Fighter

David Onama

14-3-0#14Featherweight★ 3bonuses Uganda

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Amateur kickboxing 1-0Amateur MMA 11-0

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David Onama holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 17 bouts on record. David 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, David 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: 1994-06-07
Age: 32
Nationality: Uganda
Birthplace: Kyangwali, Uganda

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)

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

UFC careerRecord: 14-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.07per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.89per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.05per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed52%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×2

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 our model's estimate of what David Onama earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Steve Garcia
UFCUFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama· Nov 1, 2025· Featherweight· 14-2 vs 18-5
TKO
R1 · 3:34
WIN
vs Giga Chikadze
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates· Apr 26, 2025· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 15-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Roberto Romero
UFCUFC 309: Jones vs Miocic· Nov 16, 2024· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 8-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jonathan Pearce
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gabriel Santos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria· Jun 24, 2023· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 10-1
TKO
R2 · 4:13
POTN
LOSS
vs Nate Landwehr
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz· Aug 13, 2022· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 15-4
MD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Garrett Armfield
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev· Jul 9, 2022· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 8-2
SUB
R2 · 3:13
WIN
vs Gabriel Benitez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill· Feb 19, 2022· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 22-9
TKO
R1 · 4:24
POTN
LOSS
vs Mason Jones
UFCUFC Fight Night: Costa vs Vettori· Oct 23, 2021· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brad Robison
FAC 10· Oct 8, 2021· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 5-1
TKO
R1 · 2:12
WIN
vs Mike Plazola
FAC 7· Mar 5, 2021· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 16-11
TKO
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Justin Overton
FAC 4· Oct 9, 2020· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 8-4
SUB
R3 · 1:42
WIN
vs Sam Agushi
FAC 3· Aug 14, 2020· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 2-0
TKO
R1 · 3:48
WIN
vs Antonio Castillo Jr.
FAC 2· Feb 22, 2020· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 11-13
TKO
R1 · 3:01
WIN
vs Sam Hernandez
KC Fighting Alliance 34· Jul 27, 2019· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 2-0
SUB
R2 · 1:41
WIN
vs Raymond Bighead
KC Fighting Alliance 33· May 4, 2019· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 0:12
WIN
vs Francisco Pintos
KC Fighting Alliance 32· Feb 23, 2019· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 2-0
TKO
R2 · 1:30

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

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

Current: #14 Featherweight
Peak: #13 Featherweight
First ranked: Apr 29, 2025
Times ranked: 57

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1800▼41
Peak: 1841Apr 26, 2025
Rated fights: 17

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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 #14 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.

CAREER SUMMARY