UFC 334 Predictions, Picks, Projections, Best Bets, Trades for Saturday, November 14
The UFC’s return to New York for UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden promises a high-stakes showdown between two of the sport’s most dominant female fighters. Amanda Nunes, widely regarded as the greatest female MMA athlete ever, will face Kayla Harrison in a rematch for the 135-pound title—a bout originally scheduled for early 2026 before Harrison’s neck surgery forced a delay.
Nunes, who stepped away from competition in 2023 due to a lack of worthy opponents, has spent over a year preparing for this return, while Harrison’s lengthy recovery and the brutal weight cut to bantamweight have raised questions about her readiness. Despite Harrison’s elite judo and rapid rise in the UFC, Nunes’s striking prowess and elite grappling—backed by a black belt in BJJ—could give her the edge in a fight likely to stretch beyond five rounds.
The main card kicks off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Paramount+, following prelims at 5:00 p.m., with the Nunes-Harrison showdown expected to headline the late-night portion of the event.
Elsewhere on the card, Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit are set to clash in a lightweight bout, though their matchup lacks the same historical weight as the title fight. The event marks a rare return for Nunes, who has dominated the women’s bantamweight division for years, while Harrison’s speed and technical skill have made her a formidable challenger.
With the fight’s original lineup unchanged despite Harrison’s injury, the stakes feel even higher as both athletes aim to prove their dominance in what could be a defining moment for women’s MMA.
