Best fights of Austin Vanderford
Over 9 years as a professional, Austin Vanderford has compiled a 13-3 (8) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Austin Vanderford loses to Gegard Mousasi via KO
On February 25, 2022 Austin Vanderford fought Gegard Mousasi for the Bellator middleweight title. Vanderford was 31 years old with a record of 11-0, and Mousasi was 36 with a record of 48-7-2. Vanderford was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Mousasi was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mousasi stopped Vanderford via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Austin Vanderford defeats Fabian Edwards
On May 21, 2021 Austin Vanderford faced Fabian Edwards in a middleweight bout. Vanderford was 31 years old with a record of 10-0, and Edwards was 28 with a record of 9-1. Vanderford was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak, while Edwards was coming off a loss. Vanderford won via unanimous decision.
3. Austin Vanderford KOs Victor Romero
On October 18, 2024 Austin Vanderford faced Victor Romero in a welterweight bout. Vanderford was 34 years old with a record of 11-2, and Romero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford was on a 2-fight losing streak. Vanderford stopped Victor Romero via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Austin Vanderford submits Cody Jones
On February 15, 2019 Austin Vanderford faced Cody Jones in a welterweight bout. Vanderford was 28 years old with a record of 6-0, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Vanderford submitted Cody Jones via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
5. Austin Vanderford KOs Edmilson Freitas
On October 19, 2018 Austin Vanderford faced Edmilson Freitas in a welterweight bout. Vanderford was 28 years old with a record of 5-0, and Freitas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Vanderford stopped Edmilson Freitas via KO in the 1st round.
6. Austin Vanderford KOs Sol Renato
On March 11, 2017 Austin Vanderford faced Sol Renato in a welterweight bout. Vanderford was 26 years old with a record of 0-0, and Renato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford stopped Sol Renato via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Austin Vanderford KOs Joseph Creer
On August 24, 2019 Austin Vanderford faced Joseph Creer in a middleweight bout. Vanderford was 29 years old with a record of 7-0, and Creer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Vanderford stopped Joseph Creer via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Austin Vanderford KOs Nikolay Veretennikov
On February 22, 2025 Austin Vanderford faced Nikolay Veretennikov in a welterweight bout. Vanderford was 34 years old with a record of 12-2, and Veretennikov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford was coming off a win. Vanderford stopped Nikolay Veretennikov via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Austin Vanderford submits Angelo Trevino
On July 17, 2018 Austin Vanderford faced Angelo Trevino in a welterweight bout. Vanderford was 28 years old with a record of 4-0, and Trevino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Vanderford submitted Angelo Trevino via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Austin Vanderford submits Kenny Licea
On December 16, 2017 Austin Vanderford faced Kenny Licea in a welterweight bout. Vanderford was 27 years old with a record of 3-0, and Licea was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Vanderford submitted Kenny Licea via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.