Austin Arnett


Austin Arnett is a mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of CES MMA. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, Arnett also competed 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. 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.

CES MMA

Arnet is scheduled to face Dinis Paiva in a featherweight out at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020.

Mixed martial arts record