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Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman

Heavyweight · Prelims · UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett

FINAL: Josh Hokit by KO/TKO Punches
Josh Hokit
Josh Hokit
Age 28 · Elo 1572*
W
77 days since last fight
vs
Denzel Freeman
Denzel Freeman
Age 34 · Elo 1496*
W
63 days since last fight

Who wins, by source

Josh HokitDenzel Freeman
Claude Claude: Josh Hokit 72% Claude: Denzel Freeman 28% 72% 28% GPT GPT: Josh Hokit 71% GPT: Denzel Freeman 29% 71% 29% Elo Elo: Josh Hokit 61% Elo: Denzel Freeman 39% 61% 39%

Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.

Tale of the tape

Josh HokitDenzel Freeman
Strikes landed / min Josh Hokit Strikes landed / min: 4.43 4.43 Denzel Freeman Strikes landed / min: no data - Strikes absorbed / min Josh Hokit Strikes absorbed / min: 1.15 1.15 Denzel Freeman Strikes absorbed / min: no data - Striking accuracy Josh Hokit Striking accuracy: 77% 77% Denzel Freeman Striking accuracy: 0% 0% Striking defense Josh Hokit Striking defense: 56% 56% Denzel Freeman Striking defense: 0% 0% Takedowns / 15 min Josh Hokit Takedowns / 15 min: 14.75 14.75 Denzel Freeman Takedowns / 15 min: no data - Takedown defense Josh Hokit Takedown defense: 0% 0% Denzel Freeman Takedown defense: 0% 0%

Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.

How it ends

KO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Claude Claude: KO/TKO 55% 55% Claude: Submission 20% 20% Claude: Decision 25% 25%GPT GPT: KO/TKO 22% 22% GPT: Submission 19% 19% GPT: Decision 59% 59%

Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.

The analysis

Claude
Josh Hokit by KO/TKO, 72% confidence

Hokit shows exceptional striking accuracy (77%) and massive takedown output (14.75 TDAvg) despite limited UFC data. Freeman has zero recorded UFC stats, suggesting debut status. The orthodox vs southpaw dynamic favors Hokit's 77% striking accuracy landing power shots. Hokit's 4-inch reach disadvantage is mitigated by his wrestling threat forcing Freeman to defend level changes. With Freeman showing 0% striking stats and no grappling defense metrics, Hokit's aggressive style and 4.43 SLPM volume should overwhelm the debutant. The 29-pound weight difference (236 vs 265) suggests Hokit has speed advantages.

GPT
Josh Hokit by Decision, 71% confidence

Hokit is an extremely wrestling-heavy fighter with massive takedown volume and efficiency, and Freeman enters with effectively no available UFC data, suggesting either debut status or unproven UFC-level defense. Hokit's 14.75 TDs per fight and 77% striking accuracy, even if from a small sample, indicate a control-based, high-percentage game that should reliably neutralize Freeman's offense over three rounds despite a 4-inch reach disadvantage and southpaw look. Without evidence that Freeman has strong takedown defense or a dangerous guard, the most likely outcome is Hokit repeatedly securing takedowns, maintaining top control, and winning rounds rather than forcing a finish.