David Onama vs. Roberto Romero – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in New York City, New York, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, David Onama will take on Roberto “El Charro Negro” Romero in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 309 card.

Onama brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. In contrast, Romero, an orthodox fighter, stands with a — reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Onama has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.04 per minute. On the other hand, Romero boasts a 0% striking accuracy, landing approximately 0 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down David Onama vs. Roberto Romero matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, David Onama is coming in with a 12-2-0 record. Onama will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Jonathan Pearce at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez in April.

Romero, meanwhile, is coming off a against David Onama on April 27, 2024, at and holds a 8-3-1 record.

David Onama has a orthodox fighting stance with an 74″ reach. The 24-year-old Roberto Romero is an orthodox fighter with a — reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

David Onama stats

→ Onama’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Onama lands 5.04 significant strikes per minute.
→ Onama’s takedown accuracy is 17%.
→ Onama’s takedown average is 0.67 per 15 minutes.
→ Onama’s takedown defense is 52%.

Onama comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.04 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Romero fires at 0% accuracy, landing about 0 significant strikes per minute. David Onama also has a 17% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.67 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Romero’s 0 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Roberto Romero stats

→ Romero’s striking accuracy is 0%.
→ Romero lands 0 significant strikes per minute.
→ Romero’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Romero’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Romero’s takedown defense is 0%.

Roberto spent, on average, minutes in the Octagon, and David has an average fight time of 11:08 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, David or Roberto? Sound off in the comments.

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