January 1, Two Championship Fights Collide at Madison Square Garden

Wyatt’s Take

• Two title bouts headline the return of the UFC to Madison Square Garden
• Betting lines show a sharp split between public money and the oddsmakers
• Promotions from multiple sportsbooks offer new users thousands in sign-up bonuses

The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden tonight with two title fights at the top of the card. Heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane makes his first defense against undefeated Josh Hokit, and Kayla Harrison defends her bantamweight title against Amanda Nunes in the co-main event. We’ve rounded up the latest UFC 334 odds and the best betting promos for new users, worth $2,800 in combined bonuses.

Gane (14-2) won the heavyweight title with a TKO of Alex Pereira in June. Hokit (10-0) has won four straight since joining the UFC last year and gets his first main event in his first title shot. Gane opened as a modest favorite around -150, and the line has moved sharply in his direction since.

Harrison defends against Nunes, who returns to the Octagon for the first time since 2023. Nunes is one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history, but Harrison is the betting favorite.

Odds are subject to change

Prediction markets also give Harrison about a 63% chance against Nunes. The Gane-Hokit fight has a rounds total of 3.5, with the Under at -154.

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Wyatt Matters

Hardworking Americans enjoy watching two fighters earn their shot at glory the honest way, through discipline and grit rather than handouts or rigged systems.