Steve Garcia and David Onama aren’t tiptoeing into UFC Vegas 110; they’re sprinting toward a firefight. Both men have one goal on Nov. 1 at the UFC Apex: prove they belong among the elite at featherweight. That’s not hype, it’s a promise from the fighters themselves.

Onama, fresh off his win over Giga Chikadze, put it simply at the media day, “The fight is going to stay on the feet for me… most of the time we’ll be standing.” Garcia raised an eyebrow at that declaration but didn’t shy away either as he responded with, “It’s going to be a scrap — I’m planning for it to be a scrap”. So, how do these two top-15 featherweights stack up? Let’s break down their stats, records, fighting styles, and our prediction for this explosive showdown!

Steve Garcia vs. David Onama’s height, weight, reach, and more stats

Steve Garcia – “Mean Machine”

Height/Weight: 6’0″, 146 lbs

Birthdate: 5/22/1992 (33)

Team: Jackson-Wink MMA

Stance: Southpaw

Record: W-L-D: 18-5-0, (T)KO: 14-1

David Onama – “Silent Assassin” 

Height/Weight: 5’11”, 146 lbs

Birthdate: 6/7/1994 (31)

Team: FactoryX Muay Thai

Stance: Orthodox

Reach: 74″

Record: W-L-D: 14-2-0,  (T)KO: 7-0, Sub: 4-0

When you line them up side-by-side, Steve Garcia brings a slight physical edge with his 6’0 frame compared to David Onama’s 5’11 build, though both hit the 146-lb featherweight mark.

Garcia, 33, represents Jackson-Wink MMA and fights from the southpaw stance, while 31-year-old Onama trains out of FactoryX Muay Thai and uses a traditional orthodox approach with a 74-inch reach advantage. On paper, Garcia’s experience shows in his 18-5 record with a monstrous 14 finishes, while Onama’s 14-2 slate showcases more balance — 7 knockouts and 4 submissions. In short, Garcia leans pure power and pressure, Onama brings versatility and slick finishing instincts, as we now dive deeper into the contrast between their fighting styles!

Garcia vs Onama style breakdown for UFC Vegas 110

Steve Garcia enters with momentum, confidence, and numbers that jump off the page. He just snapped a five-fight finish streak by dominating Calvin Kattar over three rounds, a rare case where he didn’t knock someone out, but still imposed his will bell to bell to bring his winning streak up to 6.

And don’t forget the bodies left along the way: Kyle Nelson? Finished. Melquizael Costa? Destroyed with elbows. ‘Mean Machine’s UFC losses to Maheshate by KO and Luis Peña by decision feel like ancient history now.

Meanwhile, Onama arrives with four straight wins, most recently outclassing Giga Chikadze in a career-defining decision. Yes, his only UFC losses came to Mason Jones (debut) and Nate Landwehr in a wild Fight of the Night. But this version of the ‘Silent Assasin? He’s composed, powerful, and laser-focused.

Now, let’s talk numbers. Garcia lands 5.18 significant strikes per minute. Onama lands 5.24. Accuracy? Dead even at 50%. But the difference lies in force and durability. Garcia tops all featherweights in knockdowns per 15 minutes — 3.25, higher than prime Conor McGregor’s 2.31. Meanwhile, Onama absorbs 4.73 significant strikes per minute, more than double Garcia’s 2.2. That gap will matter when trading bombs.

As such, David Onama has the cleaner grappling pedigree, but he insists he’ll swing. If he sticks to that vow, he must solve Garcia’s length, volume, and defensive smarts quickly, before damage piles up at UFC Vegas 110. With that being said, what’s the prediction for this bout?

Prediction for UFC Vegas 110 main event

While it does feel like a knockout might be inevitable, both men fought with more composure in their recent wins. Steve Garcia played it smart against Kattar, and David Onama outsmarted Chikadze rather than brawl recklessly. With main event stakes and a path toward legitimate featherweight contention, expect measured violence, not chaos from the opening bell.

Eventually, power shots will fly, but this feels like a chess match disguised as a firefight. Our pick? Leaning slightly towards Garcia due to his technical abilities, although it won’t be surprising if the fight goes the distance. As such, UFC Vegas 110 has all the ingredients for a statement-making main event, two hungry contenders, a tight Apex cage, and styles built for highlight reels! Who’s your pick for this clash? Drop it in the comments below!