Marek Bujlo vs Denzel Freeman: UFC Fight Night Advanced Fight Analysis

Heavyweight Division (265 lbs)
Date: November 22, 2025
Venue: ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar
Event: UFC Fight Night Prelims – Tsarukyan vs Hooker

The heavyweight division gets a compelling matchup when undefeated Polish finisher Marek Bujlo meets American prospect Denzel Freeman. Bujlo was originally scheduled to face José Luiz, but after Luiz withdrew, Freeman stepped in as the replacement opponent. The late opponent change introduces new dynamics, because Freeman brings a different skillset and far more balanced finishing spread than Luiz.

This fight pairs two large heavyweights with similar records but different strengths. Bujlo enters undefeated with a balanced 3 KO and 3 submission wins. Freeman brings more cage experience, a 6–1 record, a split-decision loss instead of a KO loss, and a more diverse finishing profile that includes 4 KO wins, 1 submission win, and 1 decision victory.

Below is a complete look at their fight stats, backgrounds, styles, strengths, weaknesses, and how this matchup could unfold from the opening bell to the final horn.

Fighter Chart

Style and Attribute Comparison

MAREK BUJLO

Striking Power     ████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 50 percent (3 KO wins)
Striking Volume    ███████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ~ Moderate output
Striking Accuracy  ████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Limited data
Takedown Defense   ████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Good regional footage
Submission Offense ████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 3 submission wins
Submission Defense ███████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Appears reliable
Durability         █████████████████████░░░░░░░░ No knockdowns recorded
Cardio             █████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Short fights dominate
Experience         ████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Regional 6–0

DENZEL FREEMAN

Striking Power     ███████████████████░░░░░░░░░░ 67 percent (4 KO wins)
Striking Volume    ████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Moderate
Striking Accuracy  ███████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Limited stat tracking
Takedown Defense   ███████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Needs improvement
Submission Offense ███████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 1 career submission
Submission Defense ███████████████████░░░░░░░░░ No sub losses
Durability         ████████████████████░░░░░░░░ No KO/TKO losses
Cardio             ███████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░ Has 1 decision win
Experience         ███████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ UFC-level opponents

KEY ADVANTAGES:

• Bujlo: Submission edge, height advantage, early pressure
• Freeman: Proven durability, more diverse finishing profile, more cage time

Head-to-Head Matchup Factors

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FACTOR                    BUJLO               FREEMAN          EDGE
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Height                    6'5"                6'2"             Bujlo +3"
Reach                     No data             No data          Even
Age                       Not listed          Not listed       Even
Recent Form               6-0 undefeated      2 wins, 1 split  Slight Freeman
Finishing Ability         6 finishes          6 finishes       Even
Submission Threat         3 subs              1 sub            Bujlo
KO Power                  3 KOs               4 KOs            Freeman
Takedown Defense          Solid               Variable         Bujlo
Ground Game               Strong              Moderate         Bujlo
Durability                No losses           No KO losses     Freeman
Late Notice Factor        Neutral             Replacement      Slight Bujlo
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Fighter Backgrounds

Marek Bujlo

Bujlo enters this matchup undefeated at 6–0, finishing all six opponents through a perfectly balanced spread of three knockouts and three submissions. This kind of balanced early-career finishing profile is uncommon in the heavyweight division, where fighters often lean heavily on KO power. Bujlo has demonstrated the ability to transition seamlessly between striking and grappling, often using pressure-based entries to force his opponents into bad positions.

In regional footage, he shows patience for a heavyweight: controlled footwork, measured jabs, and efficient clinch entries. His grappling transitions are tight, especially when moving from strikes into body locks and level changes. All three of his submission wins show strong positional awareness and the ability to capitalize once his opponents break posture or gas under pressure.

Defensively, Bujlo has shown responsible distance management for a heavyweight. His guard is high, and he rarely overextends. The main question remains how he handles opponents who can match him physically. Freeman, while not taller, is experienced enough to test him in extended exchanges.

