Former UFC fighter and analyst Matt Brown believes Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit are effectively competing for the second spot in the heavyweight division ahead of UFC 334.
Brown's assessment comes as the heavyweight landscape continues to evolve, with Gane, a former interim champion from France, and Hokit, a rising contender, both seeking to establish themselves behind the division's top name.
A photo from June 14, 2026, shows Gane being interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC.
The commentary was reported by Damon Martin for SB Nation on November 10, 2026.
