Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 239: Tuivasa vs. Tybura is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Ovince Saint Preux will take on Kennedy “African Savage” Nzechukwu in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 239 card.

Saint Preux brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 80″ reach. In contrast, Nzechukwu, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 83″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 47% striking accuracy, Saint Preux has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.71 per minute. On the other hand, Nzechukwu boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.86 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 41-year-old, Ovince Saint Preux is coming in with a 26-17-0 record. Saint Preux will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Philipe Lins at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield in February.

Nzechukwu, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Ovince Saint Preux on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font and holds a 12-4-0 record.

Ovince Saint Preux has a southpaw fighting stance with an 80″ reach. The 32-year-old Kennedy Nzechukwu is an southpaw fighter with a 83″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Ovince Saint Preux stats

→ Saint Preux’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Saint Preux lands 2.71 significant strikes per minute.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown accuracy is 38%.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown average is 1.15 per 15 minutes.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown defense is 66%.

Saint Preux comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.71 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Nzechukwu fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 4.86 significant strikes per minute. Ovince Saint Preux also has a 38% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.15 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Nzechukwu’s 0.68 takedowns and 80% takedown accuracy.

Kennedy Nzechukwu stats

→ Nzechukwu’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Nzechukwu lands 4.86 significant strikes per minute.
→ Nzechukwu’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Nzechukwu’s takedown average is 0.68 per 15 minutes.
→ Nzechukwu’s takedown defense is 80%.

Kennedy spent, on average, 9:10 minutes in the Octagon, and Ovince has an average fight time of 9:30 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ovince or Kennedy? Sound off in the comments.

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