Greg Hardy weighed in 26 pounds over the limit for his scheduled fight against Darko Stosic at FNC in Croatia. Despite the significant weight miss, Stosic agreed to proceed with the bout. Hardy, a former NFL star and UFC heavyweight who previously fought Alexander Volkov, currently holds the Peak Fighting championship.
Greg Hardy weighed in a staggering 26 pounds over the limit ahead of his scheduled heavyweight bout against Darko Stosic at FNC in Croatia on May 29, 2026, creating a significant pre-fight controversy. Despite the massive weight miss, Stosic agreed to move forward with the fight.
Hardy, nicknamed "Prince of War," carries a 7-5 professional record and stands six-foot-five with an 80-inch reach. The 37-year-old American, who trains out of Skills Sport and Fitness, made his name first as an NFL pass rusher before transitioning to MMA. He has competed at the UFC heavyweight level, where his resume includes a bout against Alexander Volkov, and he currently holds the Peak Fighting championship. Hardy is an active striker, averaging 4.79 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate.
Stosic, representing Serbia and MMA Red Star, enters the fight with a 13-4 record. The 34-year-old orthodox fighter stands six feet tall with a 76-inch reach. He averages 3.42 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a credible grappling threat, and lands significant strikes at a clip of 2.61 per minute with 45 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- A 26-pound weight miss is among the most extreme seen in professional MMA, raising questions about Hardy's preparation and commitment to the bout.
- Stosic accepted the fight despite the disadvantage, putting himself at a notable size and weight deficit against the already physically imposing Hardy.
- The weight disparity could influence the fight's competitive integrity, with sanctioning and contractual consequences likely to follow regardless of the result.
