Football Greg Hardy to make pro MMA debut in June

raybec 4 · 04-23-2018, 09:05 AM

https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/4/2...der-series-ufc

After three fights in the amateur circuit, Greg Hardy will be making his professional MMA debut with a chance to compete in the UFC. As MMA Fighting reports, the controversial former NFL player will compete at Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series on June 12.

The 6’4” football player will face a much more experienced opponent in Brandon Sayles, who is 5-1 as a professional. In his 8-year MMA career, Sayles’ only loss has come against UFC veteran Chase Gormley.

Hardy has had numerous run ins with the law during his NFL career, which includes cases of violence against women. Here’s a brief recap:

Originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers, Hardy made the Pro Bowl in 2013 and was second-team All-Pro due to his impressive ability to rush after and sack the quarterback. In 2014, Hardy was arrested on domestic violence charges against his ex-girlfriend, and was later found guilty of assaulting a female and making communicating threats. Both offenses were misdemeanors, and he was given a suspended 60-day jail sentence, plus 18 months probation.

Hardy missed almost all of the 2014 season and a handful of games in 2015, as the highly-publicized case went to an appeal. Ultimately, the charges were dismissed and expunged from his record, as the victim failed to appear in court for a jury trial. Disturbing and graphic details from Hardy’s accuser, Nicole Holder, can be read in this TIME magazine piece, while Deadspin published photos of Holder’s injuries.

Since making the switch to MMA, Hardy has trained at American Top Team in Florida, and compiled a 3-0 amateur record. All of those victories have been knockouts, with the athletic heavyweight winning with an average bout duration of just 47 seconds.

Hardy claims that joining ATT and training in mixed martial arts have humbled him and made him a better person. You can watch a couple of his amateur MMA bouts here and here

rico · 04-23-2018, 10:07 AM

He can be the Andy Kaufman of MMA!!!!

**loochy** · 04-23-2018, 10:09 AM

He can be the asshole of assholes!!!!
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raybec 4 · 04-23-2018, 10:32 AM

He'll end up being the next John "War Machine" Koppenhaver. Anyone who beats up on weaker people doesn't stop doing that unless they have a complete life change. Training mixed martial arts, as opposed to football is not that change.

**alnorth** · 06-12-2018, 09:30 PM

Greg Hardy won his fight today by KO in less than a minute, and the UFC signed him to a developmental deal.

**Rain Man** · 06-13-2018, 10:30 AM

I'd forgotten about Greg Hardy. I was thinking this was Randy Gregory. I wonder what he's up to. Maybe they can fight each other to see who's the top Greg.

BleedingRed · 06-13-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'd forgotten about Greg Hardy. I was thinking this was Randy Gregory. I wonder what he's up to. Maybe they can fight each other to see who's the top Greg.

Randy Gregory never hit a woman.... Just a bong

**Buehler445** · 06-13-2018, 11:52 AM

Over under on days until he murders his girlfriend?

**alnorth** · 08-01-2018, 04:33 PM

Greg Hardy will be fighting again next Tuesday, August 7th. He was given a developmental deal a couple months ago by the UFC, and will be trying to upgrade that to a full contract.

04-23-2018, 09:05 AM
raybec 4 MVP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Jabip Casino cash: $5243807	Greg Hardy to make pro MMA debut in June https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/4/2...der-series-ufc After three fights in the amateur circuit, Greg Hardy will be making his professional MMA debut with a chance to compete in the UFC. As MMA Fighting reports, the controversial former NFL player will compete at Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series on June 12. The 6’4” football player will face a much more experienced opponent in Brandon Sayles, who is 5-1 as a professional. In his 8-year MMA career, Sayles’ only loss has come against UFC veteran Chase Gormley. Hardy has had numerous run ins with the law during his NFL career, which includes cases of violence against women. Here’s a brief recap: Originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers, Hardy made the Pro Bowl in 2013 and was second-team All-Pro due to his impressive ability to rush after and sack the quarterback. In 2014, Hardy was arrested on domestic violence charges against his ex-girlfriend, and was later found guilty of assaulting a female and making communicating threats. Both offenses were misdemeanors, and he was given a suspended 60-day jail sentence, plus 18 months probation. Hardy missed almost all of the 2014 season and a handful of games in 2015, as the highly-publicized case went to an appeal. Ultimately, the charges were dismissed and expunged from his record, as the victim failed to appear in court for a jury trial. Disturbing and graphic details from Hardy’s accuser, Nicole Holder, can be read in this TIME magazine piece, while Deadspin published photos of Holder’s injuries. Since making the switch to MMA, Hardy has trained at American Top Team in Florida, and compiled a 3-0 amateur record. All of those victories have been knockouts, with the athletic heavyweight winning with an average bout duration of just 47 seconds. Hardy claims that joining ATT and training in mixed martial arts have humbled him and made him a better person. You can watch a couple of his amateur MMA bouts here and here
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raybec 4 MVP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Jabip Casino cash: $5243807	He'll end up being the next John "War Machine" Koppenhaver. Anyone who beats up on weaker people doesn't stop doing that unless they have a complete life change. Training mixed martial arts, as opposed to football is not that change.
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06-12-2018, 09:30 PM	#5
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	Greg Hardy won his fight today by KO in less than a minute, and the UFC signed him to a developmental deal. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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08-01-2018, 04:33 PM	#9
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	Greg Hardy will be fighting again next Tuesday, August 7th. He was given a developmental deal a couple months ago by the UFC, and will be trying to upgrade that to a full contract. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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