Austin Arnett

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Austin Arnett
Austin Arnett grapples Spc. Daun White.jpg
Arnett (bottom) grapples a National Guardsman at the Joint Training Center in Jordan in 2019
BornAustin Marlow Arnett [1]
(1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 33)
Lewiston, Idaho, United States [2]
Other namesThe Golden Boy
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach72 [2]  in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Clarkston, Washington United States
TeamMartial Arts America and Sik-Jitsu Fighting Systems [3]
TrainerStriking - Frank Arnett and Rick Little [3]
Years active2012–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins17
By knockout8
By submission5
By decision4
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision5
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.

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Background

Arnett 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. [4]

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. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Arnett made his promotional debut on January 27, 2018, against Cory Sandhagen at UFC on Fox 27. [6] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two. [7]

Arnett faced Hakeem Dawodu on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30. [8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [9]

Arnett faced Humberto Bandenay on November 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio. [10] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [11]

Arnett faced Shane Young on February 10, 2019, at UFC 234. [12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [13]

In September 2019, it was reported that Arnett was released by the UFC. [14]

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. [15] However, Arnett withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Do Gyeom Lee. [16]

He made his promotional debut against Elias Boudegzdame at UAE Warriors 10 on January 31, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [17]

Arnett was scheduled to face Dinis Paiva in a featherweight bout at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020. [18] However, the event was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [19]

Arnett faced Daniel Vega in a catchweight bout at UAE Warriors 18 on March 20, 2021. [20] He won the fight via third-round knockout. [21]

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. [22]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches18 wins7 losses
By knockout81
By submission61
By decision45
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Solo Hatley Jr.Front Street Fights 30January 31, 2025 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win18–7Nathan StolenSubmission (rear-naked choke)Front Street Fights 24August 6, 202241:26 Boise, Idaho, United StatesReturn to Lightweight. Won the FSF Lightweight Championship.
Win17–7Daniel VegaKO (punches)UAE Warriors 18March 20, 202132:40 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Loss16–7Elias BoudegzdameDecision (unanimous)UAE Warriors 10January 31, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss16–6 Shane Young Decision (unanimous) UFC 234 February 10, 201935:00 Melbourne, Australia
Win16–5 Humberto Bandenay Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio November 17, 201835:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss15–5 Hakeem Dawodu Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 201835:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss15–4 Cory Sandhagen TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 201823:48 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss15–3 Brandon Davis Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 4 August 1, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Win15–2Jake JokelaSubmission (triangle choke)ExciteFight: Conquest of the CageJune 10, 201721:08 Airway Heights, Washington, United States
Win14–2Chris DempseyTKO (punches)Thunder & Lightning: Pro-Am MMAApril 1, 201713:09 Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Win13–2Jerome JonesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Conquest of the Cage 24November 11, 201614:49 Airway Heights, Washington, United States
Win12–2Charon SpainSubmission (rear-naked choke)Thunder & Lightning: Pro-Am MMAAugust 12, 201623:54 Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Win11–2Dave BurrowDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 37March 4, 201635:00 Ridgefield, Washington, United States
Win10–2Matt CobleDecision (unanimous)ExciteFight: Supreme MMA ShowdownJanuary 22, 201635:00 Tulalip, Washington, United States
Win9–2Nathan ThompsonKOConquest of the Cage 21November 6, 201511:02 Airway Heights, Washington, United States
Win8–2Joseph ClevelandTKO (punches)KOTC: Bad ReputationAugust 20, 201511:10 Worley, Idaho, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win7–2Steve WingTKO (submission to punches)ExciteFight: MMA Mission MayhemJuly 11, 201510:41 Pendleton, Oregon, United States
Win6–2Josh SolisSubmission (guillotine choke)ExciteFight: March MayhemMarch 27, 201510:15 Pendleton, Oregon, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win5–2Tony ReyesDecision (unanimous)Conquest of the Cage 17August 22, 201435:00 Pendleton, Oregon, United States
Win4–2Donald GougeTKO (punches)Conquest of the Cage 16May 30, 201411:38 Airway Heights, Washington, United States
Win3–2Chris EnsleyKO (punch)Thunder N Lightning 19January 18, 201411:50 Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Loss2–2Clinton TeeplesSubmission (guillotine choke)Conquest of the Cage 14November 20, 201311:13 Airway Heights, Washington, United States
Win2–1Daniel AtnipSubmission (guillotine choke)Conquest of the Cage 13July 13, 20121N/A Airway Heights, Washington, United States
Loss1–1Eduardo TorresDecision (unanimous)CageSport 22December 1, 201235:00 Fife, Washington, United States
Win1–0John MartinezTKO (punches)Thunder & Lightning: Rumble on the RiverAugust 11, 201212:44 Lewiston, Idaho, United StatesFeatherweight debut.

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Championships and accomplishments

Professional boxing record

1 fight1 win0 losses
By knockout10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Daryl GardnerTKO1 (4)15 Oct 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Clear Water Casino, Lapwai, Idaho, US

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