Mauricio Rua vs Ovince Saint Preux — Fight recap

Ovince Saint Preux defeated Mauricio Rua via split decision after three rounds on May 7, 2022, in a striking-heavy affair that saw both fighters land significant volume without attempting takedowns. Saint Preux landed 62 significant strikes on 55% accuracy compared to Rua's 54 significant strikes at 54% accuracy, a marginal edge that proved decisive across the judges' scorecards.

Rua found success with his leg strikes, connecting on 25 of 29 attempts, while Saint Preux dominated body work with 36 of 43 landed. Neither fighter attempted more than one takedown, keeping the bout entirely on the feet with minimal control time for either competitor.

The split decision victory marked a competitive performance from Saint Preux in a light heavyweight contest that hinged on slight striking differentials and effective body work.