Austin Arnett
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October 22, 1991
Lewiston, Idaho, United States[2]
| Austin Arnett | |
|---|---|
 Arnett (bottom) grapples a National Guardsman at the Joint Training Center in Jordan in 2019 | |
| Born | Austin Marlow Arnett[1] October 22, 1991 Lewiston, Idaho, United States[2] |
| Other names | The Golden Boy |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 72[2] in (183 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Clarkston, Washington United States |
| Team | Martial Arts America and Sik-Jitsu Fighting Systems [3] |
| Trainer | Striking - Frank Arnett and Rick Little[3] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 19 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Austin Marlow Arnett[1] (born October 22, 1991) is a mixed martial artist (MMA) who currently competes in the Featherweight division of CES MMA. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, Arnett also competed in the UFC.
Arnett was born in Lewiston, Idaho.[4][5] He started training in his father Frank Arnett's karate school at a young age. After buying many Gracie Jiu Jitsu DVD's and attending seminars, he was able to develop his ground game to go along with his karate background. He transitioned to MMA at the age of 13 when his father opened up an MMA gym and completed his first amateur MMA bout two years later.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Arnett started his professional MMA career in 2012 and fought primarily on the regional circuit of the Pacific Northwest United States. He amassed a record of 15–3 before signed by UFC.[6]
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contention Series
Arnett faced Brandon Davis on August 1, 2017, at Dana White's Contender Series 4.[3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Arnett made his promotional debut on January 27, 2018, against Cory Sandhagen at UFC on Fox 27.[8] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[9]
Arnett faced Hakeem Dawodu on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
Arnett faced Humberto Bandenay on November 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Arnett faced Shane Young on February 10, 2019, at UFC 234.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
On July 7, 2019, it was reported that Arnett was released by the UFC.[16]
Post-UFC career
After the release, Arnett was scheduled to challenge Rolando Dy for the UAE Warriors Featherweight Championship at UAE Warriors 8 on October 19, 2019.[17] However, Arnett withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Do Gyeom Lee.[18]
He made his promotional debut against Elias Boudegzdame at UAE Warriors 10 on January 31, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
Arnett was scheduled to face Dinis Paiva in a featherweight bout at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020.[20] However, the event was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]
Arnett faced Daniel Vega in a catchweight bout at UAE Warriors 18 on March 20, 2021.[22] He won the fight via third-round knockout.[23]
Arnett is now again scheduled to challenge for the UAE Warriors Featherweight Championship against Do Gyeom Lee at UAE Warriors 24 on October 29, 2021.[24]
Mixed martial arts record
| 26 matches | 19 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19–7 | Solo Hatley Jr. | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Front Street Fights 30 | January 31, 2025 | 2 | 3:27 | Boise, Idaho, United States | |
| Win | 18–7 | Nathan Stolen | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Front Street Fights 24 | August 6, 2022 | 4 | 1:26 | Boise, Idaho, United States | Return to Lightweight. Won the FSF Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–7 | Daniel Vega | KO (punches) | UAE Warriors 18 | March 20, 2021 | 3 | 2:40 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 16–7 | Elias Boudegzdame | Decision (unanimous) | UAE Warriors 10 | January 31, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Loss | 16–6 | Shane Young | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 234 | February 10, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Win | 16–5 | Humberto Bandenay | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio | November 17, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Loss | 15–5 | Hakeem Dawodu | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 | July 28, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 15–4 | Cory Sandhagen | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 2 | 3:48 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| Loss | 15–3 | Brandon Davis | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 4 | August 1, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Win | 15–2 | Jake Jokela | Submission (triangle choke) | ExciteFight: Conquest of the Cage | June 10, 2017 | 2 | 1:08 | Airway Heights, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 14–2 | Chris Dempsey | TKO (punches) | Thunder & Lightning: Pro-Am MMA | April 1, 2017 | 1 | 3:09 | Lewiston, Idaho, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 | Jerome Jones | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Conquest of the Cage 24 | November 11, 2016 | 1 | 4:49 | Airway Heights, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Charon Spain | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Thunder & Lightning: Pro-Am MMA | August 12, 2016 | 2 | 3:54 | Lewiston, Idaho, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Dave Burrow | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 37 | March 4, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Ridgefield, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Matt Coble | Decision (unanimous) | ExciteFight: Supreme MMA Showdown | January 22, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Tulalip, Washington, United States | Won the vacant COGA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | Nathan Thompson | KO (punch) | Conquest of the Cage 21 | November 6, 2015 | 1 | 1:02 | Airway Heights, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Joseph Cleveland | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Bad Reputation | August 20, 2015 | 1 | 1:10 | Worley, Idaho, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 7–2 | Steve Wing | TKO (submission to punches) | ExciteFight: Mission Mayhem Fight Night | July 11, 2015 | 1 | 0:41 | Pendleton, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Josh Solis | Submission (guillotine choke) | ExciteFight: March Mayhem | March 27, 2015 | 1 | 0:15 | Pendleton, Oregon, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 5–2 | Tony Reyes | Decision (unanimous) | Conquest of the Cage 17 | August 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Pendleton, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Donald Gouge | TKO (punches) | Conquest of the Cage 16 | May 30, 2014 | 1 | 1:38 | Airway Heights, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Chris Ensley | KO (punch) | Thunder & Lightning: Combat in the Cage 19 | January 18, 2014 | 1 | 1:50 | Lewiston, Idaho, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Clinton Teeples | Submission (guillotine choke) | Conquest of the Cage 14 | November 20, 2013 | 1 | 1:13 | Airway Heights, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Daniel Atnip | Submission (guillotine choke) | Conquest of the Cage 13 | July 13, 2012 | 1 | N/A | Airway Heights, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Eduardo Torres | Decision (unanimous) | CageSport 22 | December 1, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Fife, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | John Martinez | TKO (punches) | Thunder & Lightning: Rumble on the River | August 11, 2012 | 1 | 2:44 | Lewiston, Idaho, United States | Featherweight debut. |
Championships and accomplishments
- Front Street Fights
- FSF Lightweight Championship (One time; current)[6]
Professional boxing record
| 1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | 1–0 |  Daryl Gardner |
TKO | 1 (4) | 15 Oct 2016 | Clear Water Casino, Lapwai, Idaho, US |