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Ovince Saint Preux (born April 8, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division for the UFC. A professional competitor since 2008, Saint Preux has also formerly competed for Strikeforce, the XFC, and Shark Fights. Saint Preux is currently #6 in official UFC Light Heavyweight rankings.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Fighter Rankings - UFC ® )〕 ==Background== Saint Preux was born in Miami, Florida, to Haitian immigrant parents. He attended Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Florida, where he wrestled, played defensive end for the football team, and ran track. As a wrestler, he compiled a record of 26-1, and was the state's 1A runner-up in his weight class. During his senior year in football, he registered 75 tackles, including a school-record 18 sacks, and was named All-State. In track, he competed in the 110-meter hurdles, the 300-meter hurdles, the discus throw, and the 4x400 relay.〔"(2001 Tennessee Signees )," ''2001 Tennessee Volunteers Football Guide'', p. 133.〕 Saint Preux played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2001 to 2004. After redshirting in 2001, he played primarily as a reserve at both defensive end and linebacker.〔"(2004 Squad )," ''2004 Tennessee Volunteers Football Guide'', p. 124.〕 He earned varsity letters in 2002 and 2004, appearing in seventeen games during his college career.〔(Individual Career Football Statistics ), UTSports.com. Retrieved: 10 October 2013.〕 He graduated in 2004 with a degree in sociology, and began to train in kickboxing and grappling.〔"(Strikeforce Challengers: Ovince St. Preux vs. Antwain Britt Booked for November 19 in Jackson )," ''MMA Mania'', 29 October 2010.〕 After two unsuccessful attempts at professional football, Saint Preux gave up the sport and began to take an interest in martial arts as a form of training. Saint Preux, who currently trains at Knoxville Martial Arts Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, began to fight professionally at the suggestion of his coach.〔 Saint Preux attributes his confidence in the ring to his membership in Omega Psi Phi fraternity.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Ovince Saint Preux: Filling in the Blanks )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ovince Saint Preux」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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