David Onama vs Roberto Romero at UFC 309 | Preview & Prediction
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After his bout with Lucas Almeida was scrapped due to injury, David Onama has a new opponent as he faces promotional newcomer Roberto Romero at UFC 309
David Onama vs Roberto Romero Facts
When is UFC 309? UK – the extra preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday November 16th 2024, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am (Sunday) and the main card at 3:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT
Where is UFC 309? Madison Square Garden
Where can I get tickets for UFC 309? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 309
What TV channel is UFC 309 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 309? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 309 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are David Onama and Roberto Romero expected to walk out? Sunday 17th November, 2024, 1:10am UK / Saturday 16th November, 8:10pm US ET / 5:10pm US PT
UFC 309 Main Card
Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic (Heavyweight)
Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler (Lightweight)
Viviane Araujo vs Karine Silva (Women’s Flyweight)
Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig (Middleweight)
Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop (Lightweight)
UFC 309 Prelims
Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee (Bantamweight)
Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders (Middleweight)
Jim Miller vs Damon Jackson (Lightweight)
David Onama vs Roberto Romero (Lightweight)
Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz (Heavyweight)
Mickey Gall vs Ramiz Brahimaj (Welterweight)
Bassil Hafez vs Oban Elliot (Welterweight)
Veronica Hardy vs Eduarda Moura (Women’s Flyweight)
David Onama: The Silent Assassin continues to entertain
David Onama (12-2) has made a fair impact since joining the UFC and his six fights have all been highly entertaining. The lightweight has won his last two fights and he is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Jonathan Pearce in April. That was his first win via the scorecards as his previous 11 wins had all come by stoppage. He will be looking for the knockout right from the start against Romero.
Roberto Romero: Mexican 24-year-old answers late call as replacement fighter
Roberto Romero (8-3-1) has jumped at the chance to fight at UFC 309 with just a few days’ notice as he has stepped in to fight David Onama. Despite the tough assignment, the 24-year-old Mexican will be keen to impress after losing just one of his last nine bouts. This represents a serious step in quality from the regional circuits in Mexico and this really will be a baptism of fire on such a major card.
David Onama vs Roberto Romero Prediction
This fight was a hastily arranged one with just a couple of days to go as Roberto Romero has answered the call to make his UFC debut. The Mexican is offered a golden opportunity but an incredibly tough one against the talented Onama.
Onama is 4-2 in the UFC and is a real entertainer. He will not be fazed by his lack of preparation time for Romero and he will keep faith with his aggressive approach. That will surely lead to a stoppage as it would be remarkable for Romero to get to the final bell, nevermind pull off a shock win.
Prediction: David Onama to win by KO/TKO
