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=== Early career === |
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Armfield began his mixed martial arts career as an amateur from 2015 to 2018, compiling a record of 6-1, with four of his victories coming by way of first-round knockout<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 16, 2015 |title=Garrett Armfield vs. Vincent Hutchens Jr. MAIN CARD {{!}} FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS {{!}} AMATEUR MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/249834-rumble-time-promotions-garrett-armfield-vs-vincent-hutchins-jr }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2016 |title=Garrett Armfield vs. John Pisano MAIN CARD {{!}} BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS {{!}} AMATEUR MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/278327-adrenaline-fight-league-garrett-armfield-vs-john-pisano |website=Tapology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 12, 2016 |title=Colton Minster vs. Garrett Armfield MAIN CARD {{!}} BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS {{!}} AMATEUR MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/284395-adrenaline-fight-league-garrett-armfield-vs-colton-minster |website=Tapology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2017 |title=Kyle Powell vs. Garrett Armfield MAIN CARD {{!}} AFL BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP {{!}} 135 LBS |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/293842-adrenaline-fight-league-kyle-powell-vs-garrett-armfield |website=Tapology}}</ref>. After losing his final amateur fight to future [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter David Onama by decision<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/344761-kc-fighting-alliance-27-david-onama-vs-garrett-armfield|title=David Onama vs. Garrett Armfield, KC Fighting Alliance 27 | MMA Bout|website=Tapology}}</ref>, Armfield turned professional. |
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Armfield began his mixed martial arts career as an amateur from 2015 to 2018, compiling a record of 6-1, with four of his victories coming by way of first-round knockout<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 16, 2015 |title=Garrett Armfield vs. Vincent Hutchens Jr. |
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MAIN CARD {{!}} FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS {{!}} AMATEUR MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/249834-rumble-time-promotions-garrett-armfield-vs-vincent-hutchins-jr |archive-url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/249834-rumble-time-promotions-garrett-armfield-vs-vincent-hutchins-jr |archive-date=August 16, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2016 |title=Garrett Armfield vs. John Pisano |
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MAIN CARD {{!}} BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS {{!}} AMATEUR MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/278327-adrenaline-fight-league-garrett-armfield-vs-john-pisano |archive-url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/278327-adrenaline-fight-league-garrett-armfield-vs-john-pisano |archive-date=August 16, 2024 |website=Tapology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 12, 2016 |title=Colton Minster vs. Garrett Armfield |
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MAIN CARD {{!}} BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS {{!}} AMATEUR MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/284395-adrenaline-fight-league-garrett-armfield-vs-colton-minster |archive-url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/284395-adrenaline-fight-league-garrett-armfield-vs-colton-minster |archive-date=August 16, 2024 |website=Tapology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2017 |title=Kyle Powell vs. Garrett Armfield |
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MAIN CARD {{!}} AFL BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP {{!}} 135 LBS |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/293842-adrenaline-fight-league-kyle-powell-vs-garrett-armfield |archive-url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/293842-adrenaline-fight-league-kyle-powell-vs-garrett-armfield |archive-date=August 16, 2024 |website=Tapology}}</ref>. After losing his final amateur fight to future [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] fighter David Onama by decision<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/344761-kc-fighting-alliance-27-david-onama-vs-garrett-armfield|title=David Onama vs. Garrett Armfield, KC Fighting Alliance 27 | MMA Bout|website=Tapology}}</ref>, Armfield turned professional. |
