Austin Arnett

Austin Marlow 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.

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.

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 Contender Series 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.

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

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. However, Arnett withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Do Gyeom Lee.

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

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

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

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.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Front Street Fights
 * FSF Lightweight Championship (One time; current)