Darko Stosic knocked out Greg Hardy in the co-main event of a Croatian FNC card. Hardy had missed weight by 11 kilograms the previous day, weighing 23 kilograms more than Stosic, who came in at 108 kg. Stosic previously competed in the UFC, departing the promotion in 2020 with a 1-3 record after a loss to Hill.
Darko Stosic handed Greg Hardy a stunning knockout defeat in the co-main event of a Croatian FNC card on May 30, overcoming a staggering 23-kilogram weight disadvantage to finish the former NFL defensive end inside the cage.
The circumstances surrounding the bout were extraordinary before a single punch was thrown. Hardy, the 37-year-old American known as "Prince of War," had missed weight by 11 kilograms the previous day, leaving him 23 kilograms heavier than his opponent when the fight began. The six-foot-five heavyweight carries an 80-inch reach and has averaged 4.79 significant strikes landed per minute across his career, posting a professional MMA record of 7-5. He trains out of Skills Sport and Fitness in the United States.
Stosic, 34, entered the contest as the smaller man by every physical measure. The Serbian fighter out of MMA Red Star stands six feet tall with a 76-inch reach and came in at 108 kilograms. His record now sits at 13-4. A grappling-oriented competitor, Stosic averages 3.42 takedowns per 15 minutes, and he previously competed in the UFC before departing the promotion in 2020 with a 1-3 record, his final loss coming against Jamahal Hill.
Why it matters
- Stosic's knockout win represents one of the more remarkable weight-disadvantage finishes in recent regional MMA competition.
- Hardy's repeated weight-miss issues continue to define his career narrative at the regional level, raising questions about his future booking.
- The result lifts Stosic's record to 13-4 and reinforces his standing as a credible heavyweight on the European circuit despite his UFC exit.
