Featherweight#15 RankedACTIVE
David Onama
14-2
Age
31
Height
5'11"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
12:06
Gym
Factory X
UFC Record
6-3(9 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 3
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
79%
Bonuses
3
Style
Striker
Location
Uganda
Last Fight2025-11-01
SG
L - Steve Garcia
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - David OnamaKO/TKOR1 3:59· Elbows to Head From Half Guard
Fight History
WIN
GC
vs Giga Chikadze
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JP
vs Jonathan Pearce
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GS
vs Gabriel Santos
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:13
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:13
LOSS
NL
vs Nate Landwehr
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
GA
vs Garrett Armfield
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R2 3:13
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R2 3:13
WIN
GB
vs Gabriel Benitez
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:24
LOSS
MJ
vs Mason Jones
UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SG
vs Steve Garcia
UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:34
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:34
WIN
RR
vs Roberto Romero
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.2/min
Grappling
1.08 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️David adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
21 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
71%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
52%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
52%
⭐Other
Damage Events
33%
Uppercuts
29%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (133%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 270% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Arm Triangle From Half Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.2) and Strike Def% (52%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 79% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 4 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc79%
Clinch
65% acc8%
Ground
61% acc13%
Striking Differential+0.51/min
5.24 landed/min4.73 absorbed/min
5.24
Landed/Min
4.73
Absorbed/Min
0.62
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed507
Sig. Strikes Attempted1001
Key Insights
David is a distance-first striker, with 79% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 80% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 79% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
High pace fighter: 6.0 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
30%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
30%(est)
Landed
7
Defended
16
Total
23
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.08
TD / 15min
0.46
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
23
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
14
Landed
46
Attempted
30%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
67%
R3
0%
Key Insights
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (30%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,014
1.11
Ratio
Absorbed
916
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
8/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.2
High
Strikes/Min
6.0
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
95%
Key Insights
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (37.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:32
R2 Control
1:17
R3 Control
1:14
R1 to Final
+9%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+8.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+8.7pp
Body
-4.2pp
Leg
-4.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+8.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2710
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights