The UFC 334 press conference is set for Thursday in New York City, and the spotlight will fall on heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit as they promote their scheduled title fight. A strong supporting cast is also expected on stage, including women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison and former two-division champion Amanda Nunes.
Anything can happen when Hokit has a microphone in his hand. The heavyweight contender was removed from the UFC Freedom 250 press conference back in May, yet it is considered highly unlikely that anyone will remove one of Saturday's most popular attractions this time around.
Hokit, or possibly one of his several bizarre alter egos, is expected to take the stage with plenty to say about his opponent. His unpredictable personality has made him one of the event's biggest draws, and his exchanges with the champion should be a central storyline of the afternoon.
Harrison and Nunes have been mostly cordial with each other in the buildup to what is being billed as one of the biggest women's fights ever. Still, there is history between them. There is a reason Nunes left the shared training mats at American Top Team, and it remains to be seen whether old baggage will emerge once both fighters have microphones in front of a rabid audience.
The tension between the champion and the returning former titleholder adds another layer of intrigue to an already loaded card. Their faceoff figures to be among the most closely watched moments of the press conference.
Other notable names scheduled to attend the UFC 334 press conference include Caio Borralho, Kevin Holland and Bilal Hasan, rounding out a deep lineup of fighters set to address the media.
Fans can stream Thursday's press conference live on Paramount+ and on the official UFC YouTube channel. Paramount+ subscriptions include every UFC numbered event and UFC Fight Night, with plans starting at $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year.
The press conference takes place Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET.
