# Francis Ngannou Lays Claim to UFC Heavyweight Crown Ahead of UFC 334 Title Fight

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2 outlets covering · First listed: Sports Illustrated, Nov 11, 2026, 7:54 AM · Read it: <https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/news/francis-ngannou-lays-claim-ufc-heavyweight-crown-ahead-of-ufc-334-title-fight>

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou sent out a reminder to fans ahead of Saturday's UFC 334 title fight between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit.

## Who's covering it

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- Nov 11, 2026, 7:54 AM: [Francis Ngannou Lays Claim to UFC Heavyweight Crown Ahead of UFC 334 Title Fight](<https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/news/francis-ngannou-lays-claim-ufc-heavyweight-crown-ahead-of-ufc-334-title-fight>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou sent out a reminder to fans ahead of Saturday's UFC 334 title fight between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit.
- Nov 11, 2026, 9:30 AM: [UFC 334 media day](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-334-media-day-153000404.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  UFC’s biggest stars at MSG meet the press Wednesday