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Ovince Saint Preux has a rather noteworthy way of choosing his fights—or rather, not choosing them. The decision is left up to his head trainer, Eric Turner, in consultation with Saint Preux's manager, Oren Hodak.
Together, the duo survey the field and pick the matchups they think provide the best opportunities for the 37-year-old out of Knoxville, Tennessee. That is how Saint Preux found himself bulking up for a move to heavyweight as he prepares to face Ben Rothwell on UFC's yet-to-be-named May 13 card in Jacksonville, Florida.
Speaking with MMA Junkie's Nolan King, Saint Preux said he's toyed with the idea of moving to heavyweight before, but it wasn't until Rothwell needed an opponent that the switch became a reality.