Even a massive size advantage couldn't save Greg Hardy from another devastating knockout. The former NFL defensive end, who tipped the scales 52 pounds heavier than his opponent, got flattened in the third round by Darko Stosic at FNC 31 on Saturday night.
Hardy, a one-time Pro Bowler with the Dallas Cowboys, showed up a staggering 26 pounds over the agreed weight limit. But that didn't intimidate Stosic, who landed a brutal overhand right that sent the 37-year-old crashing to the canvas. The finish was so emphatic that it immediately sparked a wave of online reactions, with many fans pointing out the irony of losing despite such a huge physical edge.
“How does this fat f—k miss weight by nearly 30 lbs and STILL get knocked out in cartoonish fashion? Lmfao,” one user wrote. “You love to see it folks.” Another fan added, “Greg man it’s just getting sad atp.” The fight promotion itself joined in, tweeting, “Showed up 26 pounds overweight. Got knocked out anyway.”
This latest loss is just another chapter in Hardy's troubled combat sports journey. After his NFL career fizzled out following a domestic violence conviction (later dismissed on appeal), he signed with the UFC in 2019. He went 4-5 with one no-contest under Dana White before being released in 2022. He then dabbled in bareknuckle boxing and other promotions before returning to MMA and winning a fight against Phillip Latu earlier this year.
The pattern of brutal defeats has raised serious questions about Hardy's future in the cage. “It’s honestly scary/concerning how many times he’s been brutally Ko’d,” a fan admitted. Another called him “one of the worst HWs of all time.” The question now is whether “The Prince of War” will step back into the ring or finally hang up his gloves.
For context, this isn't the first time a fighter's weight miss has made headlines. Earlier this year, Missouri star Ahmad Hardy faced a different kind of adversity after a shooting, but his recovery offered a silver lining. Meanwhile, in the NFL, Colin Cowherd claimed the league quietly punished the Broncos with a brutal early schedule.
As for Hardy, the MMA community will be watching closely to see if he can bounce back—or if this knockout marks the end of his fighting days.
