UFCGarrett Armfield Record: 10-5-0
BantamweightRecord10-5-0
Age29
DivisionBantamweight · #144
Combat Edge Elo1592
Last fightNov 2 2024
Garrett Armfield has a 10-5-0 professional record and is 29 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Springfield Fight Club. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Garrett Armfield bio
Personal background
Garrett Armfield is an American bantamweight competing in the UFC, a well-rounded striker-grappler out of Springfield, Missouri who carries a 10-5 professional record. Born on October 9, 1996, he was raised in Eureka, Missouri and grew up immersed in martial arts, starting karate at age four and earning his black belt at 13, then taking up kickboxing as a child after watching his older brother train. He wrestled all four years at Eureka High School before attending Missouri State University, where he earned a degree in business administration with a healthcare minor and trained at the Springfield Fight Club, the gym he still represents. Standing 5'7" with a 70-inch reach, Armfield rounded out that traditional martial-arts and wrestling base with Brazilian jiu-jitsu to become a genuine mixed martial artist.
Path to the UFC
Armfield turned pro in 2018 and cut his teeth on the Midwest regional circuit, fighting for promotions including Shamrock FC, CFFC and Legacy Fighting Alliance. His development was honest rather than flawless: he ran into Ronnie Lawrence in May 2019 at LFA 67 and dropped a unanimous decision, an early lesson against a future UFC fighter. He rebounded with a string of stoppages across the regional scene, mixing knockouts and rear-naked chokes, and announced himself as a UFC-caliber prospect with a first-round finish of veteran Steven Graham at FAC 13 in May 2022.
UFC run
Armfield's Octagon debut in July 2022 was a tough welcome: David Onama caught him with an arm-triangle choke in the second round. He answered the setback in style, returning in August 2023 to knock out Toshiomi Kazama with a straight right in the first round. His signature UFC night came at UFC 297 in January 2024, where he outpointed former two-time Contender Series winner Brad Katona over three rounds for a unanimous decision, a result that established him as more than a one-dimensional finisher. The back half of 2024 proved difficult: Brady Hiestand submitted him by rear-naked choke in June, and Serhiy Sidey took a split decision in November, leaving Armfield needing to reset in a deep bantamweight division.
Fighting style
Armfield is an aggressive, finish-minded fighter whose résumé reflects unusual variety: of his 10 wins, six have come by knockout and two by submission, giving him an 80% finish rate. His karate and kickboxing roots show in his standup, while his wrestling background and jiu-jitsu give him the tools to threaten on the mat, as his rear-naked choke finishes attest. The honest counterpoint is on the defensive side. All three of his stoppage losses have come by submission, and a couple of his setbacks have come in close decisions, suggesting his ceiling depends on tightening up his grappling defense and decision-round output against the division's better-rounded contenders.
Career highlights
- Decision win over Brad Katona — outpointed the two-time Contender Series winner at UFC 297, his most notable Octagon victory.
- First-round knockout of Toshiomi Kazama — bounced back from his UFC debut loss with a straight-right finish in August 2023.
- 80% career finish rate — six knockouts and two submissions across 10 wins, reflecting a genuinely well-rounded offensive arsenal.
Career snapshot
Garrett Armfield career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1592Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1550
Bantamweight#144of 173 active
Peak1623
Last move-12
Opponent quality1595avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1623 Elo after defeating Brad Katona (2024-01-21)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Garrett Armfield quick answers
What is Garrett Armfield's record?
Garrett Armfield's professional MMA record is 10-5-0.
How old is Garrett Armfield?
Garrett Armfield is 29 years old.
What weight class is Garrett Armfield?
Garrett Armfield fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Garrett Armfield?
Garrett Armfield is 5'7" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Garrett Armfield weigh?
Garrett Armfield competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Garrett Armfield's Combat Edge Elo?
Garrett Armfield's Combat Edge Elo is 1592, with a peak Elo of 1623.
How strong is Garrett Armfield's recent opposition?
Garrett Armfield's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1595 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Garrett Armfield's last fight?
Garrett Armfield's latest tracked pro fight was against Serhiy Sidey at UFC Fight Night on Nov 2 2024.
What is Garrett Armfield's recent form?
Garrett Armfield's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Garrett Armfield usually win?
Garrett Armfield's 10 recorded wins include 6 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 2 decisions, with 80% ending before the final bell.
6Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
2Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
3Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Garrett Armfield stats
Record : 10 / 5 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.35Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
54%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.64Fighter3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
56%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.10Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
50%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
65%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.55Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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