Greg Hardy

Greg Hardy 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements

Former NFL player turned full-time mixed martial artist, Greg Hardy, is making his way to the top of the UFC heavyweight division. Being undefeated (3-0) in his amateur MMA career, Hardy made his professional MMA debut in 2018.

Hardy played college football at the University of Mississippi. Later, at the 2010 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers added Hardy to their ranks. Hardy was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2013 NFL season in which he recorded a career-high 15 sacks. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys in 2015.

The 'Prince Of War' has accomplished a lot in his NFL career, and he plans to do the same in his professional MMA career.

Greg Hardy: UFC Career

Hardy is one amongst very few names to make their professional MMA debut under the banner of UFC. His first fight in the UFC was at the Dana White's Contender Series on June 12, 2018. Ironically, he faced a former NFL player turned MMA athlete in Austen Lane, who was undefeated (4-0) in his professional MMA career. He defeated Lane via first-round T/KO in just 57 seconds.

The 'Prince Of War' has faced multiple elite UFC athletes such as Alexander Volkov, Maurice Greene, Marcin Tybura, and more. In his last fight against Tybura at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal, he suffered a second-round TKO loss. Now, Hardy will step inside the octagon against Tai Tuivasa at UFC 264.

He has a splendid UFC record of 6-3-0 (1 NC). 

Greg Hardy: Fighting Style

Hardy is a great defensive fighter. He has an 80% takedown defense rate and 56% significant strike defense. Furthermore, despite being a defensive fighter, Hardy is a great knockout artist, winning over 50% of his fights in that manner.

 Greg Hardy: Achievements

The 'Prince Of War' has a spectacular professional MMA record of 7-3-0 (1 NC). He has claimed 6 T/KOs, out of which five have come in the first round. Moreover, all of his amateur victories have come via first-round knockouts (3).

Greg Hardy: Net Worth and Salary 2021

As of July 2021, Hardy has a net worth of $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has total UFC career earnings of $1,083,500. As per The Sports Daily, Hardy's highest paycheck came for his fight against Maurice Greene at UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva in 2020. The 'Prince Of War' earned a large sum of $195,000 for the bout.

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