Greg Hardy misses weight by 25 pounds for fight with UFC veteran

Greg Hardy has missed weight by 25 pounds ahead of his heavyweight bout against UFC veteran Darko Stosic at FNC 31 in Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday. Hardy weighed in at approximately 291 pounds—25 pounds over the heavyweight non-title limit—at the official weigh-ins for the Fight Nation Championship event. Despite the significant overage, Stosic has agreed to proceed with the fight. Hardy, a former NFL Pro Bowl defensive lineman who transitioned to combat sports, has struggled to establish himself in MMA since his exit from football. The weight miss adds to his growing list of setbacks in the sport and raises questions about his professionalism and commitment to making contracted weight. In MMA, fighters who miss weight significantly often face financial penalties and damage to their reputation, and their opponents may decline to compete altogether. Stosic's willingness to take on Hardy despite such a dramatic weight advantage suggests either confidence in his ability or the financial incentives of the matchup. Hardy's repeated issues with weight management and discipline continue to undermine what could have been a notable crossover career from professional football to combat sports.