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UFC 324: Gaethje vs. PimblettHeavyweightPrelims
Josh HokitWINNER
Josh
Hokit
1-0UFC
28 yrsElo 1572*
VS
Denzel Freeman
Denzel
Freeman
1-0UFC
34 yrsElo 1496*
Final: Josh Hokit by KO/TKO Punches
Who wins
Claude
72%
Hokit
GPT
71%
Hokit
Elo
61%
Hokit
1572 vs 1496
Tale of the tapeUFC averages
6'1" Height 6'1"
73" Reach 77"
Orthodox Stance Southpaw
4.43 Landed / min n/a
1.15 Absorbed / minlower better n/a
77% Strike accuracy 0%
56% Strike defense 0%
14.75 Takedowns / 15 n/a
46% TD accuracy 0%
0% TD defense 0%
Small sample: Josh Hokit, 1 UFC fight; Denzel Freeman, 1 UFC fight.
How it ends
Claude: KO/TKO 55%Claude: Submission 20%Claude: Decision 25%
55%KO/TKO
Claude calls KO/TKO, Round 2
KO/TKO 55%Submission 20%Decision 25%
GPT: KO/TKO 22%GPT: Submission 19%GPT: Decision 59%
59%Decision
GPT calls Decision
KO/TKO 22%Submission 19%Decision 59%
Formnewest first
Josh Hokit77 days out
W
Max Gimenis
KO/TKO Punches · 2025-11-08
Denzel Freeman63 days out
W
Marek Bujlo
U-DEC · 2025-11-22
Why
Claude
Josh Hokit
72% · KO/TKO
  • Hokit's 77% striking accuracy is elite for heavyweight division, indicating technical precision
  • 14.75 takedowns per fight creates constant threat Freeman must defend without proven TDD
  • Freeman's complete lack of UFC statistics suggests debut nerves and inexperience
  • Orthodox vs Southpaw with Hokit's accuracy creates openings for power shots
Write-up

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
71% · Decision
  • Huge grappling volume edge for Hokit (14.75 takedowns per fight) indicating a dominant wrestling gameplan
  • Freeman has no meaningful UFC statistical sample, implying unknown or unproven defensive metrics at this level
  • Hokit's striking numbers (77% accuracy, positive differential) suggest efficient, low-risk stand-up used mainly to enter takedowns
  • Reach and southpaw stance favor Freeman on paper, but are likely mitigated by Hokit's relentless shot entries and clinch work
  • Hokit's style profile aligns more with control and position over reckless finishing, increasing decision likelihood
Write-up

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.