Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 284: Gracie vs. Yamauchi
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
Austin Vanderford
United StatesAustin Vanderford
“The Gentleman”
13-3-0
RESULT

Aaron Jeffery def. Austin Vanderford (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 1:25
WIN
Aaron Jeffery
CanadaAaron Jeffery
10-3-0
Friday, August 12, 2022
Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, United States

Aaron Jeffery defeated Austin Vanderford by TKO in round 1 (1:25) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 284: Gracie vs. Yamauchi, held Friday, August 12, 2022 at Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Austin Vanderford vs Aaron Jeffery?

Aaron Jeffery defeated Austin Vanderford by TKO in round 1 (1:25) in the Middleweight bout of Bellator 284: Gracie vs. Yamauchi, held Friday, August 12, 2022 at Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls.

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

Win probability

Austin Vanderford 61%39% Aaron Jeffery

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
10-3-0
1803
Power Index rating
1725
0
Win Streak
1
36
Age
33
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Canada

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Austin Vanderford

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · United States

Aaron Jeffery

No background on record

Camp Niagara Top Team · Canada

Striking Profile

3.04
SLpM
3.10
59%
Str. Acc.
45%
2.71
SApM
4.46
48%
Str. Def.
34%

Grappling Profile

3.08
TD Avg.
0.00
35%
TD Acc.
0%
100%
TD Def.
50%
1.20
Sub. Avg.
0.00

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
Aaron Jeffery · 3-2
  • W
    Joshua Silveira
    PFL Charlotte: Battle vs. Rosta · Aug 7, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Dalton Rosta
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 26, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Murad Ramazanov
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Douglas Lima
    Bellator Champions Series San Diego: Nurmagomedov vs. Shabliy · Sep 7, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Fabian Edwards
    Bellator Champions Series Belfast: Anderson vs. Moore · Mar 22, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 5 fights
24.7
Avg sig. strikes
53.0
1.67
Avg takedowns
0.60
3:35
Avg control time
5:56
39
Career high strikes
120
3
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Austin Vanderford
Strike target
Aaron Jeffery
88%
Head
62%
7%
Body
28%
5%
Leg
11%
Austin Vanderford
Strike position
Aaron Jeffery
35%
Distance
46%
4%
Clinch
43%
61%
Ground
11%