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Greg Hardy
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Hardy with the Cowboys in 2015
No. 76
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1988-07-28)July 28, 1988(age 35)
Millington, Tennessee,U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Briarcrest(Eads, Tennessee)
College:Ole Miss
NFL draft:2010/ Round: 6 / Pick: 175
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:75
Tackles:238
Sacks:40.0
Forcedfumbles:8
Player stats atPFR

Gregory McKarl Hardy[1](born July 28, 1988) is an Americanmixed martial artist,boxer,and formerfootballdefensive end.He played football for six seasons in theNational Football League(NFL), primarily with theCarolina Panthers.

Hardy playedcollege footballfor theOle Miss Rebelsand was selected by the Panthers in the sixth round of the2010 NFL draft.His most successful season was in 2013 when he set the Panthers single-season record for sacks, earning himPro Bowland second-teamAll-Prohonors. During the following off-season, however, Hardy was found guilty of assaulting a former girlfriend.[2]Although the case was dismissed after the victim failed to appear in court, the ensuing controversy led to him not being re-signed by the Panthers after playing one game with them in 2014. Hardy spent his final NFL season with theDallas Cowboys.

After the conclusion of his football career, Hardy became a mixed martial artist. He was signed to theUltimate Fighting Championship(UFC) from 2019 to 2022, where he competed in the heavyweight division.

Early years[edit]

Hardy attendedBriarcrest Christian SchoolinEads, Tennessee,where he was a three-sport letterman infootball,basketballandtrack.In football, he helped lead his team to the state championship in 2004. As a senior, he was credited with 65tackles,including 12 for loss and sixsacks,while also receiving 48 passes for 268 yards. Hardy played with offensive tackleMichael Oherat both Briarcrest Christian School and Ole Miss.[3]In basketball, he was an honorable mention all-state as a junior.

In track & field, Hardy earned a letter competing as asprinterandshot putter.In sprints, he ran the200-meter dashin 24.04 seconds as a sophomore. In the shot put, he got a top-throw of 14.47 meters (47 ft 6 in).[4]In addition, he also recorded a 4.8-second40-yard dashand had a 28-inchvertical jump.

Hardy was considered a three-star prospect byRivals.com,and was ranked No. 30 among weakside defensive end prospects, No. 44 according toScout.com.[5]He was an all-state pick who was rated as the No. 5 player inTennesseebySuper Prep,No. 8 by Scout.com and No. 12 by Rivals.com. He was also named All-Metro byThe Commercial Appeal.

Football career[edit]

College[edit]

Hardy accepted a football scholarship from theUniversity of Mississippi.As a freshman, he played in all 12 games, with 9 starts at left defensive end. He posted 49 tackles (fifth on the team), 3 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. He spent time at wide receiver againstMississippi State University,making a 23 yardstouchdownreception.

As a sophomore, he played in 10 games out of 12 games with four starts at defensive end. He tallied 64 tackles (fourth on the team), 10 sacks (led the conference), 18.5 tackles for loss (second in the conference), 3 forced fumbles and 2 touchdown receptions on offense.

As a junior, he missed the first three games after having foot surgery to repair a broken bone in his right foot. He played in 9 out of 13 games because of injuries, recording 18 tackles, 8.5 sacks (third in the conference), 9.5 tackles for loss, 3 quarterback pressures, one interception and one pass defensed. Hardy was considered one of the bestpass rusherseligible for the2009 NFL draftbut he elected to return to Ole Miss for his senior season.[6]

In January 2009, he underwent a second surgery to his right foot during the off-season.[7]On July 12, 2009, he was involved in a car accident along with teammateDexter McCluster,where he aggravated the foot injury and was put back in a walking cast.

As a senior, he appeared in 9 out of 13 games (including theCotton Bowl Classic), after missing the final three regular-season contests because of a surgery on his fractured left wrist. He registered 16 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks (tied for third on the team), 4 quarterback pressures, 3 passes defensed and one fumble recovery. Hardy finished his college career with 39.5 career tackles for loss and 26.5 sacks.

