Polarizing Heavyweight Prospect Booked for Sophomore Outing at UFC 324

Josh Hokit is already making a name for himself with quick finishes and an outspoken persona. | Getty/UFCHeavyweight prospect Josh Hokit will have another opportunity to make a statement at the UFC’s first card of 2026.

The outspoken heavyweight will take on Denzel Freeman in a preliminary bout at UFC 324 on Jan. 24 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Both Hokit and Freeman confirmed the pairing following an initial report from MMAjunkie.com. UFC 324 is headlined by an interim lighweight title clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, while Kayla Harrison will defend the bantamweight crown against Amanda Nunes in the co-main event. The card will air in its entirety on Paramount+.

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