UFC 334 Staff Picks: Women's 135-lb Legends Collide

In the co-main event, women’s mixed martial arts titans will thrown down, with bantamweight queen Kayla Harrison set to take to the Octagon after more than a year to square off with the all-time great Amanda Nunes.    

UFC 334 Main Event

At UFC Freedom 250 back in June, Gane shocked the combat sports world by besting previous two-division king Alex Pereira in dominant fashion, knocking out “Poatan” to become a two-time interim champion. Being promoted recently to undisputed incumbent after former belt-holder Tom Aspinall opted to vacate due to ongoing injuries, “Bon Gamin” will attempt to materialize his first defense in the main event of UFC 334.

Following a highly successful stint in both wrestling and football while still in college, Hokit made the transition to fighting in 2023, and has become one of the preeminent 265-lb names in the sport. Netting his place at Madison Square Garden after stellar wins over Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis, “The Incredible Hok” is aiming to stymie the dynasty of Gane before it even has a chance to get off the ground.

UFC 334 Co-Main Event

In just three contests in the company, Harrison has already carved a place for herself as a legendary figure in the history of women’s mixed martial arts, nabbing the 135-lb championship with an utter demolition of Julianna Peña at UFC 316. In what will be her first match since July of last year courtesy of a debilitating spine injury, the Olympian phenom will join the pantheon of the best to ever do it if she can thwart the efforts of her Brazilian nemesis this weekend.

Boasting a slew of accolades across her nearly 20-year career, Nunes looked to have walked off into the sunset three years ago seemingly content with all she had accomplished in the UFC. However, with her previous American Top Team rival now occupying the same seat she once sat upon as the greatest female bantamweight alive, “The Lioness” appears to have at last found prey worthy of her attention and skills.

More Bouts On the UFC 334 Main Card

Rounding out the main card, Caio Borralho takes on Yousri Belgaroui. Then, Uroš Medić tests himself against Kevin Holland. Also, Bilal Hasan rumbles with Luis Gurule.

UFC 334 Predictions and Staff Picks

MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).

• UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.

• PFL picks from main cards for both pay-per-views and regular events.

• ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.

Staff picks in 2025 were won by Hank Strandberg with a record of 216-119.

Find our UFC 334 picks and fight odds below.

Staff records after UFC Vegas 124:

1. Hank Strandberg: 223-108

2. Drew Zuhosky: 174-159

3. Frazer Krohn: 159-131

4. Andrew Benjamin: 29-27

*Note – not all staff pick for every event*

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Bilal Hasan -1100

Vs.

Luis Gurule +709

FLYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Hasan by First-Round Knockout

Drew Zuhosky: Gurule by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Kron: Hasan by First-Round Knockout

Staff picking Hasan: 2

Staff picking Gurule: 1

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Uroš Medić -165

Vs.

Kevin Holland +145

WELTERWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Holland by Second-Round Submission

Drew Zuhosky: Holland by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Kron: Medić by Second-Round Knockout

Staff picking Medić: 1

Staff picking Holland: 2

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Caio Borralho -160

Vs.

Yousri Belgaroui -140

MIDDLEWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Borralho by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Borralho by Unanimous Decision

Frazer Krohn: Borralho by Unanimous Decision

Staff picking Borralho: 3

Staff picking Belgaroui: 0

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Kayla Harrison -166

Vs.

Amanda Nunes +146

WOMEN’S BANTAMWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Harrison by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Harrison by Second-Round Submission

Frazer Kron: Harrison by Third-Round Submission

Staff picking Harrison: 3

Staff picking Nunes: 0

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Ciryl Gane -198

Vs.

Josh Hokit +173

HEAVYWEIGHT

Hank Strandberg: Gane by Unanimous Decision

Drew Zuhosky: Hokit by Second-Round Knockout

Frazer Kron: Gane by Third-Round Knockout

Staff picking Gane: 2

Staff picking Hokit: 1