In the2006–07basketballseason, he played in 15 games (one start), while averaging just under one point and two rebounds per contest. His best performance came against the two-time national championUniversity of Floridain the semifinals of the2007 SEC tournament,where he had 6 points and 4 rebounds.

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m) 		281 lb
(127 kg) 		34 in
(0.86 m) 		9+3⁄4in
(0.25 m)		 4.79 s 1.67 s 2.81 s 4.62 s 7.13 s 36 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 21 reps 19[8]
All values from NFL Combine/Mississippi Pro Day[9][10]

In the April 2009 edition ofSports Illustrated,Hardy was named a top prospect for the2010 NFL draft.However, injuries, poor production, and an unimpressive combine caused his draft stock to fall significantly.[11]

Carolina Panthers[edit]

Hardy was selected by theCarolina Panthersin the sixth round (175th overall) of the2010 NFL draft.[12]He was signed to a contract on June 17, 2010.[13]Hardy managed to record a blocked punt for asafetyas well as force a fumble and record 4 tackles in his rookie debut.

Although Hardy had played in 15 games his rookie year, he had started none. He did, however, finish the year with 30 tackles, 3 sacks, two forced fumbles, and the aforementioned safety.

Hardy recorded 11 sacks in 2012 in spite of sustaining a broken thumb in September.[14]

On November 9, 2012, Hardy was fined $15,750 for a roughing the passer penalty againstRobert Griffin IIIversus theWashington Redskinsin Week 9.[15]

On June 11, 2013, Hardy spoke to reporters during a summer minicamp claiming his goal for sacks in the 2013 season to be 50. Regarding such a lofty number, more than twice the current record, Hardy stated, "Why shoot low, right? If I'm going to shoot at it, I'm going to shoot at it with a.50 caliber. I'm going to shoot at a little bird with a.50-caliber bullet. That's the goal for this year, 50 sacks, that's where I'm at. That's the goal, 50. You heard it first."[16]

In a road victory against the Atlanta Falcons, Hardy finished with a single game team record four sacks. He ended up recording a team-record 15 sacks, earning his first trip to the2014 Pro Bowland being named asecond-team All Proby the Associated Press. The Panthers defense finished first in the NFL with 60 sacks in 2013, second in points per game, and third inDVOAteam defense. He was ranked 53rd in theNFL Top 100for his breakout performance in the2013 NFL season.

Hardy was set to become a free agent during the 2014 offseason, but it was announced on February 28, 2014, that the Panthers had placed thefranchise tagon him, allowing him to return to the field for them during the2014 season.[17]Hardy played the first game of the 2014 season, but was placed on the commissioner's exempt list while his domestic violence case played out. He remained there for the rest of the season.

In March 2015, the Panthers decided not to re-sign Hardy. Panthers ownerJerry Richardsonmade the decision to cut ties with Hardy. Despite requests from players and coaches to let Hardy have another chance, Richardson said that he made the decision not to do so because "we do the right things."[18]

Dallas Cowboys[edit]

On March 18, 2015, Hardy signed as afree agenta one-year, $11.3 million contract with theDallas Cowboys.[19]The Cowboys were looking for him to be a difference-maker at rightdefensive endand as expected, were criticized by the public and the media for the signing.

On April 22, Hardy was suspended for the first 10 games of the2015 seasonwithout pay due to violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy. On July 10, the NFL reduced it to a 4-game suspension, in order to avoid a possible legal action on Hardy's part.[20][21]

His first game after the suspension came against theNew England Patriots.He had two sacks and five hits onquarterbackTom Brady.Two games later, against theSeattle Seahawks,he tipped a pass fromRussell Wilsonand intercepted it.

