Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 8: 2nd Chance Fights
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Denzel Freeman
United StatesDenzel Freeman
“Luke Fox”
7-2-0
RESULT

Denzel Freeman def. Raiden Kovacs (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 0:27
Raiden Kovacs
United StatesRaiden Kovacs
3-4-0
Friday, March 17, 2023
Universal Studios, Orlando, United States

Denzel Freeman defeated Raiden Kovacs by TKO in round 1 (0:27) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 8: 2nd Chance Fights, held Friday, March 17, 2023 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denzel Freeman vs Raiden Kovacs?

Denzel Freeman defeated Raiden Kovacs by TKO in round 1 (0:27) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 8: 2nd Chance Fights, held Friday, March 17, 2023 at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Referee
Josh Rutgers
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Denzel Freeman 50%50% Raiden Kovacs

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

7-2-0
Record
3-4-0
1500
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
29
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'6"
198 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
82"
208 cm
Southpaw
Stance
—
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.45
SLpM
—
56%
Str. Acc.
—
3.40
SApM
—
50%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
—
0%
TD Acc.
—
50%
TD Def.
—
0.00
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Denzel Freeman · 2-2
  • L
    Josh Hokit
    UFC 324: Gaethje vs PimblettSat, Jan 24, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 4:59 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Marek Bujlo
    UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs HookerSat, Nov 22, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Isaiah Pinson
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 16, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Raiden Kovacs
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 8: 2nd Chance FightsFri, Mar 17, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:27 · Heavyweight
Raiden Kovacs · 0-1
  • L
    Denzel Freeman
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 8: 2nd Chance FightsFri, Mar 17, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:27 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 0 fights
24.5
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.00
Avg takedowns
—
0:00
Avg control time
—
49
Career high strikes
—
0
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Denzel Freeman
Strike target
Raiden Kovacs
39%
Head
—
12%
Body
—
49%
Leg
—
Denzel Freeman
Strike position
Raiden Kovacs
92%
Distance
—
8%
Clinch
—
0%
Ground
—