David Onama

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David Onama
Born (1994-06-07) June 7, 1994 (age 31)
Kyangwali, Uganda
Other namesSilent Assassin
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight (2019–present)
Lightweight
(2019, 2021, 2024)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Kansas City, Missouri
Years active2019–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins14
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision3
Losses2
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

David Aliga Onama [1] (born June 7, 1994) is a Ugandan professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [2] As of July 1, 2025, he is ranked #13 in the UFC featherweight rankings. [3]

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Early life

According to his fighter profile, Onama was born in the Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Uganda. [1] He eventually moved to Kansas City, Missouri to pursue MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

As an amateur, Onama amassed a record of 10–0. [4] Before signing with the UFC, Onama had an undefeated record of 8–0.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Onama made his debut against Mason Jones on short notice at UFC Fight Night 196 as a replacement for Alan Patrick after he withdrew. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [5]

Onama faced Gabriel Benitez on February 19, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 201 on 18 days notice. He won the fight via first round knockout. [6] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award. [7]

Onama was scheduled to face Austin Lingo on July 9, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 39, [8] but Lingo withdrew for undisclosed reasons during fight week and was replaced by Garrett Armfield. [9] [10] He won via arm triangle in the second round. [11]

Onama fought Nate Landwehr on August 13, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 41. He lost the bout by majority decision. [12] This fight earned him a Fight of the Night award. [13]

Onama was scheduled to fight Jarno Errens on January 14, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 217, but the bout was scrapped due to Errens sustaining a shoulder injury. [14]

Onama was scheduled to face Khusein Askhabov on June 3, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 46, but Askhabov withdrew after being arrested in Thailand. [15]

Onama faced Gabriel Santos on June 24, 2023 at UFC on ABC 5. He won the bout via uppercut KO in round 2. [16] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award. [17]

Onama was scheduled to face Lucas Alexander on November 4, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 231, however, he would pull out due to an undisclosed injury. [18]

Onama faced Jonathan Pearce on April 27, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [19]

Onama faced Roberto Romero on November 16, 2024 at UFC 309. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [20]

Onama faced Giga Chikadze on April 26, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 66. He won the bout via unanimous decision and earned himself a ranking in the top 15 of the featherweight division. [21]

Personal life

During the octagon interview after his win at UFC 309, Onama gave a shoutout to country singer Zach Bryan. It was revealed later that he did this because Bryan's management team offered Onama and his team free tickets if he received a live shoutout. [22]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches14 wins2 losses
By knockout70
By submission40
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win14–2 Giga Chikadze Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates April 26, 202535:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesCatchweight (147 lb) bout; Chikadze missed weight.
Win13–2Roberto RomeroDecision (unanimous) UFC 309 November 16, 202435:00 New York City, New York, United StatesLightweight bout.
Win12–2 Jonathan Pearce Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez April 27, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (148.5 lb) bout; Onama missed weight.
Win11–2Gabriel SantosKO (punch) UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria June 24, 202324:13 Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss10–2 Nate Landwehr Decision (majority) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz August 13, 202235:00 San Diego, California, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win10–1Garrett ArmfieldTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev July 9, 202223:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–1 Gabriel Benítez KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill February 19, 202214:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Featherweight; Benítez missed weight (148 lb). Performance of the Night.
Loss8–1 Mason Jones Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori October 23, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–0Brad RobisonKO (punches)FAC 10October 8, 202112:12 Independence, Missouri, United StatesWon the vacant FAC Lightweight Championship.
Win7–0Mike PlazolaTKO (knee injury)FAC 7March 5, 202110:44 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Win6–0Justin OvertonSubmission (guillotine choke)FAC 4October 9, 202031:42 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win5–0Sam AgushiTKO (punches)FAC 3August 20, 202013:48 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win4–0Antonio Castillo Jr.TKO (punches)FAC 2February 22, 202013:01 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win3–0Sam HernandezSubmission (rear-naked choke)Kansas City Fighting Alliance 34July 27, 201921:41 Independence, Missouri, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win2–0Raymond BigheadSubmission (guillotine choke)Kansas City Fighting Alliance 33May 4, 201910:12 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win1–0Francisco PintosTKO (punches)Kansas City Fighting Alliance 32February 23, 201921:30 Independence, Missouri, United StatesLightweight debut.

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See also

References

  1. 1 2 "David Onama ("Silent Assassin") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". www.tapology.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  2. ↑ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  3. ↑ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  4. ↑ "David Onama ("Silent Assassin") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". www.tapology.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  5. ↑ Bitter, Shawn. "UFC Vegas 41 Results: Mason Jones Claims Victory in Grueling Fight with David Onama". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  6. ↑ Anderson, Jay. "UFC Vegas 48: David Onama Launches Violent Barrage of Strikes, Finishes Gabriel Benitez". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  7. 1 2 Chris Taylor (2022-02-19). "UFC Vegas 48 Bonus Report: Kyle Daukaus among four 'POTN' winners". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  8. ↑ Jay Anderson (2022-05-13). "David Onama vs. Austin Lingo set for July 9 UFC event". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  9. ↑ Nolan King (2022-07-04). "David Onama awaits new UFC Fight Night 208 opponent after Austin Lingo withdraws". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  10. ↑ Jay Anderson (2022-07-06). "UFC Vegas 58 undergoes some last minute changes". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  11. ↑ "UFC Vegas 58: David Onama Submits Old Foe Garrett Armfield". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  12. ↑ Dewar, Val. "Nate Landwehr, David Onama Tear the House Down at UFC San Diego". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  13. 1 2 Alexander K. Lee (2022-08-13). "UFC San Diego bonuses: Nate Landwehr, David Onama earn 'Fight of the Night' for unbelievable battle". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  14. ↑ "UFC VEGAS 67 | JARNO ERRENS NIET IN ACTIE OP 14 JANUARI VANWEGE EEN SCHOUDERBLESSURE". www.eurosport.com (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  15. ↑ "UFC scraps Khusein Askhabov vs. Daniel Pineda after Askhabov's arrest in Thailand - Yahoo Sports". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  16. ↑ Doherty, Dan. "UFC Jacksonville: David Onama Defeats Gabriel Santos by Uppercut KO". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  17. 1 2 Matt Erickson (2023-06-24). "UFC on ABC 5 bonuses: Ilia Topuria's 50-42 scorecard helps net extra $50,000". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  18. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme. "Injury knocks David Onama, Lucas Alexander off UFC Sao Paulo - MMA Fighting". www.mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  19. ↑ Anderson, Jay. "UFC Vegas 91: Despite Weight Miss, David Onama Too Quick, High-Paced for Jonathan Pearce". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  20. ↑ Bitter, Shawn. "UFC 309: David Onama Claims Win In Entertaining Tilt with Roberto Romero". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  21. ↑ Anderson, Jay. "UFC Kansas City: David Onama Scores Biggest Career Win, Bests Giga Chikadze". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  22. ↑ "UFC's David Onama dragged into Zach Bryan-Brianna Chickenfry mess". Archived from the original on 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  23. ↑ Sherdog.com. "David Onama". Sherdog. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
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