Austin Hubbard Explained

Austin Hubbard
Birth Name:Austin Steven Phillip Hubbard
Birth Date:22 December 1991
Birth Place:Sterling, Illinois, U.S.
Fighting Out Of:Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Weight Lb:155
Weight Class:Lightweight
Reach:71 in[1]
Stance:Orthodox
Rank:Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Cody Donovan[2]
Team:Combat Zone MMA[3]
Miletich Fighting Systems (2013–2016)[4]
Elevation Fight Team (2016–present)
Years Active:2015–present
Mma Kowin:5
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:9
Mma Subloss:3
Mma Decloss:5
Sherdog:191483
Nickname:"Thud"

Austin Steven Phillip Hubbard[5] (born December 22, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Fighting professionally since 2015, he has also competed for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he is the former Lightweight Champion.

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.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Hubbard started his professional MMA career in 2015. He was the former Legacy Fighting Alliance Lightweight Champion,[8] amassing a record of 10–2 prior to signing with the UFC in April 2019.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hubbard made his UFC debut on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152 against Davi Ramos. 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. Although he won this fight via unanimous decision, compartment syndrome on his upper thigh resulted in a trip to the hospital for surgery to relieve the swelling.[11] [12]

Six months later, Hubbard faced Mark Madsen on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[13] Hubbard was expected to face Joe Solecki on June 20, 2020 at .[14] However at the last minute, Solecki was replaced by promotional newcomer Max Rohskopf.[15] He won the fight via TKO between the second and third rounds after Rohskopf opted not to continue.[16] The match with Solecki was rescheduled on August 22, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 15. He lost the fight by submission in the first round.[17]

The following year, Hubbard was expected to face promotional newcomer Natan Levy on April 17, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 22; however, Levy pulled out of the bout, citing an injury.[18] With Dakota Bush tapped to replace Levy, Hubbard won the fight via unanimous decision.[19] [20] Later that fall, Hubbard faced Vinc Pichel on August 21, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 29, losing via unanimous decision.[21] [22]

Post-UFC career

In May 2022, Hubbard was released from the UFC.[23] Following his release, Hubbard faced Julian Lane at XMMA 5 on July 23, 2022, winning via unanimous decision.[24] Three months later, Hubbard faced Kegan Agnew at Caged Aggression 34 on October 14, 2022, for the promotion's lightweight championship. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[25]

The Ultimate Fighter 31

In March 2023, it was announced that Hubbard would be competing in The Ultimate Fighter 31.[26] In the quarterfinal (Episode 3), Hubbard faced former LFA Lightweight Champion Aaron McKenzie, winning via unanimous decision.[27] In the semi-final round (Episode 9), Hubbard faced fellow teammate Roosevelt Roberts. Although Hubbard won the fight via split decision, the bout was noted as unimpressive by UFC President Dana White for lack of aggressiveness.[28]

In the tournament final, Hubbard faced fellow teammate Kurt Holobaugh on August 19, 2023 at UFC 292.[29] He lost the fight via a triangle choke submission in the second round.

