Ultimate Fighting Calendar
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Austin Vanderford
The Gentleman
13-3-0
RESULT

Austin Vanderford def. Fabian Edwards (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Fabian Edwards
The Assassin
16-5-0
Friday, May 21, 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Austin Vanderford defeated Fabian Edwards by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2, held Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Austin Vanderford vs Fabian Edwards?

Austin Vanderford defeated Fabian Edwards by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2, held Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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

Win probability

Austin Vanderford 55%45% Fabian Edwards

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
16-5-0
1806
Power Index rating
1773
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
33
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
United States
Nationality
England

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Austin Vanderford

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · United States

Fabian Edwards

No background on record

Camp Ultimate Training Center · England

Striking Profile

3.04
SLpM
2.57
59%
Str. Acc.
342%
2.71
SApM
2.20
48%
Str. Def.
-146%

Grappling Profile

3.08
TD Avg.
0.21
35%
TD Acc.
14%
100%
TD Def.
48%
1.20
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Austin Vanderford · 2-3
  • L
    UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 · Oct 4, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 2:24 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs Song · Feb 22, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 4:13 · Catchweight
  • W
    LFA 194: Magomedov vs. Leyva · Oct 18, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 1:05 · Welterweight
  • L
    Bellator 284: Gracie vs. Yamauchi · Aug 12, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:25 · Middleweight
  • L
    Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford · Feb 25, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:25 · Middleweight
Fabian Edwards · 3-2
  • L
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 1:48 · Middleweight
  • W
    PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals · Aug 21, 2025
    Knockout · R3 · 1:28 · Middleweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Middleweight
  • L
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 5 fights
24.7
Avg sig. strikes
36.2
1.67
Avg takedowns
0.20
3:35
Avg control time
2:06
39
Career high strikes
49
3
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Austin Vanderford
Strike target
Fabian Edwards
88%
Head
44%
7%
Body
30%
5%
Leg
26%
Austin Vanderford
Strike position
Fabian Edwards
35%
Distance
68%
4%
Clinch
26%
61%
Ground
6%