Austin Vanderford losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Austin Vanderford has compiled a 13-3 (8) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses, one of them in a title fight.
3. Austin Vanderford loses to Ramiz Brahimaj via KO
On October 4, 2025 Austin Vanderford faced Ramiz Brahimaj in a welterweight bout. Vanderford was 35 years old with a record of 13-2, and Brahimaj was 32 with a record of 12-5. Both Vanderford and Brahimaj were on a 2-fight winning streak. Brahimaj submitted Vanderford via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
2. Austin Vanderford loses to Aaron Jeffery via KO
On August 12, 2022 Austin Vanderford faced Aaron Jeffery in a middleweight bout. Vanderford was 32 years old with a record of 11-1, and Jeffery was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vanderford was coming off a loss. Jeffery stopped Vanderford via TKO in the 1st round.
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.