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In August 2018, Armfield made his professional debut at Pyramid Fighting Championship, where he defeated Shane Bridges by first-round technical knockout via ground and pound<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/377389-pyramid-fights-8-shane-bridges-vs-garrett-armfield|title=Shane Bridges vs. Garrett Armfield, Pyramid Fights 8 | MMA Bout|website=Tapology}}</ref>. He then fought Joe Estrada at Walkout FC in Springfield, Missouri, winning by knockout 11 seconds into the first round, extending his professional record to 2-0<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/392515-walkout-fc-13-joey-estrada-vs-garrett-armfield|title=Joey Estrada vs. Garrett Armfield, Walkout FC 13 | MMA Bout|website=Tapology}}</ref>. In his third professional bout, he faced future UFC bantamweight Ronnie Lawrence at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance]]. Armfield lost the fight by unanimous decision, bringing his record to 2-1<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/433346-lfa-67-garrett-armfield-vs-ronnie-lawrence|title=Garrett Armfield vs. Ronnie Lawrence, LFA 67 | MMA Bout|website=Tapology}}</ref>. |
In August 2018, Armfield made his professional debut at Pyramid Fighting Championship, where he defeated Shane Bridges by first-round technical knockout via ground and pound<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/377389-pyramid-fights-8-shane-bridges-vs-garrett-armfield|title=Shane Bridges vs. Garrett Armfield, Pyramid Fights 8 | MMA Bout|website=Tapology}}</ref>. He then fought Joe Estrada at Walkout FC in Springfield, Missouri, winning by knockout 11 seconds into the first round, extending his professional record to 2-0<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/392515-walkout-fc-13-joey-estrada-vs-garrett-armfield|title=Joey Estrada vs. Garrett Armfield, Walkout FC 13 | MMA Bout|website=Tapology}}</ref>. In his third professional bout, he faced future UFC bantamweight Ronnie Lawrence at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance]]. Armfield lost the fight by unanimous decision, bringing his record to 2-1<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/433346-lfa-67-garrett-armfield-vs-ronnie-lawrence|title=Garrett Armfield vs. Ronnie Lawrence, LFA 67 | MMA Bout|website=Tapology}}</ref>. |
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In July 2022, Garrett Armfield received a short-notice call-up to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and rematch UFC featherweight David Onama at [[UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev|UFC Vegas 58]], replacing [[Austin Lingo]], who had pulled out due to injury a week before the fight<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miles |first=Will |date=July 18, 2022 |title="The UFC's a little bit different" - David Onama surprised at fighters pulling out on a week's notice |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-david-onama-surprised-fighters-pulling-week-s-notice }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=King |first=Nolan |date=July 4, 2022 |title=David Onama awaits new UFC on ESPN 39 opponent after Austin Lingo withdraws |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-fight-night-208-vegas-david-onama-vs-austin-lingo-withdraws |website=MMA Junkie}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Brian |date=August 31, 2023 |title=Garrett Armfield on UFC Singapore Win: "I had something to prove" |url=https://mmasucka.com/2023/08/31/garrett-armfield-on-ufc-singapore-win-i-had-something-to-prove/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lavender |first=Ewan |date=July 8, 2022 |title=MMA Preview – David Onama vs Garrett Armfield at UFC Vegas 58 |url=https://www.thestatszone.com/mma/mma-preview-david-onama-vs-garrett-armfield-at-ufc-vegas-58 |website=The Stats Zone}}</ref>. Armfield lost the fight via submission in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Onama vs. Garrett Armfield II PRELIMINARY CARD {{!}} FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS {{!}} PRO MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/670313-ufc-fight-night-david-silent-assassin-onama-vs-garrett-armfield |website=Tapology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Segura |first=Danny |date=July 9, 2022 |title=UFC on ESPN 39 video: David Onama sleeps Garrett Armfield with slick arm triangle submission |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-on-espn-39-video-david-onama-sleeps-garrett-armfield-with-slick-arm-triangle-submission |access-date=August 14, 2024 |website=MMA Junkie}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC on ESPN 39 Highlight Video: David Onama Chokes Out Garrett Armfield |url=https://www.sherdog.com/videos/highlightreels/UFC-on-ESPN-39-Highlight-Video-David-Onama-Chokes-Out-Garrett-Armfield-18600 |website=Sherdog}}</ref> |
