• UFC Fight Night(11/1/25) Onama was stopped by Steve Garcia via strikes at 3:34 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(4/26/25) Onama won a three round unanimous decision over Giga Chikadze
• UFC 309(11/16/24) Onama won a three round unanimous decision over Roberto Romero
• UFC on ESPN(4/27/24) Onama won a three round unanimous decision over Jonathan Pearce
• UFC on ABC(6/24/23) Onama knocked out Gabriel Santos at 4:13 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(8/13/22) Onama lost a three-round majority decision to Nate Landwehr
• UFC on ESPN(7/9/22) Onama submitted Garrett Armfield via arm triangle choke at 3:13 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(2/19/22) Onama knocked out Gabriel Benitez at 4:24 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(10/23/21) Onama lost a three round unanimous decision to Mason Jones
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2019, made UFC debut in October 2021
Seven wins by KO, four by submission (2 guillotine, RNC, arm triangle)
Six first round finishes, four second-round finishes, one third-round finish
Has won six of his last eight
Reported 10-0 amateur record
Only Ugandan fighter on the UFC Roster
Reported 10-0 amateur record (Has wins over UFC-vets Garrett Armfield & Crotavious Romious as an amateur)
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
Growing up I loved combat sports and competition. I always wanted to be in the UFC. Once I was old enough, I started training in 2013.
Q: Training
ANSWER:
Strength and conditioning from 8 to 9am. MMA training from 10am to noon. Typically run at night.
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER:
FAC featherweight title
Q: Do you have any heroes?
ANSWER:
My parents
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
ANSWER:
It means everything. It’s a dream come true.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
Fighting is my only job.
Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
ANSWER:
KCFA featherweight champion
Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles:
ANSWER:
BJJ blue belt
Q: Favorite Striking technique:
ANSWER:
Jab
LOSS
Onama
Onama
VS
Garcia
WIN
Onama
Onama
VS
Chikadze
WIN
Onama
Onama
VS
Romero
WIN
Onama
Onama
VS
Pearce
WIN
Onama
Onama
VS
Santos
LOSS
Onama
Onama
VS
Landwehr
WIN
Onama
Onama
VS
Armfield
WIN
Onama
Onama
VS
Benitez
LOSS
Onama
Onama
VS
Jones
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY50%
STRIKING DEFENSE51%
LANDED/MIN
5.07
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
4.89
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY30%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE52%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
1.05
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.5
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
6 W - 3 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission1
Decision3
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission0
Decision2
FIGHTING STYLE
Striker
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Oct. 23, 2021