Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu is an upcoming mixed martial arts light heavyweight clash promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled for the main card of UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura on March 16, 2024. Kennedy Nzechukwu, who maintains a record of 12 wins and 4 losses (12-4-0), will be making his 11th appearance in the UFC, squaring off against Ovince Saint Preux, who holds a professional record of 26 wins and 17 losses.
Kennedy Nzechukwu, who goes by the moniker ‘African Savage,’ was born in Imo State, Nigeria. In his last fight, Nzechukwu squared off against Dustin Jacoby at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font and lost the bout via a TKO. On the other hand, Ovince Saint Preux faced Phillipe Lins in his last fight and lost via KO in the very first round. Both fighters are currently unranked in the light heavyweight division and would aim to present their case for a spot in the top 15 rankings.
Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Ovince Saint Preux | Kennedy Nzechukwu |
| MMA Record | 26-17-0 | 12-4-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Light Heavyweight) | Unranked | Unranked |
| Last Fight | Loss | Loss |
| Nationality | American | Nigerian |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Reach | 80 in | 83 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 47% | 46% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 38% | 50% |
| Takedown Defense | 66% | 80% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2008 | 2016 |
Ovince Saint Preux Record
Ovince Saint Preux maintains a professional MMA record of 26 wins and 17 losses (26-17-0). Saint Preux has notable wins over formidable opponents like Maurício Rua and Tyson Pedro. Among his wins, 12 were achieved by knockout, 8 by submission, and 6 via decision.
| 43 matches | 26 wins | 17 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 5 |
| By submission | 8 | 3 |
| By decision | 6 | 9 |
Kennedy Nzechukwu Record
Kennedy Nzechukwu holds a respectable MMA record of 12 wins and 4 losses (12-4-0). Of his victories, 8 came via knockout, 1 by submitting his opponent, and 3 by decision.
| 16 matches | 12 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
Last Updated On March 12, 2024
FAQs
A. Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu is scheduled for March 16, 2024, on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura.
A. Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu is set to take place at UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada, United States.
A. Ovince Saint Preux holds an MMA record of 26-17-0 and is currently unranked in the light heavyweight rankings.
A. Kennedy Nzechukwu holds an MMA record of 12 wins and 4 losses in 16 fights (12-4-0).
A. Ovince Saint Preux is an American national.
A. Kennedy Nzechukwu was part of the LFA roster before signing to the UFC.
