Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2023 Regular Season
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Isaiah Pinson
United StatesIsaiah Pinson
“Too Sweet”
4-3-0
RESULT

Isaiah Pinson def. Denzel Freeman (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Denzel Freeman
United StatesDenzel Freeman
“Luke Fox”
7-2-0
Friday, June 16, 2023
Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta, United States

Isaiah Pinson defeated Denzel Freeman by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2023 Regular Season, held Friday, June 16, 2023 at Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta.

Judges' Scorecards

Nate Mann
#PinsonFreeman
1109
2910
3910
Total2829
Jon Marigliano
#PinsonFreeman
1109
2910
3109
Total2928
Monika Ridgeway
#PinsonFreeman
1109
2109
3910
Total2928

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Isaiah Pinson vs Denzel Freeman?

Isaiah Pinson defeated Denzel Freeman by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2023 Regular Season, held Friday, June 16, 2023 at Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta.

What were the judges' scorecards for Isaiah Pinson vs Denzel Freeman?

The judges scored it 28–29, 29–28, 29–28 — Isaiah Pinson won the decision.

Referee
Blake Grice
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Isaiah Pinson 49%51% Denzel Freeman

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

4-3-0
Record
7-2-0
1532
Elo rating
1542
2
Win Streak
0
31
Age
34
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Isaiah Pinson · 2-0
  • W
    Denzel Freeman
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 16, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Vitor Resende
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 3: HeavyweightsFri, Feb 10, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
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

Career Averages

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

Strike Distribution

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