3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Austin Vanderford def. Fabian Edwards (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00

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
Fabian Edwards · 3-2
- LPFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026TKO · R3 · 1:48 · Middleweight
- W
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 27, 2025Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Middleweight
- LPFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
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%
