The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden on Saturday in New York City for UFC 334, headlined by a heavyweight title fight between newly minted champion Ciryl Gane and rising contender Josh Hokit. In the co-main event, women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison meets WMMA GOAT Amanda Nunes in a fight that has been years in the making.

Gane is the betting favorite, but former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez believes Hokit is well-equipped to pull off an upset. Velasquez said Hokit has earned his title shot through both his performances and his promotional tactics, comparing the unbeaten heavyweight's ascent to that of Conor McGregor. Hokit, now 10-0, is 4-0 in the UFC since earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series last year and is coming off wins over Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis.S3

Gane, who holds a 14-2 record with one no contest, was elevated to undisputed champion after Tom Aspinall vacated the title. His only losses in a seven-year, 12-fight UFC run came against former champions Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones. Velasquez argued Hokit is more well-rounded than Gane and will surprise people on Saturday.S3

Host Jed Meshew previews the card on the latest No Bets Barred episode, discussing whether Hokit can complete one of the most meteoric ascents in UFC history, what can be predicted for Harrison vs. Nunes, whether the time is now for Yousri Belgaroui, and Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson's swan song.S1S2