27
74%
Finish Rate
12
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
2008
Pro Debut
Biography
Ovince Saint Preux is an American professional mixed martial artist who most notably competed in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions of the UFC, challenging once for the interim UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, Saint Preux has also formerly competed for Strikeforce, the XFC, and Shark Fights. He is known for his unorthodox fighting style and has gained notability and notoriety for having won four fights using the rare Von Flue choke submission out of eight finishes in UFC history, leading to fans renaming it to the "Von Preux choke".
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy48%
Takedown accuracy36%
3.03
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
3.33
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.09
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.5
avg
Submissions
0.46
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 203 cmUFC debut Aug. 19, 2012Born Immokalee, United StatesTeam Knoxville Martial Arts Academy- Knoxville, TN
How He Wins
KO / TKO12
Decision7
Submission8
Finish Rate
74%
20 of 27
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
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W
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Mixed Martial Arts45 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Ryan SpannH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | UFC 307 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| Win | Kennedy NzechukwuH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura | Mar 16, 2024 |
| Loss |  Philipe LinsH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield | Feb 18, 2023 |
| Win | Maurício RuaH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 274 | May 7, 2022 |
| Loss |  Tanner BoserH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov | Jun 26, 2021 |
| Loss | Jamahal HillH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Win | Alonzo MenifieldH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai | Sep 5, 2020 |
| Loss | Ben RothwellH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira | May 13, 2020 |
| Win |  Michał OleksiejczukH2H | Submission (Von Flue choke) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | Sep 28, 2019 |
| Loss |  Nikita KrylovH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC 236 | Apr 13, 2019 |
| Loss | Dominick ReyesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 229 | Oct 6, 2018 |
| Win |  Tyson PedroH2H | Submission (straight armbar) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards | Jun 23, 2018 |
| Loss |  Ilir LatifiH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens | Feb 24, 2018 |
| Win | Corey AndersonH2H | KO (head kick) | R3 | UFC 217 | Nov 4, 2017 |
| Win |  Yushin OkamiH2H | Technical Submission (Von Flue choke) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami | Sep 23, 2017 |
| Win | Marcos Rogério de LimaH2H | Submission (Von Flue choke) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov | Apr 22, 2017 |
| Loss |  Volkan OezdemirH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie | Feb 4, 2017 |
| Loss |  Jimi ManuwaH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | UFC 204 | Oct 8, 2016 |
| Loss | Jon JonesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 197 | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Win | Rafael CavalcanteH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | Feb 6, 2016 |
| Loss | Glover TeixeiraH2H | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux | Aug 8, 2015 |
| Win | Patrick CumminsH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold | Apr 18, 2015 |
| Win | Maurício RuaH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux | Nov 8, 2014 |
| Loss | Ryan BaderH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Saint Preux | Aug 16, 2014 |
| Win | Ryan JimmoH2H | Submission (kimura) | R2 | UFC 174 | Jun 14, 2014 |
| Win | Nikita KrylovH2H | Technical Submission (Von Flue choke) | R1 | UFC 171 | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Win | Cody DonovanH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen | Aug 17, 2013 |
| Win | Gian VillanteH2H | Technical Decision (majority) | R3 | UFC 159 | Apr 27, 2013 |
| Win | T.J. CookH2H | KO (punch) | R3 | Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman | Aug 18, 2012 |
| Loss |  Gegard MousasiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal | Dec 17, 2011 |
| Win | Joe CasonH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Win | Ron HumphreyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine | Jan 7, 2011 |
| Win | Benji RadachH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce: Henderson vs. Babalu II | Dec 4, 2010 |
| Win | Antwain BrittH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Win | Jason DayH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | EFC 5: Summer Rumble | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Win | Claudio Cunha GodoyH2H | TKO (arm injury) | R1 | Washington Combat: Battle of the Legends | May 15, 2010 |
| Win | Chris HawkH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Strikeforce: Nashville | Apr 17, 2010 |
| Win | Brett ChismH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | GTO Cage Fights | Feb 20, 2010 |
| Loss | Virgil ZwickerH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Top Combat Championship 1 | Sep 26, 2009 |
| Loss | Nik FeketeH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | VFC: A Night of Vengeance | Sep 5, 2009 |
| Win | Jonathan SmithH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | VFC: A Night of Vengeance | Sep 5, 2009 |
| Win | Ombey MobleyH2H | Submission (calf slicer) | R1 | XFC 8 | Apr 25, 2009 |
| Win | Robert TurnerH2H | KO (head kick) | R1 | XFC 7 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Loss | Ray LizamaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Shark Fights 2 | Dec 13, 2008 |
| Loss | Rodney WallaceH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | VFC 1 | Sep 27, 2008 |
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