After his quick start, Hardy's production dropped. He led the team in quarterback pressures (32) and was second in sacks (6), but only three of those sacks came in the last nine games. Hardy also drew the ire of coach Jason Garrett due to inappropriate tweets, frequent tardiness, and being a bad influence on the younger players on the team.[22]The Cowboys chose not to re-sign Hardy after the season.

Spring League and indoor football[edit]

Hardy participated inThe Spring Leaguein 2017.[23]He signed with theRichmond Roughridersof theAmerican Arena Leaguein January 2018.[24]

NFL career statistics[edit]

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR
2010 CAR 15 0 30 24 6 3.0 1 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0
2011 CAR 16 15 50 38 12 4.0 1 11 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
2012 CAR 15 10 61 41 20 11.0 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 1
2013 CAR 16 13 59 39 20 15.0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1
2014 CAR 1 1 4 3 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0
2015 DAL 12 12 35 23 12 6.0 0 1 1 9 9.0 9 0 1 0
Total 75 52 239 168 71 40.0 2 16 1 9 9.0 9 0 8 2

Domestic violence charges and suspension[edit]

On May 13, 2014, Hardy was arrested for assault and communicating threats, after he was alleged to have assaulted an ex-girlfriend by grabbing her, throwing her into furniture, strangling her, and threatening to kill her.[25][26]On July 15, a judge found him guilty of assault and communicating threats, and sentenced him to 18 months' probation, suspending a 60-day jail sentence.[25][27]When Hardy appealed the decision, requesting a jury trial, the victim failed to appear in court to testify. As a result, the prosecutor's office dropped the charges, citing their inability to locate the victim, and "reliable information" that the two parties had reached a civil settlement.[28][29]

Hardy's arrest and trial was the focus of considerable controversy, as news media drew comparisons to other NFL-related domestic violence cases, including those against other NFL players.[25][30]Panthers head coachRon Riverainitially told news media that he was comfortable having Hardy play, but on September 14, 2014, Hardy was deactivated.[31]On September 17, 2014, he was placed on the exempt list by the league, which meant that he could continue to draw his salary but was prohibited in taking part in any team activities.[29][32]He would never play another game for the Panthers.

On April 22, 2015, NFL CommissionerRoger Goodellsuspended Hardy for 10 games, after the league's two-month-long investigation found that there was "sufficient credible evidence" that Hardy had engaged in conduct which "violated NFL policies in multiple respects and with aggravating circumstances." The league's investigation had concluded that Hardy used physical force in at least four instances, including placing his hands around the victim's neck with enough pressure to leave visible marks, and that his actions were "a significant act of violence in violation of the Personal Conduct Policy."[29]

On July 10, 2015, an arbiter reduced Hardy's suspension from ten games to four games.[29]

On November 5, 2015, the domestic violence charges against Hardy wereexpungedfrom his record.[33]The following day,Deadspinreleased police photographs of Hardy's ex-girlfriend's injuries.[34]

On September 26, 2016, Hardy was arrested forcocainepossession inDallas,Texas.[35]

Personal life[edit]

Hardy has a daughter and a son.[36]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Greg Hardy
Greg Hardy at UFC Fight Night 143 post fight interview
Other namesPrince Of War
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight266 lb (121 kg)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach80 in (203 cm)
Fighting out ofCoconut Creek, Florida,United States
TeamAmerican Top Team(2016–2020)[37][38][39]
TrainerDin Thomas[38]
Rashad Evans[38]
Years active2017–present (MMA)
Mixed martial artsrecord
Total13
Wins7
By knockout6
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout3
By decision1
By disqualification1
No contests1
Amateurrecord
Total3
Wins3
By knockout3
Other information
Mixed martial arts recordfromSherdog

Amateur career[edit]

In October 2016, Hardy announced he would start amixed martial artscareer and had been training for several months, although he had no previous experience in MMA.[40]

