Austin Vanderford is not deterred by his first career loss. Vanderford (11-1 MMA, 5-1 BMMA) had a fast rise up Bellator’s middleweight rankings, which resulted in a title shot against experienced veteran Gegard Mousasi. But Vanderford tasted defeat for the first time when Mousasi finished him on the canvas in less than two minutes at Bellator 275 in February. “I always hold myself to a high standard and going out and getting the victory regardless of what my record is or whatever,” Vanderford told MMA Junkie Radio. “So I don’t think (I had) any pressure in that sense
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