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UFC analyst gives Josh Hokit advice to irk Ciryl Gane before UFC 334

UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane will face his first title defense at UFC 334 in November against rising contender Josh Hokit, a bout that has already sparked intrigue ahead of the event. Analysts and former champions, including Alexander Volkov, have weighed in on the potential matchup, with Volkov suggesting Hokit could be the easiest path to a UFC title in recent memory.

Meanwhile, the heavyweight division’s next chapter unfolds as Alex Pereira prepares to take on Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 in December, a clash that has drawn comparisons to high-stakes battles of the past. The buildup to these fights has also reignited discussions about the division’s depth, with figures like Matt Brown emphasizing the importance of contenders like Hokit in shaping the UFC’s future.

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