Best fights of Ovince Saint Preux
Over 16 years as a professional, Ovince Saint Preux has compiled a 27-18 (20) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ovince Saint Preux chokes out Yushin Okami
On September 23, 2017 Ovince Saint Preux faced Yushin Okami in a light heavyweight bout. Preux was 34 years old with a record of 20-10, and Okami was 36 with a record of 35-10. Preux was coming off a win and Okami was on a 4-fight winning streak. Preux submitted Yushin Okami via choke-out in the 1st round.
2. Ovince Saint Preux KOs Maurício Rua in 34 seconds
On November 8, 2014 Ovince Saint Preux faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. Preux was 31 years old with a record of 16-6, and Rua was 32 with a record of 22-9. Both Preux and Rua were coming off a loss. Preux stopped Maurício Rua via KO in the 1st round.
3. Ovince Saint Preux loses to Jon Jones via unanimous decision
On April 23, 2016 Ovince Saint Preux fought Jon Jones for the vacant Interim UFC light heavyweight title. Preux was 33 years old with a record of 19-7, and Jones was 28 with a record of 21-1. Preux was coming off a win and Jones was on a 12-fight winning streak. Preux lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jones.
4. Ovince Saint Preux loses to Ben Rothwell via split decision
On May 13, 2020 Ovince Saint Preux faced Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight bout. Preux was 37 years old with a record of 24-13, and Rothwell was 38 with a record of 37-12. Both Preux and Rothwell were coming off a win. Preux lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rothwell.
5. Ovince Saint Preux submits Tyson Pedro
On June 23, 2018 Ovince Saint Preux faced Tyson Pedro in a light heavyweight bout. Preux was 35 years old with a record of 22-11, and Pedro was 26 with a record of 7-1. Preux was coming off a loss, while Pedro was coming off a win. Preux submitted Tyson Pedro via straight armbar in the 1st round.
6. Ovince Saint Preux loses to Gegard Mousasi via unanimous decision
On December 17, 2011 Ovince Saint Preux faced Gegard Mousasi in a light heavyweight bout. Preux was 28 years old with a record of 11-4, and Mousasi was 26 with a record of 31-3-2. Preux was on a 8-fight winning streak and Mousasi was coming off a win. Preux lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mousasi.
7. Ovince Saint Preux loses to Glover Teixeira via KO
On August 8, 2015 Ovince Saint Preux faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Preux was 32 years old with a record of 18-6, and Teixeira was 35 with a record of 22-4. Preux was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Teixeira was on a 2-fight losing streak. Teixeira submitted Preux via choke-out in the 3rd round.
8. Ovince Saint Preux submits Ryan Jimmo
On June 14, 2014 Ovince Saint Preux faced Ryan Jimmo in a light heavyweight bout. Preux was 31 years old with a record of 15-5, and Jimmo was 32 with a record of 19-3. Preux was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jimmo was coming off a win. Preux submitted Ryan Jimmo via kimura in the 2nd round.
9. Ovince Saint Preux defeats Gian Villante
On April 27, 2013 Ovince Saint Preux faced Gian Villante in a heavyweight bout. Preux was 30 years old with a record of 12-5, and Villante was 27 with a record of 10-3. Preux was coming off a win and Villante was on a 3-fight winning streak. Preux won via majority decision.
10. Ovince Saint Preux submits Michał Oleksiejczuk
On September 28, 2019 Ovince Saint Preux faced Michał Oleksiejczuk in a light heavyweight bout. Preux was 36 years old with a record of 23-13, and Oleksiejczuk was 24 with a record of 14-2. Preux was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Oleksiejczuk was on a 2-fight winning streak. Preux submitted Michał Oleksiejczuk via Von Flue choke in the 2nd round.