Trending Now - Greg Hardy Falls Short Despite Significant Weight Edge in MMA Bout

WHO:

Fox News - Greg Hardy, Darko Stosic

MMA Fighting - Greg Hardy, Darko Stosic

WHAT:

Fox News - Hardy suffered his fourth MMA loss in five bouts after being knocked out by Stosic in the third round.

MMA Fighting - The knockout put Stosic on a two-fight win streak while Hardy fell to 1-1 in MMA after leaving the UFC in 2022.

MMA Fighting - Hardy has mostly been boxing since his UFC career ended and has found mixed results before returning to MMA.

MMA Fighting - Hardy scored a win back in January before suffering the knockout loss against Stosic.

Fox News - Greg Hardy suffered his fourth MMA loss in five bouts.

MMA Fighting - Hardy was knocked out by Stosic in the third round.

MMA Fighting - Hardy had a 52-pound weight advantage going into the fight.

MMA Fighting - The knockout occurred at 2:42 in the third round.

MMA Fighting - Hardy's record in MMA fell to 1-1 after the loss.

WHERE:

MMA Fighting - The fight took place at FNC 31.

WHEN:

MMA Fighting - Hardy has another fight scheduled on July 18 at a Peak Fighting card in Texas, pending approval from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation after his knockout loss.

MMA Fighting - Hardy stepped on the scale 25 pounds over the heavyweight limit on a Friday prior to the fight.

MMA Fighting - Hardy has another fight scheduled on July 18 at a Peak Fighting card in Texas.

WHY:

MMA Fighting - Hardy's weight over the limit may have contributed to his performance in the fight.

HOW:

MMA Fighting - Stosic landed a leg kick followed by a vicious overhand right that knocked Hardy down.

(UPDATED June 1, 2026 04:18 UTC)

In a recent bout, Hardy suffered his fourth MMA loss in five fights after being knocked out by Stosic in the third round, marking a tough return to the sport. This defeat puts Stosic on a two-fight win streak, while Hardy's record now stands at one win and one loss since leaving the UFC in 2022. Looking ahead, Hardy is set to fight again on July 18 at a Peak Fighting card in Texas, pending approval from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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(UPDATED May 31, 2026 17:18 UTC)

In a recent bout at FNC 31, Greg Hardy suffered his fourth MMA loss in five fights, falling to Darko Stosic by knockout in the third round at two minutes and forty-two seconds. Despite entering the match with a significant 52-pound weight advantage, Hardy's record now stands at one win and one loss in MMA, following a weigh-in where he was twenty-five pounds over the heavyweight limit. Looking ahead, Hardy has another fight scheduled for July 18 at a Peak Fighting card in Texas.