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The Paddock Report: UFC 334 Gane vs. Hokit Lands at MSG With Heavyweight Unbeaten Test

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Madison Square Garden on November 14 is built around one heavyweight: Ciryl Gane (14-2) against Josh Hokit (10-0). Gane brings the longer resume, while Hokit arrives still unbeaten. That's the storyline the whole card hangs on, and it's a clean one: experience against a perfect record. Gane's name sells the headline, but Hokit's empty loss column is what makes this a bet you have to think about rather than assume.

The co-feature is loaded too. Kayla Harrison (19-1) meets Amanda Nunes (23-5) in women's bantamweight, two of the biggest names on the sheet and a matchup that will draw eyes from across the division. Harrison's single defeat against Nunes' five losses is the number to chew on.

Bettors should circle a few spots. Donte Johnson is listed at 9-0 against Baisangur Susurkaev (12-0), an undefeated middleweight clash that could be the sleeper of the night. One housekeeping note: Johnson also appears opposite Cesar Almeida (7-3) on the listing, so confirm the final bout sheet before you lock anything in.

Bilal Hasan (10-0) faces Luis Gurule (11-4) at flyweight, another unbeaten name on the line. Bia Mesquita (8-0) takes on Macy Chiasson (11-6) in women's bantamweight, where the record gap jumps off the page. Caio Borralho (18-2) against Yousri Belgaroui (11-3) gives middleweight a second serious test.

For the grinders, Jim Miller (39-19) and Terrance McKinney (18-9) is the kind of lightweight fight that rewards volume-minded bettors. Miller's 39 wins are the most of anyone on the card, and that's a lot of miles to weigh against McKinney's 18 victories.

The lightweight division is deep. Evan Elder (10-2) meets Samuel Sanches (11-1), Nazim Sadykhov (11-3-1) faces Jefferson Nascimento (13-1), Jared Gordon (21-9) takes on Melquizael Costa (26-8), and Drew Dober (29-15) meets Chris Duncan (15-3). At welterweight, Stephen Thompson (17-9-1) meets Charles Radtke (12-5), and Kevin Holland (29-15) faces Uroš Medić (14-3).

There's plenty to unpack. Verify the final listing, shop your lines, and keep the bankroll honest.

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