Hardy made his amateur MMA debut on November 4, 2017, in which he defeated Joe Hawkins by knockout in a 32-second match.[41]Hardy's amateur MMA record improved to 2–0 on December 1, 2017, with another first-round TKO victory, this time over debuting amateur Kenneth Woods. On February 16, 2018, Hardy was victorious in his third amateur bout, defeating Ryan Chester via knockout 14 seconds into the first round.[42]

Professional career[edit]

In April 2018, it was announced that Hardy would make his professional debut atDana White's Contender Series 9on June 12.[43]He fought fellow formerNFLdefensive endAusten Laneand won by a knockout in the first round. Afterwards, he was awarded a contract by the UFC.[44]

For his second professional fight, Hardy faced Tebaris Gordon on theDana White's Contender Series 16of Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. He won by TKO in the fight's opening minute.[45]Following the win over Gordon, Hardy said he was committed to his MMA career and would only consider a return to the NFL if it was with the Dallas Cowboys or the Carolina Panthers.[46]

For the third fight of his professional career, Hardy faced Rasheem Jones at Xtreme Fight Night 352 on September 29, 2018. He won by knockout at 53 seconds in the first round.[47]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

After obtaining an undefeated professional record of 3–0, with all 3 wins coming by way of knockout inside one minute, Hardy made hisUltimate Fighting Championshippromotional debut againstAllen Crowderon January 19, 2019, atUFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw.[48]Hardy lost the fight via disqualification. Hardy hit Crowder with his knee while Crowder was down on the ground, leaving Crowder unable to continue.[49]

For his second UFC fight, Hardy faced Dmitry Smolyakov on April 27, 2019, atUFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson.He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[50]

Hardy facedJuan Adamson July 20, 2019, atUFC on ESPN 4.[51]He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[52]

Hardy was scheduled to faceJarjis Danhoon October 26, 2019, atUFC Fight Night 162.[53]However, Danho was pulled from the event for undisclosed reasons. In turn, Hardy was rescheduled and faced promotional newcomer Ben Sosoli a week earlier atUFC on ESPN 6.[54]He originally won the fight via unanimous decision; however, Hardy's non-permitted use of an inhaler in between the second and third round caused the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission to overrule the original decision to a no contest.[55]

In a quick turnaround, Hardy took a major step up in competition and replacedJunior dos Santosto faceAlexander Volkovon November 9, 2019, atUFC Fight Night 163.[56]Hardy lost the fight via unanimous decision.[57]

Hardy was initially scheduled to faceYorgan De Castroon March 28, 2020, atUFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.[58]Due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,the event was eventually postponed.[59]However, on April 9,Dana White,the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed[60]and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020.[61] Hardy won the fight via unanimous decision.[62]

Hardy facedMaurice Greeneon October 31, 2020, atUFC Fight Night 181.[63]He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[64]

Hardy facedMarcin Tyburaon December 19, 2020, atUFC Fight Night 183.[65]He knocked down Tybura in the first round but lost the fight in the second round via technical knockout.[66]

Hardy facedTai Tuivasaon July 10, 2021, atUFC 264.[67]He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[68]

Hardy was scheduled to faceAlexey Oleynikon January 22, 2022, atUFC 270.[69]However, Oleynik withdrew from the event for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced bySerghei Spivac.[70]In turn, just a week before the event Hardy withdrew due to a finger injury and the bout was removed from the event.[71]The pair was moved toUFC 272on March 5, 2022.[72]Hardy lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[73]

Having fought out his contract, Hardy became a free agent after he was not re-signed by the organization.[74][75]

Professional boxing career[edit]

Hardy vs. Cook[edit]

On October 8, 2022, Hardy made hisprofessional boxing debutagainst Mike Cook. Hardy won viaknockoutin the 2nd round.[76]

Rahman Jr. vs. Hardy[edit]

On November 19, 2022, Hardy fought Americanprofessional boxerHasim Rahman Jr.on the undercard ofMF & DAZN: X Series 003.[77]Hardy took the fight on 1 week notice after Rahman Jr.'s previous opponent,Vitor Belfort,withdrew after testing positive forCOVID-19.[78]Hardy defeated Rahman Jr. viaunanimous decision.[79]

