Marek Bujlo lost to Denzel Freeman in his debut fight at the UFC in Qatar.
Marek Bujlo and Denzel Freeman met in the first fight of the preliminary card of the UFC gala in Qatar. For both the Pole and the American it was a debut in the best MMA league in the world. The duel was contracted for three rounds at the heavyweight division limit.
When Marek Bujło signed a contract with the UFC, many MMA fans in Poland were greatly surprised by the news. The fighter from Elk was not a very recognizable figure on our market. Bujło fought six won fights at smaller galas, which turned out to give him a pass to compete in the prestigious UFC organization.
Marek Bujło started with attacks with low kicks. Denzel Freeman responded with similar attacks. A small exchange of blows at half distance, but so far without damage. A good left from the American. Freeman attacks with a high kick, however, the Pole got off the punch line nicely. Marek attacked with a kick to the rival’s torso. As soon as Bujło approaches his opponent this one immediately tries to launch a strong short right. Another exchange of low kicks. Freeman attempted to attack with a spinning kick, to which Bujło responded with a strong lowkick.
Low pace of the heavyweight fight. Marek Bujło attacks with a high kick. Freeman responds with low kicks. The American turns up the pace, however, the Pole responds with an accurate straight. Both fighters come from grappling sports, so it’s no surprise that for the time being they are exploring each other more in the stand-up than wreaking havoc. Freeman hits with a kick to the body. Marek digs into his opponent’s kicking leg. Good front kick by the Pole. Denzel brought out a high kick at the end of the round.
Marek Bujło took advantage of a convenient situation and his rival’s stumble to move the fight to the mat. The Pole tried to pin a guillotine, but Freeman got out of a difficult position and attacked with punches in the stand-up. Good left from the American. Buzzard gives up the field to his rival, which may end up in a loss by decision. Low activity on the part of the Pole. Poor performance by both fighters. More kicks at the end of the skirmish. Marek Bujlo lost to Denzel Freeman by unanimous decision of the judges.