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After halting the UFC rise of a promising up-and-comer, Ovince Saint Preux is ready to jump right back in the octagon.
“Knowing me, next can be two weeks from now,” he told reporters after submitting Tyson Pedro (7-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) with a straight armbar at UFC Fight Night 132. “I’ve taken fights on two weeks’ notice. But sooner than later.”
Saint Preux (23-11 MMA, 11-6 UFC) had a regular camp for his UFC Fight Pass-streamed bout on Saturday at Singapore Indoor Arena in Singapore, and he’d prefer to do the same next time out, as well. But for another chance at a former opponent, he would make an exception.
Asked whether he’d like to rematch Jimi Manuwa, who quickly knocked him out two years ago in one of the most difficult periods of his UFC career, Saint Preux said he’s game.
“Hell yeah,” he said. “Can’t wait.”
As it happens, Manuwa remains unbooked after a pair of recent losses. But Saint Preux isn’t all that picky about who’s standing across from him in the cage – he just wants to stay busy.
“I’m a different type of fighter, period,” he said. “There’s some fights that I’ve learned from, and ones that I want to take back, but at the end of the day, that’s why I’m the most active fighter in the 205 division. I’m not fighting once a year, once every two years.”
Saint Preux notched his 11th octagon win and tied Chuck Liddell and Jon Jones for the most finishes in light heavyweight history with nine.
The chance to fly around the world and get in the win column is its own kind of reward, Saint Preux said. The better one, however, is the paycheck that comes along with it. That’s why he stays busy.
“Rankings don’t mean anything to me,” he said. “I don’t get paid because I’m ranked. I get paid because I fight.”
For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 132, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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