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Shogun Rua vs Ovince St. Preux Prediction, Highlights and UFC 274 Odds

by
Zach Brunner
May 6, 2022

This UFC betting preview for Shogun Rua vs Ovince St. Preux will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats, start time and stream for how to watch UFC 274 fights this weekend.

This is a rematch of a UFC fight from 2014. In that fight, it was Ovince St. Preux who emerged victorious, knocking out Shogun Rua in only 34 seconds. Will things be different over seven years later?

Shogun Rua vs Ovince St. Preux Start Time and UFC 274 Info

UFC 274 — Light Heavyweight Bout | Match 4
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (27-12-1, 21 KO, 1 Sub) vs. Ovince “OSP” Saint Preux (25-16-0, 13 KO, 7 Sub)
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022
Start Time: This will be the second fight on the main card, which begins at 10 PM EST
Venue: Footprint Center — Phoenix, AZ
Coverage: ESPN+

Shogun Rua vs Ovince St. Preux Prediction, Highlights and UFC 274 Odds — Credit: Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports

How to Watch UFC 274 Tonight

If you are wondering how to watch UFC 274, it’s easy! The UFC 274 prelims and early prelims will be available to watch for free via ESPN+. Anyone who has an ESPN+ account is already good to go. If you do not have an ESPN+ account, you can click here to get it! Either purchase an ESPN+ account ($6.99) or buy the full Disney+ bundle ($13.99), which includes Disney+ and Hulu — a worthwhile investment.

The packed main card will be available via PPV here. With two title fights, there’s no doubt that UFC 274 is a must-watch event on Saturday night.

Shogun Rua vs Ovince St. Preux Odds & Betting Info

UFC betting odds for UFC 274 are taken from BetUS Sportsbook.

Moneyline:

Shogun Rua: (+190)
Ovince St. Preux: (+240)
Draw: (+6600)

Rounds Fought:

1.5 — Over: (-150) | Under: (+120)

Method of Victory:
Shogun Rua

KO/TKO or DQ: (+375)
Submission: (+1400)
Decision: (+500)

Ovince St. Preux

KO/TKO or DQ: (+200)
Submission: (+375)
Decision: (+300)

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Fighter Comparison

Shogun Rua	NAME	Ovince St. Preux
27-12-1	RECORD	25-16-0
Brazil	COUNTRY	USA
6-1	HEIGHT	6-3
205.5 lbs	WEIGHT	230 lbs
76 in	REACH	80 in
40.5 in	LEG REACH	45 in
78%	KO WIN %	48%
4%	SUB WIN %	32%
19%	DEC WIN %	20%

Mauricio Rua vs Ovince Saint Preux Betting Trends & Stats

– Shogun Rua lost to Paul Craig, by knockout, in his last fight on Nov. 21, 2020.
– Ovince St. Preux lost to Tanner Boser, by knockout, in his last fight on June 26, 2021.
– Rua averages 3.57 significant strikes landed per minute with a 50% accuracy rate.
– St. Preux averages 2.65 significant strikes landed per minute with a 46% accuracy rate.
– Rua averages 2.71 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 54% defense rate.
– St. Preux averages 3.07 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 45% defense rate.
– Rua averages 2.12 takedowns per 15 minutes.
– St. Preux has a 66% takedown defense rate.

Stats via UFC.com