Corbin vs. Hardy[edit]

On September 30, 2023, Hardy fought Americanprofessional boxerGregory Corbin at the Tower Club in Dallas. He won the fight by retirement after the first round.[80]

Bare-knuckle boxing career[edit]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship[edit]

After his tenure in the UFC, news surfaced on June 15, 2022, that Hardy had signed a multi-fight contract with theBare Knuckle Fighting Championship.[81]

Hardy made his bare-knuckle debut against Josh Watson atBKFC KnuckleMania 3on February 17, 2023. Hardy lost the fight by knockout in round 2.[82]

Exhibition boxing career[edit]

Team Combat League[edit]

Hardy has competed in numerous exhibition rounds with Team Combat League boxing promotion.[83][84]On June 2, 2023, Hardy was knocked out byAlexander Floreswhich was his first loss since joining the promotion with the Dallas Enforcers boxing team.[85]On May 23, 2024, Hardy was knocked out by professional boxerPatrick Mailata.[86]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
13 matches 7 wins 5 losses
By knockout 6 3
By decision 1 1
By disqualification 0 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 7–5 (1) Serghei Spivac TKO (punches) UFC 272 March 5, 2022 1 2:16 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Loss 7–4 (1) Tai Tuivasa KO (punches) UFC 264 July 10, 2021 1 1:07 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Loss 7–3 (1) Marcin Tybura TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 2020 2 4:31 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 7–2 (1) Maurice Greene TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva October 31, 2020 2 1:12 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 6–2 (1) Yorgan De Castro Decision (unanimous) UFC 249 May 9, 2020 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida,United States
Loss 5–2 (1) Alexander Volkov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar November 9, 2019 3 5:00 Moscow,Russia
NC 5–1 (1) Ben Sosoli NC (overturned by MSAC) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 2019 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts,United States Originally a unanimous decision win for Hardy; overturned after he used an inhaler in between rounds.
Win 5–1 Juan Adams TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards July 20, 2019 1 0:45 San Antonio, Texas,United States
Win 4–1 Dmitry Smolyakov TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson April 27, 2019 1 2:15 Sunrise, Florida,United States
Loss 3–1 Allen Crowder DQ (illegal knee) UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw January 19, 2019 2 2:28 Brooklyn, New York,United States
Win 3–0 Rasheem Jones KO (punches) Xtreme Fight Night 352 September 29, 2018 1 0:53 Tulsa, Oklahoma,United States
Win 2–0 Tebaris Gordon TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 16 August 7, 2018 1 0:17 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States
Win 1–0 Austen Lane TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 9 June 12, 2018 1 0:57 Las Vegas, Nevada,United States Heavyweight debut.

[87]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Ryan Chester TKO (punches) Legacy Fighting Alliance 33 February 16, 2018 1 0:14 Dallas, Texas,United States
Win 2–0 Kenneth Woods TKO (head kick and punches) Rite of Passage 2 December 1, 2017 1 1:36 Bossier City, Louisiana,United States
Win 1–0 Joe Hawkins TKO (punches) Rise of a Warrior 21 November 4, 2017 1 0:32 Fort Pierce, Florida,United States

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Professional boxing record[edit]

3 fights 3 wins 0 losses
By knockout 2 0
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
3 Win 3–0 Gregory Corbin RTD 1 (4),3:00 Sep 30, 2023 Tower Club,Dallas, Texas,U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Hasim Rahman Jr. UD 4 Nov 19, 2022 Moody Center,Austin, Texas,U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Mike Cook KO 2 (4),0:14 Oct 8, 2022 Tennis Centre,Delray Beach, Florida,U.S.

Bare-knuckle boxing record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Josh Watson KO (punch) BKFC KnuckleMania 3 February 17, 2023 2 0:19 Albuquerque, New Mexico,United States

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