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.

Betting Odds

Denzel Freeman
-627
86% implied win probability
Open: -525Best: -549
Raiden Kovacs
+423
19% implied win probability
Open: +368Best: +475

Average moneyline across 8 sportsbooks.

SportsbookDenzel FreemanRaiden Kovacs
BetAnything-650+385
BetOnline-650+475
BetUS-600+400
Betway-549+350
Cloudbet-725+475
DraftKings-600+450
Pinnacle-721+475
sports-interaction-570+375

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

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 58%42% Raiden Kovacs

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

7-2-0
Record
3-4-0
1558
Power Index 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 · 3-2
  • L
    Josh Hokit
    UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett · Jan 24, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 4:59 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Marek Bujlo
    UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker · Nov 22, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Hugo Cunha
    LFA 204: Cunha vs. Freeman · Mar 22, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:10 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Steven Asplund
    LFA 193: Bowers vs. Borisova · Sep 20, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 1:17 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Pouya Rahmani
    ADXC 2 · Jan 19, 2024
    Unanimous Decision
Raiden Kovacs · 3-2
  • L
    Jamahl Tatum
    Prime Fighting 2 · Aug 23, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:23 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Steven Asplund
    LFA 206: Gennrich vs. Lebosnoyani · Apr 11, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 1:53 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Deonte Moses Jr.
    Anthony Pettis FC 14 · Nov 17, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:07 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Branko Busick
    247 FC: Brawl in the Burgh 22 · Jun 29, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Anthony Ciampa
    Shogun Fights 28 · Mar 30, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 0:42 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 0 fights
24.5
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.67
Avg takedowns
-
0:00
Avg control time
-
49
Career high strikes
-
2
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Denzel Freeman
Strike target
Raiden Kovacs
39%
Head
-
12%
Body
-
49%
Leg
-
Denzel Freeman
Strike position
Raiden Kovacs
87%
Distance
-
8%
Clinch
-
6%
Ground
-