NEW YORK, NEW YORK - (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Ciryl Gane looked tired early but then surged ahead late to secure a title defense and a win over Josh Hokit in the UFC 334 main event.

Nothing came easy as Gane had to fend off an aggressive, unorthodox attack from Hokit but his ability to withstand that pressure and effectively use his striking late allowed him to win the necessary rounds to get the victory. The judges all scored the fight 48-47 with Gane getting the win and maintaining his spot as undisputed heavyweight champion.

“He didn’t surprise me,” Gane said about the win. “All the people around the world underestimate him, not…

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