There are two titles on the line tonight at CES MMA 51 in Rhode Island, and an interesting strategic philosophy emanating from the main event.

D'Juan Owens (16-12-1) challenges lightweight champion Nate Andrews (13-1) for the title in the headliner at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. The main card airs on AXS TV. Ahead of the fight, Owens told AXS TV Fights’ Phoenix Carnevale he believes his background as a B-boy dancer will help serve him well.

“He’s a long southpaw and damn near all finishes,” Owens said. “But I take him out by just beint the more well-rounded fighter than I am. I’m much more technical than him. … I’m going to put on a masterful display of martial skill, and I’m going to dominate him in every aspect of the fight.

“… I’m from a dancing background. I used to be a B-boy, so whatever I do, I’m displaying that (expletive) through art. And you all are going to see that. … I take what I like from each art and throw the rest out.”

Owens is an eight-year pro from North Carolina who’s fought in a variety of weight classes during a well-traveled career. The 33-year-old is 2-1 in his past three fights. This will be his first CES MMA bout since 2015.

Champion Andrews is a 34-year-old Rhode Island-based fighter who has 13 stoppages in 13 career wins and currently is riding a seven-fight winning streak. He’s looking for his first title defense after submitting Chris Padilla for the vacant belt.

“I was working hard to win the title, and now I’m working just as hard to keep it,” Andrews said. “He’s a very tough opponent – well-rounded. He’s going to come out strong throwing some kicks, but he’s going to have a difficult task at hand trying to get in on me.”

Check out the video above to hear each fighter with Carnevale. And below, don’t miss her preview of the co-main event title fight with UFC vet Sean Soriano (11-5) and Bruce Boyington (15-11), who fight for the vacant featherweight belt.

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