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The second fight i will be covering is Ovince St Preux vs Jimi Manuwa. This is a very close fight, and one that involves two heavy hitters who aren't afraid to throw.
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UFC 204
Ovince Saint Preux vs Jimi "The Poster Boy" Manuwa
Fighter Profiles
Ovince Saint Preux
OSP always starts fights as a calculated striker, but once he has taken some damage, he throws caution to the wind and unloads bombs regardless of footing. He enjoys having the size advantage on most opponents, and his long legs and massive frame make him a problem to take down. OSP is one of the scariest hitters in the division and one of the hardest guys to take down. His obliteration of Cummins and Krylov show that he is more than a growing prospect; Ovince is more or less a gatekeeper to the top 5, and has shown a lot since his Strikeforce days. There is a holy trinity at the top of Light Heavyweight, but with some work on attrition and iq...OSP could be one of the few threats to the belt
Jimi "Poster Boy" Manuwa
'Poster Boy' Manuwa is one of the few elite fighters out of Britain, and he has a good chance to impress his people impressively this weekend. Jimi is a very low volume striker, but he is explosive and deceptive with his kicks which are the most dangerous weapon in his arsenal. Manuwa like OSP always starts out a brooding counter striker, but once the fight progresses and he has eaten some shots, count on him to exchange whenever challenged.
The Matchup
This match up is an interesting one as both men are somewhat identical stylistically. OSP has the definite edge on the ground, but the likelihood of keeping Manuwa down is slim as not even Rumble or Gus could hold him down. Both of these men start slow, and wait for the cleanest shots they can land. Manuwa arguably has the better footwork of the two, hits just as hard as OSP, and honestly has a range of similar fight iq...at least when in trouble. This is a very hard matchup to call, so we have to look at the intangibles. Experience, growth, and level of competition are the things we have to observe in a fighter over time...and at this point both fighters are somewhat even still. OSP has shown tremendous heart he fought through injuries obtained in the first round multiple times, even lasting five rounds with a broken arm against Jon Jones and rocking the (interim) champ on numerous occasions. Manuwa has also shown improvements in cardio and pacing, and he has fought the top guys as well. This is a close fight, and it would be a smart move to bet the dog regardless. Manuwa will be in England where he is from, so it is worth it to think about that.
Odds
| Ovince Saint Preux (fav) | Jimi Manuwa |
|---|---|
| -150 | +130 |
| 1.67 | 2.30 |
| 2/3 | 13/10 |
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