Return to UFC

In February 2024, it was announced that Hubbard would face Michał Figlak on April 27, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55.[30] Hubbard won the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Hubbard was briefly scheduled to face Nate Landwehr on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307.[32] However, Landwehr withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons and was replaced by Alexander Hernandez on short notice.[33] Hubbard lost the fight by split decision.[34]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|16–8|Alexander Hernandez|Decision (split)|UFC 307| |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–7|Michał Figlak|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Loss|align=center|15–7|Kurt Holobaugh|Submission (triangle choke)|UFC 292||align=center|2|align=center|2:39|Boston, Massachusetts, United States ||-|Win|align=center|15–6|Kegan Agnew|Decision (unanimous)|Caged Aggression 34||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Davenport, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|14–6|Julian Lane|Decision (unanimous)|XMMA 5: Southern Heat||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Columbia, South Carolina, United States||-|Loss|align=center|13–6|Vinc Pichel|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–5|Dakota Bush|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|12–5|Joe Solecki|Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:51|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–4|Max Rohskopf|TKO (retirement)| ||align=center|2|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|11–4|Mark Madsen|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 248||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–3|Kyle Prepolec|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada||-|Loss|align=center|10–3|Davi Ramos|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Rochester, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–2|Killys Mota|TKO (punches)||LFA 56||align=center|5|align=center|4:45|Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–2|Harvey Park|Decision (unanimous)|LFA 39||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Vail, Colorado, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–2|Charlie Radtke|Decision (unanimous)|Caged Aggression 22||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Davenport, Iowa, United States||-|Loss|align=center|7–2|Eric Wisely|Decision (unanimous)|Caged Aggression 20||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Davenport, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–1|Cameron VanCamp|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Hoosier Fight Club 34||align=center|3|align=center|2:44|Hammond, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–1|Kristian Nieto|Decision (unanimous)|Sparta Combat League 59||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Denver, Colorado, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–1|Cliff Wright|Decision (unanimous)|Caged Aggression 18 ||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Davenport, Iowa, United States||-|Loss|align=center|4–1|Sean McMurray|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Hoosier Fight Club 30||align=center|2|align=center|2:10|Michigan City, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Devoniere Jackson|TKO (punches)|Caged Aggression 17||align=center|2|align=center|3:47|Davenport, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Demian Papagni|TKO (submission to punches)|Pinnacle Combat 22||align=center|2|align=center|0:40|Dubuque, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Jake Constant|TKO (punches)|Caged Aggression 16||align=center|1|align=center|1:36|Davenport, Iowa, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Deven Fisher|Submission (guillotine choke)|Caged Aggression: Sturgis 75th Anniversary Part 2||align=center|1|align=center|2:00|Sturgis, South Dakota, United States||-[35]

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

|Win|align=center|2–0|Roosevelt Roberts|Decision (split)|rowspan=2|| (airdate)|align=center|3|align=center|5:00|rowspan=2|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Aaron McKenzie|Decision (unanimous)| (airdate)|align=center|2|align=center|5:00|

