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Austin Vanderford is an American professional mixed martial artist, competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA. Known for his robust wrestling background, Vanderford has garnered attention within the mixed martial arts community for his performance in Bellator MMA, where as of August 16, 2023, he is ranked #6 in the Middleweight division. His career transitioned from a notable amateur wrestling tenure, which included two Alaska State Wrestling Championships and an NAIA National Wrestling Championship, to a professional MMA career marked by an undefeated streak before joining Bellator.

Vanderford’s MMA journey began with a successful amateur career, transitioning to professional fights in 2017. Making a significant impact early on, he secured victories across various regional promotions, capturing attention with a win on Dana White‘s Contender Series. Although he did not secure a UFC contract through the show, his performances paved the way for his signing with Bellator MMA. His journey within Bellator includes significant matches against Cody Jones, Joseph Creer, and Grachik Bozinyan, among others.