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Source: Fox News
Summary
Former NFL star Greg Hardy faced off against Darko Stosic at Fight Nation Championship 31, but Hardy missed weight by 25 pounds. Stosic started the third round with a brutal left hook that knocked Hardy backward, leading to a knockout win for Stosic. This is Hardy’s fourth MMA loss in his last five bouts, with each loss coming via technical knockout or knockout.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Hardy, a former NFL star, couldn’t shake off his struggles in the MMA cage, missing weight by a significant margin.
Stosic, the Serbian star, capitalized on Hardy’s mistake with a brutal left hook that sent Hardy crashing to the mat.
Hardy’s inability to adapt to the situation led to another knockout loss, his fourth in his last five bouts.
This one felt recognizable early, as Hardy’s weight issues have become a recurring theme in his MMA career.
Original observation: When you’re on a three-fight losing streak, every punch looks like a knockout blow.
Author: Evan Null
