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Garrett Armfield
Born (1996-10-09) October 9, 1996 (age 27)
Eureka, Missouri, USA
ResidenceKansas City, Missouri
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (2018–present)
Featherweight (2022)
Reach70[1] in (178 cm)
StyleFreestyle
Fighting out ofKansas City, Missouri
TeamMarathon MMA, Springfield Fight Club
RankPurple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Black belt in Karate
Years active2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins10
By knockout6
By submission2
By decision2
Losses4
By submission3
By decision1
Amateur record
Total7
Wins6
By knockout4
By submission0
Losses1
Other information
UniversityMissouri 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

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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

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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[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

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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 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

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Professional record breakdown
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
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,

Missouri

Win 7-2 Mark Slyter Decision

(Split)

Shamrock FC 332 2021.10.09 3 5:00 Kansas City,

Missouri

Win 6-2 Alex Macias Sub (RNC) Shamrock FC 329 2021.06.26 1 3:15 St.Charles,

Missouri

Loss 5-2 Mateo Vogel Sub (RNC) CFFC 95 2021.04.02 2 2:28 Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

Win 5-1 Kenny Richmond TKO (Punches) CFFC 86 2020.10.29 1 4:18 Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

Win 4-1 Chris Johnson TKO (Punches) Shamrock FC 327 2020.01.11 2 1:42 St.Charles,

Missouri

Win 3-1 Earnest Walls Sub (RNC) Shamrock FC 322 2019.09.06 1 1:33 St.Charles,

Missouri

Loss 2-1 Ronnie Lawrence Decision (Unanimous) LFA 67 2019.05.24 3 5:00 Branson,

Missouri

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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  1. ^ "Garrett Armfield | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
  2. ^ "Garrett Armfield". UFC. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
  3. ^ "Steven Graham vs. Garrett Armfield, FAC 13 | MMA Bout".
  4. ^ a b "Garrett Armfield Q&A". UFC. 6 July 2022.
  5. ^ Garner, Sam (March 1, 2024). "From EHS to the UFC How Eureka graduate Garrett Armfield rose the ranks of mixed martial arts to compete in the UFC".
  6. ^ "SFC MMA * Springfield Fight Club". Springfield Fight Club.
  7. ^ "Garrett Armfield vs. Vincent Hutchens Jr. MAIN CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | AMATEUR MMA". May 16, 2015.
  8. ^ "Garrett Armfield vs. John Pisano MAIN CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | AMATEUR MMA". Tapology. September 24, 2016.
  9. ^ "Colton Minster vs. Garrett Armfield MAIN CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | AMATEUR MMA". Tapology. November 12, 2016.
  10. ^ "Kyle Powell vs. Garrett Armfield MAIN CARD | AFL BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP | 135 LBS". Tapology. February 4, 2017.
  11. ^ "David Onama vs. Garrett Armfield, KC Fighting Alliance 27 | MMA Bout". Tapology.
  12. ^ "Shane Bridges vs. Garrett Armfield, Pyramid Fights 8 | MMA Bout". Tapology.
  13. ^ "Joey Estrada vs. Garrett Armfield, Walkout FC 13 | MMA Bout". Tapology.
  14. ^ "Garrett Armfield vs. Ronnie Lawrence, LFA 67 | MMA Bout". Tapology.
  15. ^ "GARRETT ARMFIELD CLAIMS FIRST UFC VICTORY WITH IMPRESSIVE FINISH". September 4, 2023.
  16. ^ "Garrett Armfield vs. Chris Johnson, Shamrock FC 327 | MMA Bout". Tapology.
  17. ^ "Kenny Richmond vs. Garrett Armfield, CFFC 86 | MMA Bout". Tapology.
  18. ^ "Mateo Vogel vs. Garrett Armfield, CFFC 95 | MMA Bout". Tapology.
  19. ^ Myles, Painter (January 4, 2022). "Across The Pond Profile: Shamrock FC Fighter Garrett Armfield".
  20. ^ "Steven Graham vs. Garrett Armfield, FAC 13 | MMA Bout". Tapology.
  21. ^ Miles, Will (July 18, 2022). ""The UFC's a little bit different" - David Onama surprised at fighters pulling out on a week's notice".
  22. ^ King, Nolan (July 4, 2022). "David Onama awaits new UFC on ESPN 39 opponent after Austin Lingo withdraws". MMA Junkie.
  23. ^ a b Knight, Brian (August 31, 2023). "Garrett Armfield on UFC Singapore Win: "I had something to prove"".
  24. ^ Lavender, Ewan (July 8, 2022). "MMA Preview – David Onama vs Garrett Armfield at UFC Vegas 58". The Stats Zone.
  25. ^ "David Onama vs. Garrett Armfield II PRELIMINARY CARD | FEATHERWEIGHT · 145 LBS | PRO MMA". Tapology.
  26. ^ Segura, Danny (July 9, 2022). "UFC on ESPN 39 video: David Onama sleeps Garrett Armfield with slick arm triangle submission". MMA Junkie. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  27. ^ "UFC on ESPN 39 Highlight Video: David Onama Chokes Out Garrett Armfield". Sherdog.
  28. ^ a b Gerbasi, Thomas (January 19, 2024). "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". UFC.
  29. ^ "Toshiomi Kazama vs. Garrett Armfield PRELIMINARY CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA". Tapology.
  30. ^ Hannoun, Farah (August 26, 2023). "UFC Fight Night 225 video: Garrett Armfield tees off on Toshiomi Kazama for first-round TKO".
  31. ^ "Garrett Armfield defeats Brad Katona". MMA Decisions.
  32. ^ Knapp, Brian (January 20, 2024). "UFC 297 Prelims: Garrett Armfield Upends Favored Brad Katona in Toronto". Sherdog.
  33. ^ Lindsay, Liam (January 21, 2024). "Garrett Armfield Defeats Brad Katona in UFC 297 Featured Prelim". MMA Verdict.
  34. ^ "Garrett Armfield vs. Brady Hiestand MAIN CARD | BANTAMWEIGHT · 135 LBS | PRO MMA". Tapology.
  35. ^ Wells, Matthew (15 June 2024). "UFC on ESPN 58 video: Brady Hiestand slaps on tight choke for comeback third-round finish". MMA Junkie.
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