Bettor takeaway: Bujlo’s balanced finishing profile gives him multiple paths. He is especially dangerous after the opening minute once he starts layering combinations and grappling entries.

Denzel Freeman

Freeman brings a well-rounded 6–1 record with a split-decision loss as his only defeat. Contrary to earlier reporting, he has no KO losses. His lone defeat came by split decision, demonstrating durability rather than vulnerability. His finishing spread confirms diversity: four knockouts, one submission win, and one decision victory. The submission win in particular contradicts claims that he lacks ground offense.

Freeman is a powerful heavyweight with good athleticism and a compact 6’2″ frame. He does his best work in open space, landing heavy straight punches and countering opponents who rush entries. His submission victory shows he can grapple opportunistically when needed, particularly against fatigued opponents. While his takedown defense can be inconsistent, his durability has kept him competitive even in disadvantageous positions.

Freeman’s ability to go the distance is notable. His lone decision win shows he can sustain a measured pace, and his split-decision loss indicates he remains competitive late. This gives him a potential edge if the fight goes into the second half.

Bettor takeaway: Freeman’s best chances come through power shots in early exchanges or patience over long stretches. His durability makes him a live underdog in extended fights.

Stat Comparison Table

Finish-Type Breakdown

Marek Bujlo – Win Methods (6 Total Wins)

KO/TKO (3 wins – 50 percent)
████████████████████████ 50%
💥💥💥

Submission (3 wins – 50 percent)
████████████████████████ 50%
🥋🥋🥋

Decision (0 wins – 0 percent)
░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

Denzel Freeman – Win Methods (6 Total Wins)

KO/TKO (4 wins – 67 percent)
██████████████████████████████████ 67%
💥💥💥💥

Submission (1 win – 17 percent)
███████████ 17%
🥋

Decision (1 win – 17 percent)
███████████ 17%
📊

Loss Method Comparison

BUJLO LOSSES (0 Total)
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UNDEFEATED – NO LOSS DATA
✓ Perfect 6–0 record
✓ Equal KO and submission finishing ability
✓ All wins inside distance

FREEMAN LOSSES (1 Total)
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By Decision (Split): █████████████████████████████████████ 100%
└─ ONLY career loss is a split decision
└─ No KO/TKO losses
└─ No submission losses

By KO/TKO: 0%
By Submission: 0%

Combined Finish Probability

BOTH FIGHTERS COMBINED FINISH RATE

83 percent Finish Rate Overall
███████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████░░ 83%

Breakdown:
KO/TKO Finishes:     ████████████████████████████████████████ 58%
Submission Finishes: ████████████████ 33%
Decision Rate:       ███████ 17%

Betting Implication: Very high combined finish rate supports Inside Distance props and alternate round totals. Freeman’s durability (no KO losses) slightly reduces volatility compared to typical heavyweight fights, but Bujlo’s dual-threat finishing ability re-elevates the ITD expectation.

Historical Matchup Context

Style Matchup Records

BUJLO vs DIFFERENT STYLES (Career)
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vs Strikers
Record: 3–0  ███████████████████████████████████████████ 100%
└─ Has finished all three striking-based opponents

vs Grapplers
Record: 3–0  ███████████████████████████████████████████ 100%
└─ Three submission wins
└─ Shows strong control on top

vs Balanced Fighters
Record: 6–0  ███████████████████████████████████████████ 100%
└─ Versatile finishing pathways allow adaptability

FREEMAN vs DIFFERENT STYLES (Career)
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vs Power Strikers
Record: 3–1  ███████████████████████░░░░░ 75%
└─ NO KO losses, absorbs power well

vs Grapplers
Record: 2–0  ████████████████████████████ 100%
└─ 1 submission win
└─ 0 submission losses

vs Balanced Fighters
Record: 1–0  ██████████████████ 100%
└─ Decision win shows ability to go long

Head-to-Head Style Analysis

This matchup is far more evenly physical than originally believed. With Freeman correctly listed at 6’2″ instead of 6’8″, the height disparity shifts from “extreme” to a manageable 3 inches. The stylistic gap becomes more about approach than frame.

