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Austin "The Gentleman" Vanderford is a UFC Middleweight fighter and former Bellator Middleweight Championship challenger, fighting out of Portland, Oregon. A two time NAIA wrestling national champion and All-American, Vanderford built his professional MMA career on an elite wrestling base, compiling a 13-3 professional record with finishes in over 60 percent of his bouts across Bellator MMA and the UFC.
Recent fights
Loss
Submitted by Ramiz Brahimaj via guillotine choke at 2:24 of round two.
Submission (guillotine) · Round 2 · 2:24
Win
Stopped Nikolay Veretennikov via TKO at 4:13 of round two.
TKO (punches) · Round 2 · 4:13
Loss
Stopped by Aaron Jeffery via TKO in round one.
TKO · Round 1 · 1:25
LossTitle fight
Challenged Gegard Mousasi for the Bellator Middleweight World Championship, stopped via TKO in round one.
TKO · Round 1 · 1:25
Frequently asked questions
Austin Vanderford is managed by First Round Management, a full service sports management company representing elite UFC and combat sports athletes worldwide. For booking, appearance and commercial enquiries, contact First Round Management at info@firstroundmanagement.com.
All booking, appearance and commercial enquiries for Austin Vanderford are handled exclusively through First Round Management. You can reach the team at info@firstroundmanagement.com or via the contact page at 1str.com/contact-us.
Austin Vanderford holds a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 3 losses, with finishes in over 60 percent of his bouts including 5 knockouts and 3 submissions.
Austin Vanderford competes in the Middleweight division of the UFC at 185 pounds.
Austin Vanderford is known as "The Gentleman," a nickname that reflects his demeanor and conduct both inside and outside the cage.
Yes. Austin Vanderford challenged Gegard Mousasi for the Bellator Middleweight World Championship at Bellator 275 in February 2022.
Austin Vanderford was born in Santa Rosa, California and grew up in Ninilchik, Alaska. He currently fights out of Portland, Oregon, where he trains at Gracie Barra Portland.
Austin Vanderford is a two time NAIA National Champion and two time All-American wrestler at Southern Oregon University, forming the foundation of his professional MMA career.
