Former UFC fighter Greg Hardy was knocked out in the third round by ex-UFC competitor Darko Stosic despite missing weight by 11 kilograms. Hardy's record now stands at 8-6-1NC overall and 4-5-1NC in the UFC.
Greg Hardy suffered a third-round knockout defeat to Darko Stosic on May 31, 2026, a loss made worse by the American heavyweight arriving at the weigh-ins a staggering 11 kilograms over the agreed limit.
Hardy, nicknamed the Prince of War, is a 37-year-old heavyweight from the United States who competes out of Skills Sport and Fitness. His record now sits at 8-6-1 NC overall, with a 4-5-1 NC mark accumulated during his time in the UFC. Standing six-foot-five with an 80-inch reach, Hardy has always carried imposing physical tools, and his output numbers reflect an aggressive style — he lands 4.79 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. The weight miss, however, undermined any competitive credibility heading into the contest.
Stosic, a 34-year-old Serbian fighter representing MMA Red Star, improved to 13-4-0 with the finish. The six-foot Orthodox striker carries a 76-inch reach and has shown a well-rounded game, averaging 3.42 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 2.61 significant strikes landed per minute at 45 percent accuracy. The victory continues a strong run for the former UFC competitor.
Why it matters
- Hardy's 11-kilogram weight miss is an extreme breach of professional standards and raises serious questions about his future bookability at heavyweight.
- The loss drops Hardy to 8-6-1 NC overall, deepening a difficult stretch that has seen him go 4-5-1 NC inside the UFC.
- Stosic's third-round finish over a physically larger opponent reinforces his credentials as a credible heavyweight presence on the European circuit.
- The no-contest on Hardy's record, combined with repeated performance issues, adds further uncertainty to where his career goes from here.
