Manuwa sends 'OSP' to dreamland with vicious KO
Jimi Manuwa's 13th career knockout win was an unlucky one for Ovince Saint Preux.
"Poster Boy" added to his KO count in impressive fashion Saturday when he drilled Saint Preux with a thudding left hook in the second round of their light heavyweight bout at UFC 204 in Manchester, England.
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WOW!!! That's a HUGE win for @POSTERBOYJM at #UFC204! https://t.co/rcr9kRJvCD
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The 36-year-old Englishman has alternated wins and losses in his last five bouts, bouncing back with his most recent win from a September 2015 KO loss to Anthony Johnson. He now boasts a 16-2 overall record.
While Manuwa and Saint Preux were eager to trade punches, it was Manuwa's leg and body kicks that gradually chopped "OSP" down. The normally springy Saint Preux looked limited in his movements, and that made him more vulnerable.
UK's @PosterboyJM starting to find his range#UFC204 https://t.co/DxuuTBsGKR
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A confident Manuwa stalked Saint Preux in Round 2 until he was backed up against the cage. He staggered Saint Preux with an overhand right, then followed up with the kill-shot left hand.
It's the first time OSP has been knocked out inside the Octagon. He has now lost three of his last four fights, including a failed bid to win an interim title against Jon Jones in April.