Ovince Saint Preux, a seasoned American MMA fighter in the UFC's light heavyweight division, boasts a record of 26 wins and 17 losses (26-17-0). He was born on April 8, 1983, stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall, and weighs 205 lbs, with a reach of 80 inches. Among his victories, he has secured 12 knockouts and 8 submissions.
In his recent bout at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield on February 18, 2023, Saint Preux suffered a first-round knockout defeat against Phillipe Lins. However, he clinched his last win via split decision against Mauricio Rua at UFC 274.
One of Saint Preux's memorable losses occurred at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori on December 5, 2020, where he was knocked out by Jamahal Hill in the second round, a former UFC Light Heavyweight champion. His upcoming match is set against Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura on March 16, 2024.
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Ovince Saint Preux Von Flue Choke Submissions
Inside the octagon, Saint Preux has effectively employed the ‘Von Flue’ Choke to force his opponents to tap out on 4 occasions. He holds the UFC record for the highest number of victories achieved via the Von Flue choke, which led to his fans renaming this maneuver to ‘Von Preux choke.’ Saint Preux secured victories via the Von Flue choke against Nikita Krylov, Marcos Rogerio de Lima, Yushin Okami, and Michal Oleksiejczuk.
What is a Von Flue Choke?
The Von Flue choke, named after mixed martial artist Jason Von Flue, who popularized it in the early 2000s, is a grappling technique primarily used in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions. It's a counter to the guillotine choke, a submission hold where one fighter traps their opponent's head and neck between their arms, aiming to cut off blood flow or air supply.
It requires precise timing, positioning, and technique to execute effectively, making it a valuable tool in the arsenal of MMA fighters. Ovince Saint Preux has mastered this choke so well that fans are now calling it the ‘Von Preux Choke.’
Last Updated On March 13, 2024
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A. Von Flue choke is a grappling technique used to counter the guillotine choke by taking advantage of the opponent's position and applying pressure to their neck.
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A. Ovince Saint Preux is 40 years old as of March 2024.
A. Ovince Saint Preux fights in the light heavyweight division of the UFC.
A. Ovince Saint Preux belongs to both American and Haitian nationalities.
