Veronica Hardy has been forced off the UFC Oklahoma City card due to injury. Hardy shared footage of the injury that led to her withdrawal from the event.
Veronica Hardy has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming UFC Oklahoma City card after suffering an injury, with the Venezuelan fighter sharing footage of the incident that ended her participation in the event.
Hardy, 30, competes in the strawweight or atomweight ranks and trains out of Renzo Gracie Academy. She carries a professional record of 10-5-1 and fights out of a southpaw stance. Standing five-foot-four with a 64-inch reach, she is an active striker who lands 3.06 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy, while also contributing on the ground with 0.82 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Hardy posted footage of the injury herself, making her withdrawal public rather than waiting for an official announcement from the promotion. The nature and severity of the injury were not detailed beyond what she shared.
Why it matters
- Hardy's removal leaves a gap on the UFC Oklahoma City card that the promotion will need to address
- At 30 years old and with a 10-5-1 record, Hardy was building momentum in a competitive division
- Her opponent, if one had been announced, would now require a replacement or face removal from the event
