DraftKings UFC 334 Pick6 Fantasy Picks: Top Plays for Gane vs. Hokit

MMA returns to New York City’s Madison Square Garden this weekend for UFC 334, headlined by a heavyweight championship clash between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit.

Gane enters as a -225 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. Hokit is a +185 underdog, with the fight total set at O/U 3.5 rounds. 

Beyond traditional sports betting and daily fantasy, you can get more action than ever for UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit. Check out DraftKings UFC Pick6 for my favorite picks for Saturday’s UFC event.

Top DraftKings Pick6 Plays for UFC 334

Ciryl Gane | More Than 57.5 Significant Strikes

Undefeated title challenger Josh Hokit (10–0 MMA, 4–0 UFC) has rocketed up the heavyweight ladder with his signature brand of high-pressure chaos. A former 49ers practice-squad fullback, he blitzes opponents with over nine significant strikes per minute and often draws on his All-American wrestling. That said, the full-throttle Hokit frequently marches through heavy fire to impose his game plan, absorbing over five significant strikes per minute with a middling 48 percent defense. Those holes can be exposed by Ciryl Gane (14–2 MMA, 11–2 UFC [1 NC]), who’s not only more experienced but also technically superior on the feet. Gane is aggressive, accurate, and elusive; in an expected slugfest, he should win the striking exchanges and land more than 57.5 significant strikes. 

Josh Hokit | More Than 1.5 Takedowns

Much of Saturday’s action should happen on the feet, but Hokit’s clearest path to victory against Gane is on the ground. While he’s much more comfortable standing and banging since joining the UFC, Hokit is an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler who can overwhelm opponents with offensive grappling pressure. In his last fight, facing Derrick Lewis on the White House lawn, he landed two takedowns on three attempts before securing the TKO finish. Gane is a significantly more polished — and dangerous — striker than Lewis at this stage of their careers, and Hokit may have to draw on his greatest strength to have any chance in the fight. For all of Gane’s technical prowess, his defensive grappling remains a weakness: he’s saddled with a paltry 47 percent takedown defense.

Kayla Harrison | Less Than 2.5 Takedowns

Kayla Harrison (19–1 MMA, 3–0 UFC) bulldozed through the UFC women’s bantamweight division with her suffocating, two-time Olympic gold-medal judo. That said, she never landed more than two takedowns in any of her first three Octagon appearances on her way to winning the title. She now returns to the cage after a 17-month absence — which included serious neck surgery — and a matchup with the undisputed G.O.A.T. of women’s MMA. Despite being retired for over three years, Amanda Nunes (23–5 MMA, 16–2 UFC) is still Amanda Nunes. The Hall of Famer is known for her elite striking but also has a formidable ground game. Nunes heads to New York City with an impressive 82 percent takedown defense across 18 UFC fights; no opponent has taken her down more than once in a single bout since Cat Zingano in 2014.

Uros Medic | More Than 5:30 Fight Time

Welterweight contender Uros Medic (14–3 MMA, 8–3 UFC) heads to Madison Square Garden on a scorching run, winning four straight fights by first-round KO/TKO. In his last fight, he stopped Daniel Rodriguez in 30 seconds. But Medic will likely struggle to keep the trend alive in Saturday’s clash with Kevin Holland (29–15 MMA, 16–12 UFC [1 NC]). For all his inconsistency, Holland has always been able to take a punch. He’s never been knocked out cold in his career, and in December 2022 he labored through four rounds with Stephen Thompson while fighting with a broken right hand. While Medic is well-positioned to notch his fifth straight win, Holland should be durable enough to survive the first round (and some change).

Bilal Hasan | More Than 108.5 Fantasy Points

Undefeated flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan (10–0 MMA, 1–0 UFC) lived up to the hype in his promotional debut, recording a second-round knockout against Nilson Rojas. With his ninth career stoppage victory and eighth by KO/TKO, he earned a Performance of the Night bonus and 108.7 fantasy points. Hasan is teed up to extend his highlight reel at Madison Square Garden, facing beleaguered veteran Luis Gurule (11–4 MMA, 1–4 UFC). Gurule has dropped four of his five UFC fights, getting finished twice — including in his latest bout, when he was submitted in the first round by Rei Tsuruya.

Charles Radtke | More Than 2:30 Control Time

Welterweight competitor Charles Radtke (12–5 MMA, 5–2 UFC) is coming off back-to-back dominant wins, thanks to an added emphasis on offensive wrestling. He submitted Daniel Frunza before coasting to a 30–26 unanimous decision over Francisco Prado, racking up 9+ minutes of control time in both bouts. Radtke should follow a similar blueprint in Saturday’s clash with prolific veteran striker Stephen Thompson (17–9–1 MMA, 12–9–1 UFC). Despite being historically tough to keep down, Thompson has posted a meager 63 percent takedown defense inside the Octagon. And for one more night, he’s the oldest fighter on the active UFC roster — Radtke’s control-time line is far too low in this spot.

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