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MMA Junkie Staff

Austin Vanderford vs. Doug Usher slated for Bellator 225

Austin Vanderford is still best known for his status as Paige VanZant’s fiance, but he’s getting the opportunity to prove he can fight, too.

Vanderford (7-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) will return to the Bellator cage against Doug Usher (7-3 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) at Bellator 225 on Aug. 24 in Bridgeport, Conn. MMA Junkie confirmed an initial report by ESPN through a source with knowledge of the situation.

Vanderford, fighting out of Portland, Ore., was victorious in his company debut at Bellator 215, where he earned a first-round submission of Cody Jones. That marked his fifth win via finish in his seven pro fights.

The 36-year old Usher brings a six-fight win streak into his Bellator debut. His most recent bout was a second-round KO of David Mundell at an M-1 event last August.

The bout will be contested at middleweight and is part of the evening’s preliminary card.

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