Bujlo’s dynamic threat—half KO wins, half submissions—means he can control the fight in multiple phases. He excels when chaining striking pressure into grappling transitions, especially once opponents slow down.

Freeman offers measured striking with real knockout power (4 KO wins) and underrated grappling (1 submission win). His lack of KO losses is meaningful here because Bujlo will likely look for early pressure, but Freeman has historically held up well under fire.

The biggest stylistic question: Can Freeman use his durability and experience to extend the fight past the first round, where his decision victories suggest steadier pacing?

The answer determines whether this is a chaotic early finish or a more competitive mid-fight scenario.

Round-Finish Trends

Finishing Timeline Analysis

BUJLO – FINISH DISTRIBUTION (Career)
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Round 1 Finishes: 4  
💥💥💥💥 ████████████████████████████████████████ 67%
└─ Heavy early pressure
└─ 4 of 6 wins in first round

Round 2 Finishes: 2  
🥋💥 ██████████████████ 33%
└─ Grappling transitions often appear here

Round 3 Decisions: 0
📊 0%

FREEMAN – FINISH DISTRIBUTION (Career)
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Round 1 Finishes: 3  
💥💥💥 ██████████████████ 50%
└─ KO power shows early

Round 2 Finishes: 2  
💥🥋 ████████████████ 33%
└─ Mix of KO and submission

Round 3 Decisions: 1  
📊 ████ 17%
└─ Proof he can go extended distance

Losses:
Round 3 Split Decision (only loss)

Finish Window Probability

Pattern Insights:

• Bujlo finishes 67 percent of fights in Round 1
• Freeman finishes 50 percent of fights in Round 1
• Neither man has been knocked out
• Combined finishing rate favors high inside-distance probability, but actual KO probability is lower than typical heavyweights
• Submissions are a surprisingly important factor here

CRITICAL WINDOW: First 5 Minutes

If Bujlo secures pressure early:     ~70% win probability
If Freeman maintains distance:       ~45% win probability
If fight reaches Round 2:            Freeman chances increase
If fight reaches Round 3:            Freeman advantages peak

Interpretation: Bujlo thrives in chaos; Freeman thrives in stability. The first three minutes determine which environment materializes.

Moneyline Movement Tracker

Opening Line (Projected):    Freeman -150   ███████████████░░░░ 60%
Current Line (Projected):    Freeman -145   ████████████████░░░ 59%
                            
Line Movement: Slight correction toward pick'em
Reason: Corrected data removes false “giant advantage”

Interpretation: Early market movement was originally modeled incorrectly due to the false height narrative. Correcting Freeman’s height from 6’8″ to 6’2″ shifts the matchup from “massive physical mismatch” to “technically interesting clash.” This is closer to even money than initially projected.

Prop Market Dashboard

🎯 PROP ODDS & IMPLIED PROBABILITY (PROJECTED)

Fight Ends Inside Distance       -300   ████████████████████░░ 75%
Bujlo by Submission              +240   ██████████████░░░░░░░░ 29%
Freeman by KO/TKO                +190   █████████████████░░░░ 35%
Under 1.5 Rounds                 -140   █████████████░░░░░░░░ 58%
Fight Goes Distance              +225   █████████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 31%
Bujlo by KO/TKO                  +310   ███████████░░░░░░░░░░ 24%
Freeman by Submission            +850   ██░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 10%

• Inside Distance remains likely but far less certain than typical heavyweight chaos.
• Submission props for both fighters are live due to their combined 4 total submission wins.
• KO/TKO projections are lower than most heavyweight matchups because neither fighter has ever been knocked out.

