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Austin Vanderford

L1
“The Gentleman”
13-3-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 36/Orthodox/5' 11"/74″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
81%
SLpM
3.0
Str Acc
59%
Str Def
48%
TD Avg
3.1
TD Def
100%
Sub Avg
1.2
Finish
64%

At a Glance

3.0
SLpM
59%
Str Acc
3.1
TD Avg
64%
Finish %
48%
Str Def
Austin Vanderford "The Gentleman" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 13-3-0, the fighter boasts a 81% win rate across 16 pro contests, finishing 64% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include 59% striking accuracy and elite 100% takedown defense.
Career Arc
13 fightspeak +11 · current +10

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 45 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 88 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 64 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 80 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 98 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 90 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 60 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 80 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME45ACCURACY88KO POWER64TAKEDOWNS80TD DEFENSE98SUBMISSIONS90DURABILITY60ACTIVITY80
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 59% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 48% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 35% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 100% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.04-0.38 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.71-0.47 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.08+1.56 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.20+0.80 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.71)Landed (3.04)
0
+0.33

Wins by Method

64%Finish
KO/TKO545%
Submission218%
Decision436%
13 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (13)
5 KO
2 SUB
4 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (3)
1 SUB
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
W
KO
W
KO
W
Dec
W
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
4/13(31%)
R2
2/5(40%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
90%
Distance: 9Clinch: 0Ground: 1
Target
40%
30%
30%
Head: 4Body: 3Leg: 3

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.2
Avg Control / Fight
0:15
TD Success Rate
50%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 13
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History2 UFC + 11 pre-UFC
13 fights11W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LRamiz Brahimaj
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Oct 4, 2025SSUB Guillotine Choke22:24
LOSS
Method
SUB Guillotine Choke
Round
2
of 3
Time
2:24
Division
Welterweight
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
2025-10-04
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