Overview
- Heavyweights Josh Hokit (7-0) and Denzel Freeman (7-1) are slated to meet on Jan. 24, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of UFC 324.
- Initial reports of the booking came via MMA Junkie from anonymous sources, and Hokit later confirmed the fight on social media.
- Hokit, a Dana White’s Contender Series alum and former NFL practice-squad fullback, stopped Max Gimenis in 56 seconds and earned a $50,000 bonus in his UFC debut.
- Freeman entered the promotion as the former LFA heavyweight champion and won a unanimous decision over Marek Bujlo in his first UFC bout.
- The UFC 324 card is reported to feature Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title and Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes for the women’s bantamweight title.