Last fight
UFC Vegas 91
Win
Pearce vs Onama
Apr. 27, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 279
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 597
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 16
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Ativo
Place of Birth
Uganda
Trains at
Glory MMA & Fitness
Fighting style
Striker
Age
29
Height
71.00
Weight
163.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 23, 2021
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
40.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2019
- Six wins by KO, four by submission (2 guillotine, RNC, arm triangle)
- Six first round finishes
- Reported 10-0 amateur record
UFC History
UFC on ESPN (7/9/22) Onama submitted Garrett Armfield via arm triangle choke at 3:13 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (2/19/22) Onama stopped Gabriel Benitez via strikes at 4:24 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (10/23/21) Onama lost a three round unanimous decision to Mason Jones
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? 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.
What ranks and titles have you held? FAC featherweight title.
Do you have any heroes? My parents
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything. It’s a dream come true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No college
What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting is my only job.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? KCFA featherweight champion
Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ blue belt
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
