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David Onama

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Amateur kickboxing 1-0Amateur MMA 11-0

Last fight: Loss vs Steve Garcia · TKO · Nov 1, 2025

14-3-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Steve GarciaTKO · R1 3:34
UFCUFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama·November 1, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

David Onama holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Onama has won 14 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Onama lands 5.07 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 1.05 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 1, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jun 7, 1994
Age
32
Nationality
Uganda
Birthplace
Kyangwali, Uganda

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Steve Garcia
    UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama· Nov 1, 2025· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 19-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:34
  2. WIN
    vs Giga Chikadze
    UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates· Apr 26, 2025· Featherweight· 14-2 vs 15-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Roberto Romero
    UFC 309: Jones vs Miocic· Nov 16, 2024· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 8-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Jonathan Pearce
    UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 14-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Gabriel Santos
    UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria· Jun 24, 2023· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 10-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:13
    POTN
  6. LOSS
    vs Nate Landwehr
    UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz· Aug 13, 2022· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 16-4
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Garrett Armfield
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev· Jul 9, 2022· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R2 · 3:13
  8. WIN
    vs Gabriel Benitez
    UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill· Feb 19, 2022· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 22-10
    TKO
    R1 · 4:24
    POTN
  9. LOSS
    vs Mason Jones
    UFC Fight Night: Costa vs Vettori· Oct 23, 2021· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Brad Robison
    FAC 10· Oct 8, 2021· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 5-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:12
  11. WIN
    vs Mike Plazola
    FAC 7· Mar 5, 2021· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 16-12
    TKO
    R1 · 0:44
  12. WIN
    vs Justin Overton
    FAC 4· Oct 9, 2020· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 8-5
    SUB
    R3 · 1:42
  13. WIN
    vs Sam Agushi
    FAC 3· Aug 14, 2020· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:48
  14. WIN
    vs Antonio Castillo Jr.
    FAC 2· Feb 22, 2020· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 11-14
    TKO
    R1 · 3:01
  15. WIN
    vs Sam Hernandez
    KC Fighting Alliance 34· Jul 27, 2019· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:41
  16. WIN
    vs Raymond Bighead
    KC Fighting Alliance 33· May 4, 2019· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 0:12
  17. WIN
    vs Francisco Pintos
    KC Fighting Alliance 32· Feb 23, 2019· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:30

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • FactoryX Muay Thai

Background

Uganda's David Onama is an explosive featherweight who can swing momentum in an instant. Speed and power make him dangerous at range, and wild scrambles tend to end with him on top.

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power94
Kick power90
Punch speed91
Kick speed88
Accuracy92
Takedowns90
Ground striking90
Submissions92
Chin93
Body strength90
Cardio91

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 14-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.07per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.89per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.05per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed53%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 6-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed5.07per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.89per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.05per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed53%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where David Onama sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

David Onama has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×2
  1. ★ POTNvs Gabriel Santos · UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs TopuriaJun 24, 2023
  2. ★ FOTNvs Nate Landwehr · UFC Fight Night: Vera vs CruzAug 13, 2022
  3. ★ POTNvs Gabriel Benitez · UFC Fight Night: Walker vs HillFeb 19, 2022

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate David Onama earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

David Onama's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
#15 Featherweight
Peak
#13 Featherweight
First ranked
Apr 29, 2025
Times ranked
71

Featherweight

#1#5#10#152026Apr 29, 2025 · #14May 6, 2025 · #13Nov 4, 2025 · #14Dec 16, 2025 · #15Mar 17, 2026 · #14Sep 22, 2026 · #15Nov 10, 2026 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1800▼43
Peak
1843Apr 27, 2025
Rated fights
17
1500160017001800202020212022202320242025Feb 23, 2019 · 1542May 4, 2019 · 1573Jul 27, 2019 · 1614Feb 22, 2020 · 1639Aug 14, 2020 · 1672Oct 9, 2020 · 1709Mar 5, 2021 · 1723Oct 8, 2021 · 1739Oct 23, 2021 · 1719Feb 20, 2022 · 1750Jul 10, 2022 · 1775Aug 13, 2022 · 1751Jun 24, 2023 · 1787Apr 27, 2024 · 1810Nov 17, 2024 · 1824Apr 27, 2025 · 1843Nov 1, 2025 · 18001800

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Frequently asked questions

When does David Onama fight next?

David Onama has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is David Onama's record?

David Onama's professional MMA record is 14-3-0.

Who is David Onama fighting next?

David Onama's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did David Onama fight last?

David Onama most recently fought Steve Garcia at UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama on Saturday, November 1, 2025, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does David Onama fight in?

David Onama fights at Featherweight.

Is David Onama ranked in the UFC?

David Onama is currently ranked #15 in the UFC Featherweight division.

How many knockouts does David Onama have?

David Onama has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has David Onama won?

David Onama has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is David Onama?

David Onama is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does David Onama weigh?

David Onama weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is David Onama's reach?

David Onama has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is David Onama?

David Onama is 32 years old (born Jun 7, 1994).

Where is David Onama from?

David Onama is from Uganda.

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