In July 2022, Garrett Armfield received a short-notice call-up to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and rematch UFC featherweight David Onama at [[UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev|UFC Vegas 58]], replacing [[Austin Lingo]], who had pulled out due to injury a week before the fight<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miles |first=Will |date=July 18, 2022 |title="The UFC's a little bit different" - David Onama surprised at fighters pulling out on a week's notice |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-david-onama-surprised-fighters-pulling-week-s-notice }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=King |first=Nolan |date=July 4, 2022 |title=David Onama awaits new UFC on ESPN 39 opponent after Austin Lingo withdraws |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-fight-night-208-vegas-david-onama-vs-austin-lingo-withdraws |website=MMA Junkie}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Brian |date=August 31, 2023 |title=Garrett Armfield on UFC Singapore Win: "I had something to prove" |url=https://mmasucka.com/2023/08/31/garrett-armfield-on-ufc-singapore-win-i-had-something-to-prove/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lavender |first=Ewan |date=July 8, 2022 |title=MMA Preview – David Onama vs Garrett Armfield at UFC Vegas 58 |url=https://www.thestatszone.com/mma/mma-preview-david-onama-vs-garrett-armfield-at-ufc-vegas-58 |website=The Stats Zone}}</ref>. Armfield lost the fight via submission in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Onama vs. Garrett Armfield II PRELIMINARY CARD {{!}} FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS {{!}} PRO MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/670313-ufc-fight-night-david-silent-assassin-onama-vs-garrett-armfield |website=Tapology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Segura |first=Danny |date=July 9, 2022 |title=UFC on ESPN 39 video: David Onama sleeps Garrett Armfield with slick arm triangle submission |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-on-espn-39-video-david-onama-sleeps-garrett-armfield-with-slick-arm-triangle-submission |access-date=August 14, 2024 |website=MMA Junkie}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC on ESPN 39 Highlight Video: David Onama Chokes Out Garrett Armfield |url=https://www.sherdog.com/videos/highlightreels/UFC-on-ESPN-39-Highlight-Video-David-Onama-Chokes-Out-Garrett-Armfield-18600 |website=Sherdog}}</ref> |
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After a year-long layoff, Armfield moved back to Missouri to train at Marathon MMA, led by Trey Ogden, in [[Overland Park, Kansas]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Gerbasi |first=Thomas |date=January 19, 2024 |title=GARRETT ARMFIELD SIMPLIFIED THE IMPORTANT THINGS |
After a year-long layoff, Armfield moved back to Missouri to train at Marathon MMA, led by Trey Ogden, in [[Overland Park, Kansas]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Gerbasi |first=Thomas |date=January 19, 2024 |title=GARRETT ARMFIELD SIMPLIFIED THE IMPORTANT THINGS UFC Bantamweight Garrett Armfield Happily Steps Into Enemy Territory To Face Canadian Brad Katona On UFC 297 In Toronto. |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/garrett-armfield-simplified-important-things-ufc-297 |website=UFC}}</ref> In August 2023, he fought at [[UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie|UFC Singapore]], where he defeated Toshiomi Kazama by knockout at 4:16 of the first round.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Toshiomi Kazama vs. Garrett Armfield PRELIMINARY CARD {{!}} BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS {{!}} PRO MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/781582-ufc-fight-night-toshiomi-silent-finisher-kazama-vs-garrett-armfield |website=Tapology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hannoun |first=Farah |date=August 26, 2023 |title=UFC Fight Night 225 video: Garrett Armfield tees off on Toshiomi Kazama for first-round TKO |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/08/ufc-fight-night-225-video-garrett-armfield-tees-off-toshiomi-kazama-first-round-tko-singapore}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> |
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UFC Bantamweight Garrett Armfield Happily Steps Into Enemy Territory To Face Canadian Brad Katona On UFC 297 In Toronto. |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/garrett-armfield-simplified-important-things-ufc-297 |archive-url=https://www.ufc.com/news/garrett-armfield-simplified-important-things-ufc-297 |archive-date=August 16, 2024 |website=UFC}}</ref> In August 2023, he fought at [[UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie|UFC Singapore]], where he defeated Toshiomi Kazama by knockout at 4:16 of the first round.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Toshiomi Kazama vs. Garrett Armfield PRELIMINARY CARD {{!}} BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS {{!}} PRO MMA |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/781582-ufc-fight-night-toshiomi-silent-finisher-kazama-vs-garrett-armfield |website=Tapology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hannoun |first=Farah |date=August 26, 2023 |title=UFC Fight Night 225 video: Garrett Armfield tees off on Toshiomi Kazama for first-round TKO |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/08/ufc-fight-night-225-video-garrett-armfield-tees-off-toshiomi-kazama-first-round-tko-singapore}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> |
