David Onama vs Gabriel Santos — Fight recap

David Onama defeated Gabriel Santos by KO/TKO in the second round at 4:13 on June 24, 2023. Onama landed 53 of 104 significant strikes at 50% accuracy while controlling the cage for 2:53, establishing himself as the aggressor despite Santos' grappling attempts, which yielded two takedowns at 50% success.

The deciding blow came via a knockdown that Onama capitalized on, while Santos managed 39 of 73 significant strikes and 1:31 of control time. Onama's striking volume and precision proved decisive in a fight where Santos tried to use wrestling to disrupt the rhythm but ultimately lacked the submission or positional dominance needed to overcome the deficit.

The victory solidifies Onama's position in the lightweight rankings and suggests a potential step up in competition.