Former UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy missed weight by 11 kilograms at Friday's weigh-in, then was knocked out by Darko Stošić in the FNC co-main event. Stošić accepted the bout despite weighing 108 kg to Hardy's 131 kg, a 23-kilogram difference. Stošić previously competed in the UFC, losing to Jamahal Hill in 2020 and departing with a 1-3 record.
Greg Hardy suffered a stunning knockout defeat to Darko Stošić at a Fight Night Championship event on May 30, 2026, despite entering the bout more than 23 kilograms heavier than his opponent after a massive weight miss at Friday's weigh-in.
Hardy, known as the Prince of War, had tipped the scales 11 kilograms over the agreed limit, yet Stošić — who weighed in at 108 kg against Hardy's 131 kg — chose to proceed with the co-main event fight regardless. The result was a knockout loss for the American, a stunning outcome given the enormous size disparity between the two men.
The 37-year-old Hardy carries a 7-5 professional record and brings genuine physical tools to the cage. Standing six-foot-five with a reach of 80 inches, the orthodox striker from the United States trains out of Skills Sport and Fitness and lands 4.79 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate. Despite that offensive output, his takedown and grappling activity have been minimal throughout his career.
Stošić is a UFC veteran who previously went 1-3 inside the octagon, with his final appearance coming in a 2020 loss to Jamahal Hill. His willingness to accept the fight at a 23-kilogram disadvantage made the eventual knockout result all the more remarkable.
Why it matters
- Hardy's 11-kilogram weight miss raises serious questions about his professionalism and future bookings at the regional and international level.
- The loss drops Hardy to 7-5 and continues a difficult run of form for the former NFL defensive end turned MMA fighter.
- Stošić's victory despite the extreme weight disadvantage is a significant result that could reignite interest in the Serbian heavyweight on the regional circuit.
- The outcome adds to ongoing debates around weight-miss penalties and fighter safety when bouts proceed under large mass differentials.
