Former UFC fighter Greg Hardy lost by knockout in the third round to Darko Stosic. Hardy failed to make weight, coming in 11 kg over the limit. Hardy's record stands at 8-6-1NC overall and 4-5-1NC from his UFC tenure, while Stosic is 23-8 with a 1-3 UFC record.
Greg Hardy was stopped by knockout in the third round against Darko Stosic, a result made worse by Hardy having missed the agreed weight limit by 11 kilograms before the fight.
Hardy, known as the Prince of War, is a 37-year-old heavyweight from the United States competing out of Skills Sport and Fitness. His record now sits at 7-5-0, a notable step down from the 8-6-1NC figure that includes his time in the UFC, where he went 4-5-1NC. At six-foot-five with an 80-inch reach, Hardy has always carried imposing physical tools, and his output numbers reflect an aggressive style — landing 4.79 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. His takedown activity, at just 0.2 per 15 minutes, underlines that he lives and dies on the feet.
Stosic, a 34-year-old Serbian fighter representing MMA Red Star, improves to 13-4-0 with the finish. Standing six feet tall with a 76-inch reach, the orthodox striker lands 2.61 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy and adds a credible wrestling threat, averaging 3.42 takedown attempts per 15 minutes. His UFC run produced a 1-3 record, but this victory over a recognizable name on the heavyweight scene strengthens his resume considerably.
Why it matters
- Hardy's dramatic weight miss of 11 kilograms raises serious questions about his commitment and future viability at the professional level.
- Stosic's knockout finish demonstrates he remains a capable heavyweight despite a losing record during his UFC stint.
- The result adds another setback to Hardy's recent run, pushing him to five losses in his last ten outings per the verified record.
