MMA Preview – Ovince Saint Preux vs Philipe Lins at UFC Vegas 69
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OVINCE SAINT PREUX VS PHILIPE LINS FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 219? Saturday 18th February, 2023 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 219? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 219? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 219 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 219? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
OVINCE SAINT PREUX VS PHILIPE LINS LOWDOWN
Ovince Saint Preux (OSP) (26-16) makes the walk for his 26th UFC fight. He reached his ceiling a while ago, but he still has all of the tools to trouble anybody in the division. His trouble is consistency. He iced Alonzo Menifield (2020) in the second round but then went on to get knocked out himself by the current champion Jamahal Hill (2020) and Tanner Boser (2021). He is now coming off an uninspiring split decision win over Shogun Rua (2022).
Philip Lins (15-5) continues his light heavyweight quest after spending a couple years up a division with the thicker boys. It is good to see as it is clearly his natural weight class. His first two UFC fights were at heavyweight where he lost a unanimous decision to Andrei Arlovski (2020) and got knocked out by Boser (2020). He retuned a couple years later in April at 205 lbs and earnt a unanimous decision over Marcin Prachnio.
OVINCE SAINT PREUX VS PHILIPE LINS PREDICTION
Like most of OSP’s fights, this one depends on what version turns up. He has brutishly strong wrestling with exceptional jiu-jitsu as well as knockout power. However, he has a tendency to let the fight play into his opponents hands.
If he does the same, he will try and grapple with Lins. His striking is not at a high level and he is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He will boast the speed advantage, but the longer this stays on the feet, the more you have to back OSP.
What he lacks in speed, he makes up for in power and as long as he does not end up on his back, he should be able to hurt Lins from range and even find a knockout. We are backing him despite being the underdog, but his consistency is always a worry.
Prediction: OSP via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value bet: OSP to win
