Jonathan Pearce vs. David Onama – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 55: Nicolau vs. Perez is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jonathan “JSP” Pearce will take on David Onama in the Featherweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 55 card.

Pearce brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 71″ 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 56% striking accuracy, Pearce has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.6 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 Jonathan Pearce vs. David Onama matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Jonathan Pearce is coming in with a 14-5-0 record. Pearce will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Joanderson Brito at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig in November.

Onama, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Jonathan Pearce on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria and holds a 11-2-0 record.

Jonathan Pearce has a switch fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 29-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.

Jonathan Pearce stats

→ Pearce’s striking accuracy is 56%.
→ Pearce lands 5.6 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pearce’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Pearce’s takedown average is 5.29 per 15 minutes.
→ Pearce’s takedown defense is 56%.

Pearce comes in with 56% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.6 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Onama fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 5.38 significant strikes per minute. Jonathan Pearce also has a 53% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 5.29 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 Jonathan has an average fight time of 9:56 minutes.

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

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