Introduction
Austin Arnett (born October 22, 1991) is amixed martial artist (MMA) who currently competes in the Featherweight division in the UFC.
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.
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.
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contention Series
Arnett faced Brandon Davis on August 1, 2017 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Season 1, Episode 4. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Arnett made his promotional debut on January 27, 2018 against Cory Sandhagen at UFC on Fox 27. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.
His next fight came on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30 against Hakeem Dawodu. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Arnett faced Humberto Bandenay on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Arnett faced Shane Young on February 10, 2019 at UFC 234. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
On September 2019, it was reported that Arnett was released by UFC.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 22 matches | 16 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tuesday Night 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 | |
| Win | 9–2 | Nathan Thompson | KO | 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 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 7–2 | Steve Wing | Submission (punches) | ExciteFight: MMA Mission Mayhem | July 11, 2015 | 1 | 0;41 | Pendleton, Oregon, United Stated | |
| Win | 6–2 | Josh Solis | Submission (guillotine choke) | ExciteFight: March Mayhem | March 27, 2015 | 1 | 0:15 | Pendleton, Oregon, United Stated | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 5–2 | Tony Reyes | Decision (unanimous) | Conquest of the Cage 17 | August 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Pendleton, Oregon, United Stated | |
| 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 N Lightning 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 |