Austin Vanderford, a former Bellator title contender and husband of Paige VanZant, made a spectacular UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song in Seattle. Taking the fight on just four days’ notice, Vanderford showcased his elite wrestling skills and secured a second-round TKO victory over Nikolay Veretennikov.
Austin Vanderford
The dominant performance showed his ground control and striking, pinnacling in a stoppage at the 4:13 mark of the second round. The 34-year-old fighter expressed his determination to make waves in the UFC welterweight division following his victory and later added that he wants to make a run for the title.