Bellator 264 returned to the Mohegan Sun Arena Friday night when Gegard Mousasi defended his middleweight championship with a 3rd round TKO victory over John Salter. The middleweight’s next challenger has already been found, Bellator announced after the fight that Austin Vanderford will be next for “The Dreamcatcher”.
Post-Bellator 264 Fights To Make
Gegard Mousasi vs. Austin Vanderford
The #2 ranked Bellator Middleweight, Vanderford possesses an undefeated record and a significant challenge for the champion. Despite being successful on Dana White’s Contender Series, Vanderford was not offered a UFC contract.