Former UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy was knocked out by Darko Stošić in the co-main event of FNC in Croatia. Hardy missed weight by 11 kilograms, outweighing Stošić by 23 kg, but Stošić accepted the fight and secured the knockout victory. Stošić previously competed in UFC with a 1-3 record before leaving the promotion in 2020.
Greg Hardy suffered a knockout loss to Darko Stošić in the co-main event of FNC in Croatia on May 30, 2026, in a bout that was clouded by a significant weight discrepancy before the first bell even rang.
Hardy, 37, came in a staggering 11 kilograms over the agreed limit, leaving him outweighing his opponent by 23 kilograms on fight night. Despite the dramatic miss, Stošić agreed to proceed with the contest — and made Hardy pay for it, finishing the American with a knockout.
The former NFL defensive end turned professional fighter carries a 7-5 record under the nickname "Prince of War." Fighting out of Skills Sport and Fitness, the six-foot-five heavyweight from the United States brings a notable offensive output, landing 4.79 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, with an 80-inch reach that gives him a considerable physical presence. His grappling contributions have been minimal across his career, averaging just 0.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and recording no submission attempts.
Stošić is a familiar name to UFC fans, having competed inside the octagon and posting a 1-3 record during his tenure with the promotion before departing in 2020.
Why it matters
- Hardy's 11-kilogram weight miss raises serious questions about his commitment to competing at an agreed limit and could draw scrutiny from the sanctioning body overseeing the event.
- The 23-kilogram size advantage Hardy carried did not translate into a victory, adding another loss to a record that now sits at 7-5.
- Stošić's willingness to accept the fight under those conditions and still secure the finish strengthens his case for future opportunities at the regional and international level.
