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David Onama
Ugandan mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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
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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]
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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
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (two times) vs. Gabriel Benitez and Gabriel Santos[7][17]
- Fight of the Night vs. Nate Landwehr[13]
- Fighting Alliance Championship
- FAC Lightweight Championship (One time)
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| 16 matches | 14 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
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External links
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