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Armfield faced two time [[The Ultimate Fighter|Ultimate Fighter]] winner [[Brad Katona]] on January 20, 2024, at [[UFC 297]]. He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Garrett Armfield defeats Brad Katona |url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/14475/Garrett-Armfield-vs-Brad-Katona |website=MMA Decisions}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knapp |first=Brian |date=January 20, 2024 |title=UFC 297 Prelims: Garrett Armfield Upends Favored Brad Katona in Toronto |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-297-Prelims-Garrett-Armfield-Upends-Favored-Brad-Katona-in-Toronto-192352 |website=Sherdog}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lindsay |first=Liam |date=January 21, 2024 |title=Garrett Armfield Defeats Brad Katona in UFC 297 Featured Prelim |url=https://verdictmma.com/news/garrett-armfield-def-brad-katona/990 |website=MMA Verdict}}</ref> In March 2024, Armfield had signed a new four fight deal with the UFC. |
Armfield faced two time [[The Ultimate Fighter|Ultimate Fighter]] winner [[Brad Katona]] on January 20, 2024, at [[UFC 297]]. He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Garrett Armfield defeats Brad Katona |url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/14475/Garrett-Armfield-vs-Brad-Katona |website=MMA Decisions}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Knapp |first=Brian |date=January 20, 2024 |title=UFC 297 Prelims: Garrett Armfield Upends Favored Brad Katona in Toronto |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-297-Prelims-Garrett-Armfield-Upends-Favored-Brad-Katona-in-Toronto-192352 |website=Sherdog}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lindsay |first=Liam |date=January 21, 2024 |title=Garrett Armfield Defeats Brad Katona in UFC 297 Featured Prelim |url=https://verdictmma.com/news/garrett-armfield-def-brad-katona/990 |website=MMA Verdict}}</ref> In March 2024, Armfield had signed a new four fight deal with the UFC. |
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Garrett Armfield | |
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Born | Eureka, Missouri, USA | October 9, 1996
Residence | Kansas City, Missouri |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
Division | Bantamweight (2018–present) Featherweight (2022) |
Reach | 70[1] in (178 cm) |
Style | Freestyle |
Fighting out of | Kansas City, Missouri |
Team | Marathon MMA, Springfield Fight Club |
Rank | Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] Black belt in Karate |
Years active | 2018–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 14 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 4 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 1 |
Amateur record | |
Total | 7 |
Wins | 6 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 0 |
Losses | 1 |
Other information | |
University | Missouri State University (BSc) |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Garrett Armfield (born October 9, 1996) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former Fighting Alliance Championship Bantamweight Champion [3]and a 2014 St. Louis Golden Gloves Champion. Armfield holds a black belt in Karate and a purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Personal life and background
Armfield was born in Eureka, Missouri. He started training in karate at the age of four and earned his black belt at the age of 13. He started kickboxing at age seven after watching his older brother, Clayton, take a kickboxing class at USA Martial Arts Academy in Eureka.[4] Armfield graduated from Eureka High School, where he competed in wrestling throughout his four years.[5]
In 2016, he started training in Brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts at Springfield Fight Club in Springfield, Missouri.[6]In 2019, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in healthcare administration at Missouri State University.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Armfield began his mixed martial arts career as an amateur from 2015 to 2018, compiling a record of 6-1, with four of his victories coming by way of first-round knockout[7][8][9][10]. After losing his final amateur fight to future UFC fighter David Onama by decision[11], Armfield turned professional.
