Austin Hubbard


Austin Steven Phillip Hubbard is an American mixed martial artist. A professional since 2015, he has competed for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he is the former Lightweight Champion. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

A native of Sterling, Illinois, Hubbard was an athlete in high school playing football and practicing wrestling. He majored in Criminal Justice when he was in college, and started training MMA 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

Early career

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

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.
His next fight came on September 14, 2019 against Kyle Prepolec at UFC Fight Night 158. He won the fight via unanimous decision. He suffered from compartment syndrome on the upper thigh after the fight and was sent to hospital for surgery.
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. However, 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.

Championships and achievements