Austin Arnett

Austin Arnett (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.

Austin Arnett
Born (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991
Lewiston, Idaho, United States, United States[1]
Other namesThe Golden Boy
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Reach72[1] in (183 cm)
Fighting out ofClarkston, Washington United States
TeamMartial Arts America and Sik-Jitsu Fighting Systems [2]
TrainerStriking - Frank Arnett and Rick Little[2]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins16
By knockout7
By submission5
By decision4
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[2] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Arnett made his promotional debut on January 27, 2018 against Cory Sandhagen at UFC on Fox 27.[5] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[6]

His next fight came on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30 against Hakeem Dawodu.[7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Arnett faced Humberto Bandenay on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Arnett faced Shane Young on February 10, 2019 at UFC 234.[11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

In September 2019, it was reported that Arnett was released by UFC.[13]

CES MMA

Arnet was scheduled to face Dinis Paiva in a featherweight bout at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020.[14] However, the event was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
23 matches 16 wins 7 losses
By knockout 7 1
By submission 5 1
By decision 4 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 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 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 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

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See also

References
  1. "Austin Arnett | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  2. King, Nolan. "CONTENDER SERIES: AUSTIN ARNETT WELCOMING THE PRESSURE ON HIS WAY TO THE TOP". MMA-today.com. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  3. Sherdog.com. "Austin". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  4. "LIVE! 'Contender Series' 4 Results, Play-By-Play Updates". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  5. DNA, MMA. "Last minute partij tussen Austin Arnett en Cory Sandhagen toegevoegd aan UFC Charlotte". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  6. "UFC on FOX 27 results: Cory Sandhagen body shots take out Austin Arnett in second". MMAjunkie. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  7. DNA, MMA. "Austin Arnett en Hakeem Dawodu op zoek naar eerste UFC overwinning in Calgary". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  8. "UFC on FOX 30 results: Hakeem Dawodu kicks way past Austin Arnett". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-28. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  9. Olivera, Gino Alva (2018-10-23). "UFC: peruano Humberto Bandenay vuelve para evento de Argentina". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  10. "UFC Argentina results: Austin Arnett uses late push to down Humberto Bandenay". MMAjunkie. 2018-11-18. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  11. NZME, Christopher Reive Christopher Reive is a sports reporter for (2018-12-29). "UFC: Shane Young to return from mental health break against Austin Arnett at UFC 234". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 2019-01-01.
  12. "UFC 234: Shane Young's steady pressure leads to decision over Austin Arnett". MMAjunkie. 2019-02-10. Retrieved 2019-02-10.
  13. Simon, Zane (2013-01-29). "List of current UFC fighters". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  14. Lee, Alexander K. (2020-03-10). "Former UFC fighters Austin Arnett, Kyle Bochniak, Andre Soukhamthath to compete at CES 61". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
  15. Nolan King (March 21, 2020). "CES MMA 61 postponed due to coronavirus outbreak concerns". mmajunkie.com.
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