Denzel Freeman, 34, will make his UFC debut on the promotion’s first major card of 2026, UFC 324. The former WWE wrestler and current U.S. Marine Corps logistics officer will face Josh Hokit in preliminary card action.
Freeman, who boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 7-1 was a two-time state placer in high school and three-time national qualifier in college before being recruited by the WWE.
He would leave the WWE in 2015 and began competed as an amateur mixed martial artist. In 2018, Freeman made his way to Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, OCS, and graduated on a reserves contract.
Freeman turned pro in 2017, winning his first three bouts under the Titan Fighting Championship banner.
“Denzel Freeman has an exciting fighting style which is a combination of Taekwon Do and Greco Wrestling,” Lex McMahon, Titan FC COO told MyMMANews. “Denzel is a tremendous heavyweight athlete who can throw flashy, technical kicks and execute powerful throws and takedowns. When Denzel fought for me, I was excited to watch him fight because he is a fellow Marine, but he’s also a damn good fighter who has tremendous charisma and who knows how to market himself and the promotion. As a fan, I’m excited for his UFC debut.”
“Luke Fox” Freeman also competed twice for the PFL and won the LFA heavyweight championship earlier this year.
