Lucas Alexander vs David Onama – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Almeida is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Lucas “The Lion” Alexander will take on David Onama in the Featherweight Bout. You can view the full UFC Fight Night card.

Alexander brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. In contrast, Onama, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 74″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 53% striking accuracy, Alexander has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.05 per minute. On the other hand, Onama boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.38 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 29-year-old, Lucas Alexander is coming in with a 8-3-0 record. Alexander will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Steven Peterson at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen in March.

Onama, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Gabriel Santos on March 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria and holds a 11-2-0 record.

Lucas Alexander has a orthodox fighting stance with an 73″ reach. The 30-year-old David Onama is an orthodox fighter with a 74″ 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.

Lucas Alexander stats

→ Alexander’s striking accuracy is 53%.
→ Alexander lands 5.05 significant strikes per minute.
→ Alexander’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Alexander’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Alexander’s takedown defense is 66%.

Alexander comes in with 53% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.05 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Onama fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 5.38 significant strikes per minute. Lucas Alexander also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Onama’s 0.87 takedowns and 45% takedown accuracy.

David Onama stats

→ Onama’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Onama lands 5.38 significant strikes per minute.
→ Onama’s takedown accuracy is 18%.
→ Onama’s takedown average is 0.87 per 15 minutes.
→ Onama’s takedown defense is 45%.

David spent, on average, 10:22 minutes in the Octagon, and Lucas has an average fight time of 8:31 minutes.

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

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