In August 2018, Armfield made his professional debut at Pyramid Fighting Championship, where he defeated Shane Bridges by first-round technical knockout via ground and pound[12]. He then fought Joe Estrada at Walkout FC in Springfield, Missouri, winning by knockout 11 seconds into the first round, extending his professional record to 2-0[13]. In his third professional bout, he faced future UFC bantamweight Ronnie Lawrence at Legacy Fighting Alliance. Armfield lost the fight by unanimous decision, bringing his record to 2-1[14].
In 2019, Armfield relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to train at the MMA camp KillCliff FC[15]. From 2019 to 2022, he competed for various promotions[16], most notably Cage Fury Fighting Championships[17][18], climbing his professional record to 7-2[19].
In May 2022, Armfield fought for the Fighting Alliance Championship Bantamweight title, winning by knockout 33 seconds into the first round and claiming the FAC 135lb Championship.[20]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In July 2022, Garrett Armfield received a short-notice call-up to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and rematch UFC featherweight David Onama at UFC Vegas 58, replacing Austin Lingo, who had pulled out due to injury a week before the fight[21][22][23][24]. Armfield lost the fight via submission in the second round.[25][26][27]
After a year-long layoff, Armfield moved back to Missouri to train at Marathon MMA, led by Trey Ogden, in Overland Park, Kansas.[28] In August 2023, he fought at UFC Singapore, where he defeated Toshiomi Kazama by knockout at 4:16 of the first round.[23][29][30][28]
Armfield faced two time Ultimate Fighter winner Brad Katona on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[31][32][33] In March 2024, Armfield had signed a new four fight deal with the UFC.
Armfield fought Brady Heistand on June 15, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243. He lost the bout in the third round via submission (rear-naked choke).[34][35]
Mixed martial arts record
14 matches | 10 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 0 |
By submission | 2 | 3 |
By decision | 2 | 1 |
Res | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 10-4 | Brady Hiestand | Sub (Rear Naked Choke) | UFC on ESPN: Pérez vs Taira | 2024.06.15 | 3 | 1:52 | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 10-3 | Brad Katona | Decision
(Unanimous) |
UFC 297 | 2024.01.20 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Canada | |
Win | 9-3 | Toshiomi Kazama | KO (Punch) | UFC Singapore | 2023.08.26 | 1 | 4:16 | Singapore, Singapore | Bantamweight Debut |
Loss | 8-3 | David Onama | Sub (Arm Triangle) | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev | 2022.07.09 | 2 | 3:13 | Las Vegas, Nevada | UFC Debut Featherweight Debut |
Win | 8-2 | Steven Graham | KO (Punch) | FAC 13 | 2022.05.06 | 1 | 0:33 | Kansas City, | |
Win | 7-2 | Mark Slyter | Decision
(Split) |
Shamrock FC 332 | 2021.10.09 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, | |
Win | 6-2 | Alex Macias | Sub (RNC) | Shamrock FC 329 | 2021.06.26 | 1 | 3:15 | St.Charles, | |
Loss | 5-2 | Mateo Vogel | Sub (RNC) | CFFC 95 | 2021.04.02 | 2 | 2:28 | Philadelphia, | |
Win | 5-1 | Kenny Richmond | TKO (Punches) | CFFC 86 | 2020.10.29 | 1 | 4:18 | Philadelphia, | |
Win | 4-1 | Chris Johnson | TKO (Punches) | Shamrock FC 327 | 2020.01.11 | 2 | 1:42 | St.Charles, | |
Win | 3-1 | Earnest Walls | Sub (RNC) | Shamrock FC 322 | 2019.09.06 | 1 | 1:33 | St.Charles, | |
Loss | 2-1 | Ronnie Lawrence | Decision (Unanimous) | LFA 67 | 2019.05.24 | 3 | 5:00 | Branson, | |
Win | 2-0 | Joe Estrada | TKO (Punches) | Walkout FC 13 | 2018.10.27 | 1 | 0:11 | Springfield, Missouri | |
Win | 1-0 | Shane Bridges | TKO (Punches) | Pyramid Fights 8 | 2018.08.18 | 1 | 3:36 | Bentonville, Arkansas | Bantamweight Debut |
References
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