degree of difficulty, the odds are longer than with \u2018Fight Winner\u2019 binaries.<\/span><\/li>\n
- 1×2 <\/b>\u2013 adds a 3<\/span>rd<\/span> outcome (draw) to the \u2018Fight Winner\u2019 pick. While draws are rare in MMA, they can happen. Your picks will look like \u2018Hokit or Draw\u2019 with both options winning, be it a draw or Hokit\u2019s victory. Because of the small added insurance, the odds are shorter when compared to the binary \u2018Winner\u2019 bet.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Winner & Exact Round <\/b>\u2013 combines the \u2018Winner\u2019 bet with the requirement to correctly identify the round in which the fight ends. For example, if you pick \u2018Gane, Round 2\u2019, you need <\/span>Bon Gamin <\/span><\/i>to KO, submit or force a stoppage on Hokit within those five minutes. Anything else loses, so the odds tend to be longer.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Round Group Betting & Winner <\/b>\u2013 the same idea as above with more flexibility. Instead of picking one round, you back a bracket, for example, \u2018Hokit in Rounds 2-3\u2019. Multiple selections suit different expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Winning Method: Double Chance <\/b>\u2013 back a fighter to win by one of two methods, such as \u2018KO\/TKO or Decision\u2019. This improves the chances of winning the bet in exchange for shorter odds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n How We Got Here: The Road to UFC 334<\/b><\/h2>\nIn October 2025, few would have named Gane and Hokit as the division\u2019s top two. <\/span>A year later, that is exactly where they are.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Poke that Changed Everything<\/b><\/h3>\nFirst up, there was Gane vs Aspinall in October of 2025. The Frenchman caught the Englishman in the eyes, forcing a No Contest and leaving the division without a clear champion for the next eight months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWith Aspinall out, Gane defeated Alex Pereira in the 2<\/span>nd<\/span> round at UFC Freedom 250 in June to win the interim heavyweight belt. What followed was Tom Aspinall vacating the main title due to medical complications, created by the same eye poke, sustained months earlier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gane vs Hokit: An Unexpected Matchup<\/b><\/h3>\nTom Aspinall\u2019s decision elevated Ciryl Gane from interim to undisputed champion. What that means in practice is that <\/span>this will be Gane\u2019s first title defence<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile a Pereira rematch was heavily anticipated, Dana White and Co. picked Josh Hokit as the challenger. \u2018The Incredible Hok\u2019 stopped Derrick Lewis on that same card, UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, establishing himself as a rising superstar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ciryl Gane \u2013 \u2018Bon Gamin\u2019 (14-2, 1 NC)<\/b><\/h2>\nCiryl Gane, nicknamed \u2018Bon Gamin\u2019, is 36 years old and from La Roche-sur-Yon in the Vend\u00e9e, western France. Already a veteran, Gane has been <\/span>a household name in the UFC for many years<\/b>. His resume includes 14 wins (7 by KO) and only 2 losses. He came to the UFC as an unbeaten heavyweight in Muay Thai. He trains under Fernand Lopez at MMA Factory and fights in a movement-based style that is unusual for a heavyweight.<\/span><\/p>\nWith an 81-inch reach, Gane often uses his long limbs and mobile strikes to pressure opponents, forcing them to stay at the end of his jab and kicks.<\/span><\/p>\nGane <\/span>first rose to stardom when he defeated Derrick Lewis in August 2021<\/b> to claim the interim heavyweight title. Unfortunately, he lost it via UD (Unanimous Decision) to Francis Ngannou in a unification fight in January 2022. His second and, to this date, last defeat came at the hands of Jon \u2018Bones\u2019 Jones, who finished \u2018Bon Gamin\u2019 with a guillotine choke.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHe rebounded well<\/b>, dispatching Tai Tuivasa, Serghei Spivac and Alexander Volkov to keep himself in the title picture. The Aspinall No Contest set up everything that followed.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ciryl Gane \u2013 Last 5 Fights<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”eb-table”]<\/p>\n \n\n\nOpponent<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nResult<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Alex Pereira<\/span><\/td>\n | 14 Jun 2026<\/span><\/td>\n | Win (TKO, R2) \u2013 Interim HW Title<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Tom Aspinall<\/span><\/td>\n | 25 Oct 2025<\/span><\/td>\n | No Contest (eye poke, R1)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Alexander Volkov<\/span><\/td>\n | 7 Dec 2024<\/span><\/td>\n | Win (SD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Serghei Spivac<\/span><\/td>\n | 2 Sep 2023<\/span><\/td>\n | Win (TKO, R2)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Jon Jones<\/span><\/td>\n | 4 Mar 2023<\/span><\/td>\n | Loss (Submission, R1) \u2013 UFC HW Title<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Josh Hokit \u2013 \u2018The Incredible Hok\u2019 (10-0)<\/b><\/h2>\nAt 29, Josh \u2018The Incredible Hok\u2019 Hokit comes into UFC 334 <\/span>unbeaten at 10-0<\/b> with 6 KOs, 3 submissions and 1 decision victory. He\u2019s the smaller man of the two, standing at 6\u20191\u201d and weighing around 231lb. Factor in his 73-inch reach, and you can immediately notice that Hokit is one of the smallest top-tier heavyweights in the division today. He\u2019s 3 inches shorter than Gane and has an 8-inch reach disadvantage. <\/span>However, the California native\u2019s athletic background is unusual even for this division<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nHokit played gridiron football as a linebacker and running back at Fresno State. He had sublime stats while also wrestling, even earning All-American honours in the latter. He <\/span>signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2020<\/b> and spent time on their practice squad, then had a brief spell on the Arizona Cardinals\u2019 roster in 2022 before moving into martial arts full-time.<\/span><\/p>\nAfter winning in Dana White\u2019s Contender Series in August 2025, Hokit earned a UFC contract. Since then, the former running back made a quick impression. He stopped Max Gimenis in 56 seconds, finished Denzel Freeman in round one, and outpointed a seasoned wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, in Fight of the Night. <\/span>Hokit then dealt with Derrick Lewis, winning in round two at UFC Freedom 250<\/b> to land a title shot<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nStill, he has never fought beyond three rounds in the UFC, so a five-round fight night at Madison Square Garden will be new territory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Josh Hokit \u2013 Last 5 Fights<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”eb-table”]<\/p>\n \n\n\nOpponent<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |