#Light Heavyweight Bout- Jimmy Manuwa vs Ovince Saint Preux
Manuwa started off aggressively with a couple of body kicks before both fighters exchanged some knees in a clinch. Manuwa landed some decent kicks followed by some strong knees pressing OSP against the cage.
OSP managed to get Manuwa’s back but Manuwa remained calm under pressure and managed to see through left hands in the dying seconds of the first round.
Saint Preux started the second round strong but was soon caught in a front face lock by Manuwa. Manuwa missed a few strikes before managing to land a swift headkick followed by a few inside leg kicks.
Manuwa capitalized with some body shots and managed to stop OSP with a huge right hook earning himself a knockout victory.
Result: Jimmy Manuwa def. Ovince Saint Preux via Knockout ( 2: 38 mins Round 2)
Highlights:
Manuwa’s striking is satisfyingly clean and a joy to watch.
Manuwa’s body shots are underrated.
Saint Preux lost a significant amount of steam in the second round. It was a bit uncharacteristic of him.
