UFC 334: Gane to defend heavyweight belt against Hokit

Ciryl Gane will defend his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit at UFC 334, staged at New York's Madison Square Garden, according to RMC Sport.

Gane has ruled the division since beating Alex Pereira, with Tom Aspinall having vacated the belt because of a long injury layoff, the outlet says.

Before the event, the champion sent a message to his American opponent: he does not want him trying to out-strike him.