Ben Rothwell evened his record to 2-2 since returning from a nearly three-year layoff when he topped Ovince Saint Preux on Wednesday at UFC on ESPN+ 29. Rothwell (38-12 MMA, 8-6 UFC) put another notable name on his veteran resume when he scored a split decision victory over Saint Preux (24-14 MMA, 12-9 UFC) in the heavyweight co-headliner, which took place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Rothwell’s victory over Saint Preux at UFC on ESPN+ 29. * * * * We've arrived at the #UFCJAX co-headliner where Ben Rothwell ( @RothwellFighter ) welcomes Ovince Saint Preux ( @003_OSP ) to the heavyweight division. Play-by-play: https://t.co/2jilTFPgGj pic.twitter.com/uWIskBu9tG — MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) May 14, 2020 #UFCFightNight Closing Betting Odds: Ben Rothwell +135 Ovince St Preux -155 @SuperBookUSA Live Now -> @ESPN + @Jon_Anik @dc_mma @felderpaul @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/tof2w6pOoz — Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) May 14, 2020 Being unable to jab against someone who can cut off the cage is a HUGE issue. #UFCJAX — Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) May 14, 2020 Announcers sleeping on the IFL — Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) May 14, 2020 Rothwell able to walk Saint Preux into the fence several times so far.
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Twitter reacts to Ben Rothwell’s victory over Ovince Saint Preux at UFC on ESPN+ 29 – MMA Junkie