Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Austin Vanderford
13-2
Age
35
Height
5'11"
Weight
174 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
08:28
Gym
American Top Team
UFC Record
1-1(2 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1
Last 2
WL
Finish Rate
62%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Santa Rosa, United States
Last Fight2025-10-04
RB
L - Ramiz Brahimaj
KO/TKOR2 4:13
Punches to Head On Ground
Opponent Last Bout
W - Austin VanderfordDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
NV
vs Nikolay Veretennikov
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:13
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:13
LOSS
RB
vs Ramiz Brahimaj
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 2:24
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 2:24
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.1/min
Grappling
1.77 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Austin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
4 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+99% vs div avg
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
100%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
50%
⭐Other
Guillotines
50%
Counters
50%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (200%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 350% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head On Ground (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.8) and Strike Acc% (63%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#3 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
Division Rank#36 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc16%
Clinch
0%
Ground
93% acc84%
Striking Differential+1.42/min
4.08 landed/min2.66 absorbed/min
4.08
Landed/Min
2.66
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed69
Sig. Strikes Attempted109
Key Insights
Austin is active on the ground (64%).
Primarily a headhunter with 88% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Elite accuracy at 63%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 84% from ground at 93% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#45 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%
Landed
2
Defended
6
Total
8
1.77
TD / 15min
1.77
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
8
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
16
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.77/15min.
Elite TD defense (100%).
Active submission threat (1.77/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 84% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
138
13.80
Ratio
Absorbed
10
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
46.6
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
5.8
Standing %
46%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (13.80x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (46.6) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
--
Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#28
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#11
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#3
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#36
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#45
of 54
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#19
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#2
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#9
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2530
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights