NEW YORK - Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit got face-to-face for a staredown after Thursday's UFC 334 pre-fight press conference.
Following an animated session in front of fans and media in Manhattan, heavyweight champion Gane (14-2 MMA, 11-2 UFC) got the opportunity to size up his undefeated challenger Hokit (10-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in the first faceoff of fight week ahead of Saturday's main event showdown at Madison Square Garden (Paramount+).
Gane will seek his first title defense after being promoted from interim champion after Tom Aspinall relinquished due to ongoing eye issues, while Hokit will attempt to become the 18th fighter in company history to claim a belt with an undefeated record.
Ciryl Gane and birthday boy Josh Hokit face off at the #UFC334
press conference. pic.twitter.com/BPddCvtun5
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Check out the video above to see the UFC 334 press conference faceoff between Gane and Hokit.
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