Austin Hubbard

Austin Hubbard (born December 22, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2015, he has also competed for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he is the former Lightweight Champion (UFC).

Austin Hubbard
Born (1991-12-22) December 22, 1991
Sterling, Illinois, U.S.[1]
Other namesThud
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofDenver, Colorado, United States[1]
TeamCombat Zone MMA[3]
Miletich Fighting Systems (2013–2016)[4]
Elevation Fight Team (2016–present)[4]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Cody Donovan[5]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins15
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision8
Losses7
By submission3
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

A native of Sterling, Illinois, Hubbard began his athletic career playing football and practicing wrestling for Newman Central Catholic High School. While pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at Sauk Valley Community College, he started training MMA as a way to stay in shape.[6] Hubbard moved to Denver, Colorado and joined Elevation Fight Team, training with Drew Dober and Neil Magny.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Hubbard started his professional MMA career in 2015. He was the former Legacy Fighting Alliance Lightweight Champion[7] and he amassed a record of 10–2 prior signed by UFC.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hubbard made his UFC debut on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152 against Davi Ramos.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10] His second UFC bout was on September 14, 2019 against Kyle Prepolec at UFC Fight Night 158.[11] Although he won this fight via unanimous decision,[12] compartment syndrome on his upper thigh resulted in a trip to the hospital for surgery to relieve the swelling.[13]

Six months later, Hubbard faced Mark Madsen on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

Hubbard was expected to face Joe Solecki on June 20, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov.[16] However at the last minute, Solecki was replaced by promotional newcomer Max Rohskopf.[17] He won the fight via TKO between the second and third rounds after Rohskopf opted not to continue.[18]

The match with Solecki was rescheduled on August 22, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 15.[19] He lost the fight by submission in the first round.[20]

Hubbard was expected to face promotional newcomer Natan Levy on April 17, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 22[21] However, Levy pulled out of the bout citing an injury,[22] and he was replaced by Dakota Bush.[23] Hubbard won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

Hubbard faced Vinc Pichel on August 21, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 29.[25] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

In early May 2022, it was announced that Hubbard was released from UFC.[27]

Post-UFC

Hubbard faced Julian Lane at XMMA 5 on July 23, 2022. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[28]

Hubbard faced Kegan Agnew at Caged Aggression 34 on October 14, 2022 for the promotion's lightweight championship. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

The Ultimate Fighter 31

In mid March 2023, it was announced that Hubbard would be competing in the thirty-first season of The Ultimate Fighter.[30]

In the quarterfinal Hubbard faced former LFA Lightweight Champion Aaron McKenzie, and won the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

In the semi-final round, Hubbard faced faced fellow teammate Roosevelt Roberts, and won the fight via split decistion.[32]

Hubbard faced fellow teammate Kurt Holobaugh in the tournament final on August 19, 2023 at UFC 292.[33] He lost the fight via a triangle choke submission in the second round.[34]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches 15 wins 7 losses
By knockout 5 0
By submission 2 3
By decision 8 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–7 Kurt Holobaugh Submission (triangle choke) UFC 292 August 19, 2023 2 2:39 Boston, Massachusetts, United States The Ultimate Fighter 31 Lightweight tournament final.
Win 15–6 Kegan Agnew Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 34 October 14, 2022 5 5:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States Won the CAMMA Lightweight Championship.
Win 14–6 Julian Lane Decision (unanimous) XMMA 5 July 23, 2022 3 5:00 Columbia, South Carolina, United States Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Loss 13–6 Vinc Pichel Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum August 21, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–5 Dakota Bush Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum April 17, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–5 Joe Solecki Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar August 22, 2020 1 3:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–4 Max Rohskopf TKO (retirement) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov June 20, 2020 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–4 Mark Madsen Decision (unanimous) UFC 248 March 7, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–3 Kyle Prepolec Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Gaethje September 14, 2019 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 10–3 Davi Ramos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 2019 3 5:00 Rochester, New York, United States
Win 10–2 Killys Mota TKO (punches) LFA 56 December 7, 2018 5 4:45 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Won the vacant LFA Lightweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Harvey Park Decision (unanimous) LFA 39 May 4, 2018 3 5:00 Vail, Colorado, United States
Win 8–2 Charlie Radtke Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 22 March 10, 2018 3 5:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss 7–2 Eric Wisely Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 20 October 7, 2017 3 5:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States For the CAMMA Lightweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Cameron VanCamp Submission (rear-naked choke) Hoosier Fight Club 34 September 9, 2017 3 2:44 Hammond, Indiana, United States Won the Hoosier FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Kristian Nieto Decision (unanimous) SCL 59 June 17, 2017 5 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Return to Lightweight. Won the SCL Lightweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Cliff Wright Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 18 October 8, 2016 5 5:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States Defended the CAMMA Welterweight Championship.
Loss 4–1 Sean McMurray Submission (rear-naked choke) Hoosier Fight Club 30 September 10, 2016 2 2:10 Michigan City, Indiana, United States
Win 4–0 Devoniere Jackson TKO (punches) Caged Aggression 17 April 2, 2016 2 3:47 Davenport, Iowa, United States Return to Welterweight. Won the CAMMA Welterweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Demian Papagni TKO (submission to punches) Pinnacle Combat 22 January 23, 2016 2 0:40 Dubuque, Iowa, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Jake Constant TKO (punches) Caged Aggression 16 December 5, 2015 1 1:36 Davenport, Iowa, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 1–0 Deven Fisher Submission (guillotine choke) Caged Aggression 2 August 5, 2015 1 2:00 Sturgis, South Dakota, United States Welterweight debut.

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Roosevelt Roberts Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler Jul 25, 2023 (airdate) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 31 Semi-final round.
Win 1–0 Aaron McKenzie Decision (unanimous) Jun 13, 2023 (airdate) 2 5:00 The Ultimate Fighter 31 Quarterfinal round.

See also

References

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