Gane's Teammate Predicts KO Of Hokit At UFC 334

Ciryl Gane's longtime training partner Pouya Rahmani expects the UFC heavyweight champion to finish Josh Hokit with a knockout when they clash at Madison Square Garden on November 14.

Rahmani, who competes for PFL and fights on the same card against Oleg Popov at PFL Dubai, questioned whether Hokit's résumé justifies a title shot. In an interview with Bowks Talking Bouts, the PFL heavyweight argued that the challenger built his case through verbal jabs rather than quality wins. "There is level in this game," Rahmani said, suggesting Hokit's previous opponents had already retired from competition.

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Aspinall Backs Gane For Late Finish

Tom Aspinall, who relinquished the heavyweight strap after suffering an eye injury against Gane, also sees the Frenchman retaining his belt. Speaking with Cloudbet, Aspinall outlined a scenario where the challenger fades as the fight wears on, per Bloody Elbow. The UK fighter projected a stoppage by strikes sometime in the championship rounds, either the fourth or fifth frame.

Rahmani expressed concern for Hokit's well-being despite his confidence in his teammate's victory. The challenger has climbed the rankings rapidly with a series of stoppages and vocal callouts that drew the attention of matchmakers.

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Gane defends his title for the first time against an opponent whose swift rise has sparked debate about whether he belongs in a championship fight this soon.

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