![]() ![]() 10-9 for Hubbard but you can argue a 10-8. Time expires with a busted-up McKenzie on his back. McKenzie scrambling but Hubbard all over him. Coach Chandler screams for Hubbard to stay busy to avoid a standup. McKenzie has nothing this round and there’s just a minute to go. Back to the feet and Hubbard tosses him back to the floor. McKenzie butt scoots to escape and eats a massive elbow on the exit. Hubbard landing punches but nothing particularly damaging. Hubbard spins out and gets the back and drags McKenzie to the floor. Not much happens while both fighters adjust. Hubbard eats a hard leg kick but fires right back with a right hand. McKenzie tries to isolate an arm but is basically in survival mode hoping to run out the clock. McKenzie can’t hold position and Hubbard gets on top with punches. ![]() McKenzie drops for a takedown but he’s in big trouble. Hubbard off the cage and creams McKenzie with an uppercut then a right hand. McGregor celebrates every little move like it’s a fight-ending knockout. McKenzie catches a leg and it’s back to the fence. Back to the center of the cage and both fighters are winging punches. Hubbard slips out and reverses, but McKenzie does some spinning of his own and escapes. McKenzie humps his leg like a dog (seriously). McKenzie working hard for the takedown but Hubbard staying upright. Hubbard gets a kick caught and eats a few shots before getting driven into the cage. Round 1: McKenzie tries to touch gloves but it’s not reciprocated. Let’s fight!ġ55 lbs.: Austin Hubbard (Team Chandler) vs. What a special moment between Conor and a young fan #TUF31 /6DXXVH9gWY- ESPN MMA June 14, 2023īoth Hubbard and McKenzie make weight without incident. Coach Michael Chandler wants Hubbard to “start fast and be aggressive.” Hubbard, who was also the LFA champion before setting sail for UFC, currently trains alongside Justin Gaethje at Elevation Fight Team in Colorado. “Thud” (15-6) was a part of the UFC roster from early 2019 to summer 2021, racking up a record of 3-4, with his last appearance ending in a decision loss to Vinc Pichel as part of the UFC Vegas 34 fight card in Las Vegas. ![]() Not only did his brother die, his pregnant wife also had a miscarriage. McGregor tries to show McKenzie some bizarre mental tactic of purging the body of pain and it looks as goofy as it sounds.īack at the TUF house, Hubbard explains how much his life has changed since his first stint with UFC. McKenzie (11-2-1), the LFA lightweight champion, is known primarily for his jiu-jitsu skills and ground work though his eight professional finishes are split evenly between knockouts and submissions at four apiece. Coach Connie is giving special attention to Aaron McKenzie as he prepares for his lightweight semifinal fight against Austin Hubbard. We kick things off at the APEX facility with Conor McGregor trying to fire up his team, despite the fact they are down by two fights to start the season. UFC May ‘Skip’ Chandler To Secure McGregor Fight ![]()
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