UFC 324: Hokit vs Freeman - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Josh Hokit and Denzel Freeman will face off in the heavyweight division at UFC 324 inside Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. They'll clash on the same card as the main event featuring Justin Gaethje versus Paddy Pimblett.

Hokit began fighting professionally in mid-2024 and has amassed a perfect record, winning his last bout by TKO against Max Gimenis. Freeman turned pro back in 2018, with his last victory a unanimous decision over Marek Bujlo in late 2025. Both fighters have similar records and physical stats, but Hokit's undefeated streak might give him a psychological edge entering this fight.

What time is Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman fight

Live coverage for the Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026	05:00 PM	05:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026	02:00 PM	02:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026	09:00 PM	09:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026	08:00 AM	08:40 AM

The UFC 324 event takes place on January 24, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The action starts at 05:40 PM EST. This event features a heavyweight bout between Hokit and Freeman. It is part of the undercard leading up to the main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.

The fights are scheduled for three rounds each. Please note that the start time for individual bouts may vary. This depends on how long earlier fights last. Viewers should check local listings for exact start times in their area.

For those watching from different countries, make sure to refer to a time zone conversion table to catch all the action live.

Fighters Details

Josh Hokit

Nationality: United States
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 107.0 kg
Total Fights: 7
Record: 7 / 0 / 0

Denzel Freeman

Nationality: United States
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 117.9 kg
Total Fights: 8
Record: 7 / 1 / 0

Josh Hokit faces off against Denzel Freeman in a heavyweight bout at UFC 324.

Josh Hokit, nicknamed "The Incredible Hok," remains undefeated with a record of 7 wins. He recently secured a TKO victory over Max Gimenis, showcasing his striking power. Gimenis had prior experience but fell short against Hokit's aggressive offense. This indicates Hokit's ability to overpower opponents in the grapple-heavy heavyweight class.

Denzel Freeman is known as "Luke Fox" and boasts a strong record of 7 victories, with one loss. He won his last bout via unanimous decision against Marek Bujlo, who is proficient yet couldn't outscore Freeman's strategy. Freeman will need to utilize deft maneuvers and solid defense against Hokit’s aggressive approach.

Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman Betting Odds

Favorite: Josh Hokit : 1.4 (-225)
Underdog: Denzel Freeman : 3.0 (+195)

Method of victory	Josh Hokit	Denzel Freeman
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.0 (+300)	5.5 (+450)
By decision or technical decision	4.0 (+300)	6.8 (+575)

How and where to watch the Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman Fight

You can watch Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman via UFC Fight Pass.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	UFC Fight Pass
Canada	UFC Fight Pass
UK and Ireland	UFC Fight Pass
Australia	UFC Fight Pass
India	UFC Fight Pass

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