David Onama vs Roberto Romero — Fight recap

David Onama earned a unanimous decision victory over Roberto Romero across three rounds on November 16, 2024, under referee Marc Goddard's watch. Onama's superior striking volume proved decisive, landing 121 significant strikes at 56% accuracy compared to Romero's 74 at 47%, while controlling the cage for 4:23 to Romero's 1:14.

Though both fighters recorded a knockdown apiece, Onama's wrestling threat—converting one of three takedown attempts—kept Romero honest and prevented sustained offensive sequences. Romero relied heavily on leg kicks, connecting on 30 of 37 attempts, but couldn't generate the volume or accuracy needed in the clinch or at range where Onama dominated.

The striking disparity, particularly Onama's 91 head strikes to Romero's 30, reflected a fighter who controlled range and tempo throughout. The victory solidifies Onama's position in the lightweight mix and suggests a step up in competition could follow.