Ovince St Preux fighting in UFC Las Vegas 88. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
At 40, Ovince St Preux he proved that he is capable of fighting on equal terms with Ultimate prospects. Holding record for appearances in the company's light heavyweight division (up to 93kg), the veteran was highlighted in the UFC Las Vegas 88 and added another victory by passing Kennedy Nzechukwu, 31. In a balanced challenge, the former challenger for the interim belt triumphed in a split decision from the judges.
The positive result returns Saint Preux to the organization's winning streak. Without fighting for a year, the fighter recovered from the defeat he suffered against Philip LinsIn 2023.
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Beaten in UFC Las Vegas 88, Kennedy Nzechukwu had the warning signal turned on. The athlete now has two consecutive stumbles.
Endless Veteran
Aluta started with St. Preux taking the initiative with a front kick, which went empty. The athletes studied each other in the center of the octagon and waited for the best moment to attack. The challenge was tense, as both are known for their knockout power. Nzechukwu was 'shy' in the fight and relied on long-range attacks.
In the second round, the clash remained tepid. Athletes avoided open fighting and avoided fatal mistakes. Halfway through the stage, Ovince scared his opponent by launching another front kick. The attack touched the opponent's chin. St. Preux's movement confused the opponent, who was unable to impose his rhythm. The veteran scored with a combination of jabs, straight shots and low kicks.
The last round started with aggressive action from Ovince against Nzechukwu. With an uppercut, the veteran knocked his opponent off balance, and he fell. Kennedy remained on his feet, but remained a victim of his rival's performance. With two minutes remaining until the end of the stage, the athletes began to exchange blows in the center of the octagon. In the final seconds, Saint Preux showed signs of wear and tear and his actions did no damage.
Promessa loses unbeaten record in mind-boggling fight
Christian rodriguez (left) fighting in UFC Las Vegas 88. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
Promise in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg.) of Ultimate, Christian rodriguez claimed yet another victim in the octagon. Opponent of Isaac Dulgarian, who arrived undefeated for the fight, the athlete survived a real struggle in the first round and staged a great comeback in a mind-boggling confrontation. After three rounds, the fighter was declared the winner in a split decision.
At 26 years old, Rodriguez continues the good moment in the company. Now, the athlete has four consecutive victories.
After a devastating start to the clash, Dulgarian paid the price for his momentum in winning on the fast track. Without a knockout or submission, the athlete felt the wear and tear and suffered his first defeat in seven professional MMA appearances.
Macy Chiasson submits opponent again in rematch
Macy chiasson complete Pannie kianzad No. UFC Las Vegas 88. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
Five years after overcoming Pannie Kianzat in Ultimate, Macy chiasson repeated the feat. In a rematch against her old acquaintance, the fighter had an overwhelming performance and repeated the submission she imposed on her opponent in 2018. The triumph came in the first round.
With the victory, Chiasson recovers from the defeat he suffered against Irene aldana, in 2022. In an interview after the triumph, the athlete admitted that she thought about retiring after the last stumble.
Outmatched by Macy, Pannie had her warning bells turned on. The fighter has now accumulated three setbacks in the last five clashes.
Gerald Meerschaert 'erases' rival and avoids bad phase
Gerald meerschaert submitted Bryan Barbarena in the UFC Las Vegas 88. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCNews
In a clash of veterans in the UFC Las Vegas 88, Gerald meerschaert won with dignity. In his 53rd challenge in professional MMA, the fighter took no notice of Bryan Barbarena and left his opponent in the octagon. With a rear naked choke, the athlete submitted his opponent in the second round.
The victory makes Meerschaert breathe a sigh of relief in the company. Before the clash, the North American had recorded three setbacks in his last five appearances.
Celebration on one side, concern on the other. Finished in the event, Barbarena reached the mark of four consecutive defeats.
UFC Las Vegas 88 results
MAIN CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Tai tuivasa x Marcin tybura
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): BryanBattle x Ange Loosa ended in 'no contest' due to accidental eye poke 1m from R2
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Ovince St Preux derrotou Kennedy Nzechukwu in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Christian rodriguez derrotou Isaac Dulgarian in the judges' split decision (28-27, 27-28, 28-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Macy chiasson finished Pannie kianzad with a rear naked choke at 3m54s of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Gerald meerschaert finished Bryan barberena with a rear naked choke at 4m23s of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mike Davis finished Nathan Levy with a katagatame 1m43s from R2
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Chelsea Chandler derrotou Josiane Nunes in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jafel Filho finished Ode Osbourne with a rear naked choke at 4m27s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Danny Silva derrotou Joshua Culibao in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Jacqueline Amorim finished Cory Mckenna with an armbar at 1m38s of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Thiago Moses derrotou Mitch Ramirez by technical knockout (kicks) 15s into R3
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Chad Anheliger derrotou Charalampos Grigoriou in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
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