There’s no disputing the ferocity of David Onama’s punches.
Saturday’s UFC Jacksonville witnessed Onama (11-2) bringing Gabriel Santos (10-2) to the mat with a decisive uppercut knockout, silencing the resilient Brazilian fighter. All of Onama’s UFC victories have come via KO/TKO or submission.
Below, you can see the highlights of his latest triumph.
Santos presented quite a challenge for Onama in the opening bout, harnessing his grappling prowess to stifle Onama’s dynamic striking style. Despite Santos seemingly having the upper hand with his ground attacks, Onama remained undeterred and played a robust defensive game.
However, the second round witnessed a paradigm shift. Onama established his rhythm and began to dominate the standup fight. With a series of precise punches, Onama set the stage for his finishing move: a lethal right uppercut, trailed by two additional strikes, sending Santos tumbling to the canvas. A couple of ensuing hammerfists finalized Onama’s victory at the 4:13 mark of Round 2.
Following his win, Onama replicated Israel Adesanya’s iconic “bow and arrow” celebration from UFC 287. This marks his third win out of five appearances in the octagon, with Santos joining his list of finished opponents, alongside Garrett Armfield, and Gabriel Benitez.
Unfortunately for Santos, he now sits at 0-2 in the UFC, having previously lost to Lerone Murphy in a closely-contested split decision in his debut match.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC Jacksonville
Who won the UFC fight between David Onama and Gabriel Santos at UFC Jacksonville?
David Onama won the UFC fight against Gabriel Santos at UFC Jacksonville.
What was the decisive move that led to Onama’s victory?
Onama delivered a decisive uppercut knockout that led to his victory over Santos.
How did Onama celebrate his victory?
Onama celebrated his victory by replicating Israel Adesanya’s iconic “bow and arrow” celebration from UFC 287.
What is Onama’s record inside the octagon?
After his win against Santos, Onama now has a record of 3 wins and 2 losses inside the octagon.
What is Santos’s record in the UFC?
Following his loss to Onama, Santos has a record of 0 wins and 2 losses in the UFC.
In which round and at what time did Onama defeat Santos?
Onama defeated Santos at the 4:13 mark of Round 2.
Who are the other fighters Onama has finished in UFC?
Other fighters Onama has finished in UFC are Garrett Armfield and Gabriel Benitez.
More about UFC Jacksonville
- [UFC Jacksonville Fight Night]
- [David Onama’s UFC Profile]
- [Gabriel Santos’s UFC Profile]
- [UFC’s Official Fight Statistics]
- [Highlights of David Onama vs Gabriel Santos fight]
- [Israel Adesanya’s iconic “bow and arrow” celebration from UFC 287]
6 comments
onama celebrating with adesanya’s bow n arrow was EPIC, love the homage to a great.
santos was actually holding up pretty well in the first round, shame he couldn’t maintain it.
Sad to see Santos 0-2 in the UFC… hopefully he bounces back in the next one. gotta keep the spirit up!
Never underestimate the underdog, Onama’s a beast. That KO was something else!
3-2 now for Onama in UFC, this guy’s on a roll. Can’t wait for his next fight!
Wow, Onama’s uppercut was brutal!! Santos didn’t stand a chance. Can’t wait to see who’s next for Onama.