UFC 307: Veteran steps in to save lightweight bout on Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree fight card

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Austin Hubbard has a new opponent for UFC 307.

With Nate Landwehr out, Hubbard now meets Alexander Hernandez at the UFC’s upcoming pay-per-view event on Oct. 5 in Salt Lake City, multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirm to MMA Fighting. Hubbard first revealed the change on social media.

Hubbard is 1-1 inside the octagon since returning to the UFC after competing on season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter. In the TUF 31 lightweight final, Hubbard was stopped by season winner Kurt Holobaugh at UFC 292 in August 2023. “Thud” bounced back to pick up his first promotional win in three years with a decision win over Michal Figlak at UFC Vegas 91 in April.

Hernandez looks to get back in the win column after dropping two straight, and four of his past five outings. After defeating Jim Miller in February 2023, Hernandez lost decisions to Bill Algeo and Damon Jackson.

UFC 307 is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between champion Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree.