Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Austin Vanderford
United StatesAustin Vanderford
“The Gentleman”
13-3-0
RESULT

Austin Vanderford def. Joseph Creer (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 5:00
Joseph Creer
United StatesJoseph Creer
“DARK KNIGHT”
7-2-1
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport, United States

Austin Vanderford defeated Joseph Creer by TKO in round 2 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2, held Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Austin Vanderford vs Joseph Creer?

Austin Vanderford defeated Joseph Creer by TKO in round 2 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2, held Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Webster Bank Arena, Bridgeport.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Austin Vanderford 65%35% Joseph Creer

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

13-3-0
Record
7-2-1
1754
Power Index rating
1650
0
Win Streak
4
36
Age
44
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Austin Vanderford

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · United States

Joseph Creer

No background on record

Striking Profile

3.04
SLpM
5.01
59%
Str. Acc.
51%
2.71
SApM
4.12
48%
Str. Def.
49%

Grappling Profile

3.08
TD Avg.
-
35%
TD Acc.
-
100%
TD Def.
-
1.20
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Austin Vanderford · 2-3
  • L
    Ramiz Brahimaj
    UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 · Oct 4, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 2:24 · Welterweight
  • W
    Nikolay Veretennikov
    UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs Song · Feb 22, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 4:13 · Catchweight
  • W
    Victor Romero
    LFA 194: Magomedov vs. Leyva · Oct 18, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 1:05 · Welterweight
  • L
    Aaron Jeffery
    Bellator 284: Gracie vs. Yamauchi · Aug 12, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:25 · Middleweight
  • L
    Gegard Mousasi
    Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford · Feb 25, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:25 · Middleweight
Joseph Creer · 5-0
  • W
    Cody Vidal
    BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Henry vs Trinidad-Snake · Aug 21, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Ke’ali’i Kanekoa
    BKFC Fight Night Honolulu: Pitolo vs Coltrane · Apr 11, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 02:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Taylor Bull
    BKFC Fight Night Michigan: Rodriguez vs Cavender · Nov 1, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 01:47 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Kayden Giruox
    BKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs Santiago · Aug 9, 2025
    TKO · R4 · 02:00 · Cruiserweight
  • W
    Kayden Giroux
    BKFC Fight Night · Aug 9, 2025
    TKO · R4 · 2:00

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 10 fights
24.7
Avg sig. strikes
71.5
1.67
Avg takedowns
-
3:35
Avg control time
-
39
Career high strikes
161
3
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Austin Vanderford
Strike target
Joseph Creer
88%
Head
66%
7%
Body
34%
5%
Leg
0%
Austin Vanderford
Strike position
Joseph Creer
35%
Distance
69%
4%
Clinch
31%
61%
Ground
0%