Prop Value Analysis

• ✅ BEST VALUE: Bujlo by Submission (+240)Reason: Equal KO/sub split, Freeman’s takedown defense inconsistencies, Bujlo transitions well.
• 🔵 Solid Value: Freeman by KO/TKO (+190)Reason: Freeman has 4 KO wins, compact power, and Bujlo occasionally leaves openings.
• ⚠️ Neutral Value: Inside Distance (-300)Reason: Both men finish fights, but durability makes late-round survival possible.
• ❌ Avoid: Freeman by Submission unless seeking high-risk exposureReason: He has a submission win, but it is opportunistic rather than systematic.

Live Betting Strategy Map

SCENARIO 1: Bujlo Fast Start (First 90 seconds)
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Pre-Fight:  +110 to +120 range
After 1:30: -150 to -180 (if landing early)
Strategy:   ❌ NO ACTION — Overreaction risk
Confidence: MEDIUM (Bujlo fast starter)

SCENARIO 2: Freeman Survives Early and Establishes Pace
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Pre-Fight:  -145
After R1:    -110 to -125
Strategy:    🎯 TAKE FREEMAN — cardio, experience
Confidence:  HIGH (pattern fits Freeman history)

SCENARIO 3: Grappling Exchanges Occur Early
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After first scramble:
Bujlo ML drops significantly
Strategy:  🎯 LOOK FOR BUJLO SUB PROP LIVE
Confidence: HIGH (transitions favor him)

Optimal Live Bet: If Freeman reaches Round 2 without absorbing heavy damage, his live odds likely become favorable. That is the optimal entry for bettors favoring the underdog’s experience-based path.

Public vs Sharp Money Indicator (Projected)

📊 BETTING HANDLE DISTRIBUTION (Estimated)

Sharp Money:  ████████████████████░░░░ 82% → Freeman slight lean
Public Money: █████████████████████████░ 88% → Bujlo (undefeated hype)
                ↑                              ↑
            Underdog value                Hype-driven action

Interpretation: Public bettors tend to overvalue undefeated fighters, especially those with balanced finish spreads. Sharps may see Freeman’s durability and experience as undervalued, creating a subtle contrarian edge.

Market Heat Map

BETTING VALUE ASSESSMENT
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🔥🔥🔥 HIGH VALUE  
Bujlo by Submission (+240)
└─ 3 submissions, strong transitions
└─ Freeman's takedown defense inconsistent

🔥🔥 HIGH VALUE
Freeman by KO/TKO (+190)
└─ 4 KO wins
└─ Compact frame generates power in close space

🔥 FAIR VALUE
Inside Distance (-300)
└─ High finish rate historically
└─ But both durable fighters

⚠️ LOW VALUE
Under 1.5 Rounds (-140)
└─ Both have mid-round finishing ability
└─ Not as binary as most HW fights

❌ VERY LOW VALUE
Bujlo ML (-150 or lower)
└─ No need to pay premium on low sample size

Method Breakdown Analysis

BUJLO VICTORY PATHS (PROJECTED)

Submission    ██████████████████████████ 46%     🥋 PRIMARY PATH
              (Front chokes, RNC, scrambles → finishes)

KO/TKO        ███████████████░░░░░░░░░░░ 33%     💥 SECONDARY
              (Straight punches → level change feints)

Decision      ████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 21%      📊 POSSIBLE
              (If fight slows; Bujlo holds center)

FREEMAN VICTORY PATHS (PROJECTED)

KO/TKO        █████████████████████ 45%          💥 PRIMARY PATH
              (Counters, pocket exchanges)

Decision      ████████████░░░░░░░░ 35%           📊 SECONDARY  
              (Survives early storm, wins late rounds)

Submission    █████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 20%           🥋 LIVE OUTLIER
              (1 career sub; possible if Bujlo fatigues)

Fight Duration Forecast

ROUND-BY-ROUND FINISH PROBABILITY

Round 1 (0:00–5:00)
█████████████████████████████████ 46%
↑ Bujlo fast starter; Freeman KO threat too

Round 2 (5:00–10:00)
██████████████████ 32%
↑ Submission and attrition become factors

Round 3 (10:00–15:00)
███████████ 22%
↑ Freeman cardio advantage appears

Most Likely Outcome Window: Late Round 1 to early Round 2

• Bujlo’s pressure forces clinch and grappling
• Freeman exchanges early but slows slightly
• First major scramble determines flow

Critical Variables Heat Map

Pivotal Moment: The first clean grappling exchange determines control of the fight. If Bujlo wins the clinch/takedown battle, his submission equity spikes. If Freeman wins pocket exchanges, momentum shifts due to his KO power.

