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UFC Heavyweight

Josh Hokit VS Denzel Freeman

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

10-0-0 Record 6-2-0
28 Age 34
185 cm Height 188 cm
— Stance southpaw
90% Finish rate 67%
60% KO rate 50%
30% Sub rate 17%

Result Summary

Josh Hokit def. Denzel Freeman TKO (punches) · R1 0:00

Josh Hokit kept his 100% finish rate alive with a lightning-fast TKO victory over Denzel Freeman in the first round. Hokit, an elite wrestler, likely capitalized on an immediate opening or injury, swarming Freeman right out of the gate. The stoppage came incredibly early, with Hokit overwhelming his opponent before Freeman could even settle into the fight, cementing Hokit's status as a dangerous heavyweight prospect to watch.

Fight Overview

A heavyweight prospect clash between wrestler Josh 'The Incredible Hulk' Hokit and striker/athlete Denzel Freeman. Hokit, a former football player, brings raw strength and aggressive takedowns. Freeman is more fluid on the feet but must prove he can stop the takedown. In the heavyweight division, this is a classic 'striker vs. grappler' setup where the first successful takedown or stuffed shot could decide the winner.

Keys to Victory

Josh Hokit

  1. Secure the takedown immediately; do not flirt with striking
  2. Use ground-and-pound to open up submission opportunities
  3. Crowd Freeman to negate his reach and kicking game

Denzel Freeman

  1. Keep the fight at kicking range; punish Hokit's entries
  2. Uppercuts and knees up the middle to intercept the level change
  3. Scramble hard immediately if taken down; do not settle in guard

Last 5 fights

Josh Hokit

  1. W Max Gimenis TKO · R1 4:02 · 8 NOV 2025
  2. W Guilherme Uriel KO · R2 1:06 · 19 AUG 2025
  3. W Eric Lunsford TKO · R1 2:00 · 9 MAY 2025
  4. W Ezekiel Latu Submission · R1 0:42 · 6 MAR 2025
  5. W John Lopez TKO · R1 2:53 · 10 JAN 2025

Denzel Freeman

  1. W Marek Bujło Decision · R3 5:00 · 21 NOV 2025
  2. W Hugo Cunha KO · R2 2:10 · 22 MAR 2025
  3. W Steven Asplund Submission · R2 1:17 · 20 SEPT 2024
  4. L Isaiah Pinson Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 JUN 2023
  5. W Duane Crespo KO · R1 0:45 · 2 JUL 2021

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