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Austin Vanderford

"The Gentleman"
13-3-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 4-0Grappling 2-2

Last fight: Loss vs Ramiz Brahimaj · Submission · Oct 4, 2025

13-3-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Ramiz BrahimajSUB · R2 2:24
UFCUFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2·October 4, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Austin Vanderford holds a professional MMA record of 13-3-0. Vanderford has won 13 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Vanderford lands 2.65 significant strikes per minute with 65% accuracy and averages 4.51 takedowns per 15 minutes. Vanderford also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: October 4, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Mar 21, 1990
Age
36
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Alaska, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Ramiz Brahimaj
    UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 13-5
    SUB
    R2 · 2:24
  2. WIN
    vs Nikolay Veretennikov
    UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs Song· Feb 22, 2025· Catchweight· 13-2 vs 12-6
    TKO
    R2 · 4:13
  3. WIN
    vs Victor Romero
    LFA 194: Magomedov vs. Leyva· Oct 18, 2024· Welterweight· 12-2 vs 13-8
    TKO
    R1 · 1:05
  4. LOSS
    vs Aaron Jeffery
    Bellator 284: Gracie vs Yamauchi· Aug 12, 2022· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 13-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:25
  5. LOSS
    vs Gegard MousasiTitle bout
    Bellator 275: Mousasi vs Vanderford· Feb 25, 2022· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 49-7-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:25
  6. WIN
    vs Fabian Edwards
    Bellator 259: Cyborg vs Smith 2· May 21, 2021· 11-0 vs 9-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Vinicius de Jesus
    Bellator 251: Manhoef vs Anderson· Nov 5, 2020· 10-0 vs 9-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Grachik Bozinyan
    Bellator 234: Kharitonov vs Vassell· Nov 14, 2019· Middleweight· 9-0 vs 10-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Joseph Creer
    Bellator 225: Mitrione vs Kharitonov 2· Aug 24, 2019· 8-0 vs 6-1-1
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Cody Jones
    Bellator 215: Mitrione vs Kharitonov· Feb 15, 2019· 7-0 vs 6-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:49
  11. WIN
    vs Edmilson Freitas
    Final Fight Championship 32· Oct 19, 2018· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 7-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:38
  12. WIN
    vs Angelo Trevino
    UFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 13· Jul 17, 2018· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:42
  13. WIN
    vs Kenny Licea
    Victory FC 59· Dec 16, 2017· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 4-5
    SUB
    R2 · 4:03
  14. WIN
    vs Ben Fodor×1Title bout · Title win #1
    CageSport 47· Oct 14, 2017· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 7-3-1
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Adam Fugitt
    Arena Wars: Total Kombat· Jul 8, 2017· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 2-1
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Sol Renato
    Prime Fighting 9· Mar 11, 2017· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:33

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Top Team

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 13-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.04per min
59% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.71per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.08per 15 min
36% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts1.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.65per min
65% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.56per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed4.51per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Austin Vanderford sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1683▼41
Peak
1820May 21, 2021
Rated fights
16
15001600170018002018202020222024Mar 11, 2017 · 1538Jul 8, 2017 · 1569Oct 14, 2017 · 1612Dec 16, 2017 · 1641Jul 17, 2018 · 1695Oct 19, 2018 · 1725Feb 16, 2019 · 1747Aug 24, 2019 · 1771Nov 14, 2019 · 1784Nov 6, 2020 · 1800May 21, 2021 · 1820Feb 25, 2022 · 1795Aug 12, 2022 · 1757Oct 18, 2024 · 1690Feb 23, 2025 · 1724Oct 5, 2025 · 16831683

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Frequently asked questions

When does Austin Vanderford fight next?

Austin Vanderford has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Austin Vanderford's record?

Austin Vanderford's professional MMA record is 13-3-0.

Who is Austin Vanderford fighting next?

Austin Vanderford's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Austin Vanderford fight last?

Austin Vanderford most recently fought Ramiz Brahimaj at UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 on Saturday, October 4, 2025, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Austin Vanderford fight in?

Austin Vanderford fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Austin Vanderford have?

Austin Vanderford has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Austin Vanderford?

Austin Vanderford is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Austin Vanderford weigh?

Austin Vanderford weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Austin Vanderford's reach?

Austin Vanderford has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Austin Vanderford?

Austin Vanderford is 36 years old (born Mar 21, 1990).

Where is Austin Vanderford from?

Austin Vanderford is from the United States.

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