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Former Vols LB Saint Preux Expects Hometown Edge In Nashville

Ovince Saint Preux admits that his fighting style is unorthodox and, as he often says, “sometimes not pretty.” But the former University of Tennessee linebacker doesn’t argue with the results.

Since dropping a unanimous decision to Ryan Bader in August 2014, Saint Preux has scored two first-round knockouts, including a KO of the legendary Mauricio “Shogun” Rua last November in Uberlandia, Brazil that earned him a fight of the night bonus.

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Now Saint Preux has a chance to move into the top five of the UFC light heavyweight division – and perhaps make a case for a title shot – if he defeats No.