# Austin Hubbard

Austin Steven Phillip Hubbard (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. Hubbard moved to Denver, Colorado and joined Elevation Fight Team, training with Drew Dober and Neil Magny.

## Mixed martial arts career

Hubbard started his professional MMA career in 2015. He was the former Legacy Fighting Alliance Lightweight Champion, amassing a record of 10–2 prior to signing with the UFC in April 2019.
Hubbard made his UFC debut on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152 against Davi Ramos. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. 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 required surgery to relieve the swelling.
Six months later, Hubbard faced Mark Madsen on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Hubbard was expected to face Joe Solecki on June 20, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov. However at the last minute, Solecki was replaced by promotional newcomer Max Rohskopf. He won the fight via TKO between the second and third rounds after Rohskopf opted not to continue. 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.
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. With Dakota Bush tapped to replace Levy, Hubbard won the fight via unanimous decision. Later that fall, Hubbard faced Vinc Pichel on August 21, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 29, losing via unanimous decision.
In May 2022, Hubbard was released from the UFC. Following his release, Hubbard faced Julian Lane at XMMA 5 on July 23, 2022, winning via unanimous decision. 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.
In February 2024, it was announced that Hubbard would face Michał Figlak on April 27, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55. Hubbard won the fight by unanimous decision. Later that year, Hubbard was briefly scheduled to face Nate Landwehr on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307; however, Landwehr withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Alexander Hernandez on short notice. Hubbard lost the fight by split decision.
Hubbard was scheduled to face Daniel Zellhuber on March 29, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 64, replacing Elves Brener who withdrew due to unknown reasons. Zellhuber also withdrew due to injury, and whether Hubbard will remain on the card is currently unknown.

### The Ultimate Fighter 31

In March 2023, it was announced that Hubbard would be competing in The Ultimate Fighter 31. In the quarterfinal (Episode 3), Hubbard faced former LFA Lightweight Champion Aaron McKenzie, winning via unanimous decision. 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.
In the tournament final, Hubbard faced fellow teammate Kurt Holobaugh on August 19, 2023 at UFC 292. He lost the fight via a triangle choke submission in the second round.

## Championships and achievements

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** The Ultimate Fighter 31 (Runner-up)
* Legacy Fighting Alliance
** LFA Lightweight Championship (One time)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 24 matches | 16 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 3 |
| By decision | 9 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 16–8 | Alexander Hernandez | Decision (split) | UFC 307 | October 5, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 16–7 | Michał Figlak | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez | April 27, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| 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: Southern Heat | 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) | Sparta Combat League 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: Sturgis 75th Anniversary Part 2 | August 5, 2015 | 1 | 2:00 | Sturgis, South Dakota, United States | Welterweight debut. |

## Mixed martial arts exhibition record

| Exhibition record breakdown | Exhibition record breakdown | |
| 2 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| 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) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler | Jun 13, 2023 (airdate) | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter 31 Quarterfinal round. |