Skip to main content

Welterweight Division

Active

Austin Vanderford

Welterweight Division

13-2-0 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Austin Vanderford

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Austin Vanderford's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Santa Rosa, United States
Trains at
American Top Team
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
34
Height
71.00
Weight
174.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 22, 2025
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
40.00
  • Pro since 2017
     
  • Five wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, arm triangle)
     
  • Four first round finishes
     
  • 8-2 since DWCS appearance
     
  • Holds 2017 win over UFC vet Adam Fugitt
     
  • Has faced UFC vet Gegard Mousasi
     
  • Reported 4-0 amateur record with win over recently signed UFC newcomer Eric McConico 
     
  • Married to UFC veteran Paige VanZant

UFC Fight Night (2/22/25) Vanderford stopped Nikolay Veretennikov via strikes at 4:13 of the second round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 2

Episode five (7/17/18) Vanderford submitted Angelo Trevino via rear naked choke at 2:42 of the second round

Thoughts on opponent, Angelo Trevino? He’s a well-rounded fighter from a very good camp.

Training: Three training sessions: strength and conditioning, grappling and striking

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started heavy in 2015 and wanted to continue competing after wrestling in college. I wanted to test myself against the best.

What titles have you held? Two-time NAIA All-American and National champ, CageSport 170-pound champ.

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It would mean all the hard work paid off.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes. Sociology

What was your job before you started fighting? Commercial fisherman in Ninilchik, Alaska, Personal trainer and wrestling coach.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Undefeated belt holder in 3 different promotions.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in wrestling.

Favorite grappling technique: Ground-and-pound

Favorite Striking technique: Face punching