Austin Vanderford wanted wife Paige VanZant to join Bellator, but BKFC was best opportunity

MMA Junkie catches up with Austin Vanderford ahead of his Bellator 251 bout against Vinicius de Jesus.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Ahead of Bellator 251, [autotag]Austin Vanderford[/autotag] spoke to MMA Junkie on Tuesday.

Vanderford (9-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA) discussed his middleweight bout against Vinicius de Jesus, his experience dealing with COVID-19, his move to American Top Team, wife Paige VanZant’s move to BKFC, and much more.

You can watch the full interview in the video above.

Bellator 251 takes place Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena with a main card that airs on CBS Sports Network following prelims streamed on MMA Junkie.

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