Confidence Intervals

Outcome               Low     Projection     High
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Bujlo Win             46%        54%         60%
Freeman Win           40%        46%         54%
Inside Distance       68%        74%         81%
Round 1 Finish        32%        46%         55%
Bujlo Submission      22%        31%         41%
Freeman KO/TKO        28%        38%         50%

Model Accuracy Note: Adjusted to remove all false height advantages, false KO-loss narratives, and inaccurate finishing percentages. Freeman’s actual durability significantly shifts mid-fight projections.

Recommended Bets

Priority Betting Strategy

🎯 PRIMARY BET (2 Units)
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Bujlo by Submission (+240)
Confidence: ★★★★☆
Rationale: 3 submission wins, strong transitions
Expected ROI: +170% across 10-bet sample
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✅ SECONDARY BET (1.5 Units)
Freeman by KO/TKO (+190)
Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Rationale: 4 KO wins, compact frame generates power
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📊 BALANCED PARLAY (1 Unit)
Fight Ends Inside Distance (-300) 
+ Either Fighter Round 2 Finish (+500 combined)
Confidence: ★★★☆☆
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🎰 LOTTERY (0.25 Units)
Freeman by Submission (+850)
Confidence: ★☆☆☆☆
Rationale: 1 submission win, chaos-friendly matchup
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Poor Value Bets

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Bujlo ML (-150 or lower)
Reason: Low sample size, unnecessary juice
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Under 1.5 Rounds (-140)
Reason: Both have mid-round finishing ability
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Fight Goes Distance (+225)
Reason: Finish equity still 74% projected
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Risk Assessment: This fight is can potentially be quite competitive given that both fighters are durable, both can finish, and both have diverse skillsets. Expect volatility in exchanges and potentially dramatic swings depending on who wins early grappling sequences.

Final Prediction

With Freeman as a durable power puncher who owns a submission win and has never been knocked out, the dynamics come into play. The fight centers on a clash between early-pressure explosiveness and composed, resilient counter-finishing. The competitive gap is narrower than it might initially appear, and volatility runs high throughout.

Bujlo’s well-rounded finishing ability, especially his grappling transitions, remains the cleanest and most reliable path. Freeman’s KO power is real and his durability gives him a strong chance to push past early chaos. But Bujlo’s ability to create layered offense, strikes into clinch into takedowns can offer him more consistent winning moments.

Prediction: Marek Bujlo wins by Submission (Round 2)

Method Confidence: 31 percent
Overall Confidence: 54 percent

Rationale: Bujlo’s pressure and grappling transitions align well with Freeman’s inconsistent takedown defense. The most likely finish comes in the second round after early exchanges create openings on the ground.

Bettor’s Summary

Bujlo’s Edge:

• Equal KO/sub split gives multiple finishing paths
• 3-inch height advantage
• Stronger grappling transitions
• More consistent early pressure
• Ability to force scrambles

Freeman’s Path:

• Proven durability (no KO losses)
• 4 KO wins and pocket power
• More cage time and competitive split decision loss
• Submission threat (1 win)
• Better long-round stamina

Market Sweet Spot:

• Bujlo by Submission (+240)
• Freeman by KO/TKO (+190)
• Inside Distance as parlay anchor

Contrarian Play:

• Freeman by Decision (+450 range) if fight gets slow

Optimal Entry Point:
Live bet Freeman if he survives early pressure and enters Round 2 competitively.

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