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. ufcstats.com. 2020-03-11.
  2. CDkhDShpdfC. austinhubb155. Austin Hubbard. Me and @razorblaydes265 been promoted on our belt rank in Jiu Jitsu! Only belt I been chasing is gold but I must admit this is pretty damn satisfying belt to get also lol. . August 7, 2020.
  3. Web site: LFA 56's Austin Hubbard: 'I Got the Transfer'. December 6, 2018. combatpress.com. Dan Kuhl.
  4. Web site: 'Bored' Austin Hubbard wasn't serious about MMA ... even as a pro. Shakiel Mahjouri. August 17, 2021. mmamania.com.
  5. Web site: Austin Hubbard ("Thud") MMA Fighter Page . 2024-10-16 . Tapology . en.
  6. Web site: Hubbard signs with UFC, debuts next month. April 17, 2019. shawlocal.com.
  7. Web site: Who is Austin Hubbard?. 2019-05-15. MyMMANews.com. en-US. 2020-03-11.
  8. Web site: Frankl . Mika . 2018-12-06 . Austin Hubbard: "This is really the fight that will put me on the map" . 2020-03-11 . MyMMANews.com . en-US.
  9. Web site: Austin Hubbard Signs With UFC, Debuts Against Davi Ramos at UFC Rochester. Fortune. Ryan. 2019-04-09. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-03-11.
  10. Web site: UFC Rochester Results: Davi Ramos Dominates Austin Hubbard in Unanimous Decision Victory. Bitter. Shawn. 2019-05-18. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-03-11.
  11. Web site: UFC Vancouver Results: Austin Hubbard Out-wrestles Kyle Prepolec to a Unanimous Decision. McClory. Mike. 2019-09-14. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-03-11.
  12. Web site: Austin Hubbard's leg was 'cut open' due to swelling after UFC on ESPN+ 16 win. 2019-09-16. MMA Junkie. en. 2020-03-11.
  13. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2020-03-11 . UFC 248 results: Mark O. Madsen survives late comeback from Austin Hubbard to win unanimous decision . mmafighting.com.
  14. Web site: King . Nolan . Hannoun . Farah . 2020-06-04 . UFC adds Austin Hubbard vs. Joe Solecki to June 20 lineup . 2020-06-13 . MMA Junkie . en.
  15. Web site: King . Nolan . Morgan . John . 2020-06-14 . Max Rohskopf agrees to face Austin Hubbard at UFC on ESPN 11 . 2020-06-15 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
  16. Web site: UFC on ESPN 11 Results: Austin Hubbard Earns TKO After Rohskopf Unable to Continue. Bitter. Shawn. 2020-06-21. Cageside Press. en-US. 2020-06-21.
  17. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2020-08-22. UFC Vegas 7 Results: Joe Solecki Quickly Taps Austin Hubbard with Standing RNC. 2020-08-23. Cageside Press. en-US.
  18. Web site: Injury forces Natan Levy out of April 17th UFC debut against Austin Hubbard. knockdownnews.com. Jack Wannan. 2021-04-11. 2021-04-12.
  19. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2021-04-12 . With Natan Levy out, Austin Hubbard welcomes newcomer Dakota Bush at UFC Vegas 24 . 2021-04-12 . mmafighting.com.
  20. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-04-17. UFC Vegas 24 Results: Austin Hubbard Earns Decision Win Over Dakota Bush. 2021-04-18. Cageside Press. en-US.
  21. Web site: Heck. Mike. 2021-05-10. Vinc Pichel vs. Austin Hubbard on tap for UFC event on Aug. 21. 2021-05-10. MMA Fighting. en.
  22. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2021-08-21. UFC Vegas 34 Results: Vinc Pichel Outworks Austin Hubbard. 2021-08-22. Cageside Press. en-US.
  23. Web site: Calhoun . Curtis . 2022-05-05 . Report: Moutinho, Grundy, Hubbard Among Latest UFC Cuts . 2022-05-05 . MMA News . en-US.
  24. Web site: King . Nolan . 2022-07-24 . 10 ex-UFC fighters pick up four wins, six losses at XMMA 5 . 2022-08-27 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  25. Web site: Caged Aggression 34: Domination Night 1 MMA Event . 2023-03-26 . Tapology . en.
  26. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2023-03-05 . Full TUF 31 cast revealed, featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler as coaches . 2023-03-26 . MMA Fighting . en.
  27. Web site: Corby . Donagh . Conor McGregor's fighter hospitalised as disastrous TUF losing streak continues . . 14 June 2023 . en.
  28. Web site: King . Nolan . 'The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler,' Episode 9 recap: First semifinal leaves Dana White unimpressed . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 26 July 2023 . en.
  29. Web site: Waters . Andres . TUF 31 Episode 11 takeaways: McGregor wins coaches challenge, Holobaugh punches a ticket to the lightweight finale . . 9 August 2023 . en.
  30. Web site: David . Andrew . 2024-02-13 . Austin Hubbard vs. Michal Figlak Added to UFC Fight Night Event on April 27 . 2024-02-14 . . en.
  31. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2024-04-27 . UFC Vegas 91: Austin Hubbard Takes Decision in Toss-Up with Michal Figlak . 2024-04-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  32. Web site: UFC 307 main card revealed, including Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree main event. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2024-09-15. 2024-09-15.
  33. Web site: UFC 307: Veteran steps in to save lightweight bout on Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree fight card. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck. 2024-09-18. 2024-09-18.
  34. Web site: UFC 307: Alexander Hernandez Takes Split Decision Win Over Austin Hubbard. cagesidepress.com. Patrick McCorry. 2024-10-05. 2024-10-05.
  35. Web site: Austin "Thud" Hubbard . 2021-08-22 . Sherdog.

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