Pros react to Greg Hardy finishing Dmitri Smoliakov at UFC Fort Lauderdale
A heavyweight bout featuring former Dallas Cowboy Greg Hardy taking on Dmitri Smoliakov co-headlined tonight’s UFC Fort Lauderdale event.
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Greg Hardy (3-1 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a disqualification loss to Allen Crowder in his octagon debut.
The former NFL Star, Hardy, had made a name for himself on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, scoring two sensational first round knockouts.
Meanwhile, Smoliakov made his first career walk to the octagon sporting a professional record of 9-2.
Tonight’s Hardy vs Smoliakov did not last long. The former Dallas Cowboy came out quickly looking to find a home for his powerful right hand. Smoliakov attempted to wrestle but Hardy was wise to it and kept his distance. Eventually Greg would land a big right followed by an uppercut that sent Smoliakov crashing to the floor. From there Greg Hardy would unleash a plethora of ground and pound which eventually put his opponent out cold.
Check out how the pros reacted to Greg Hardy’s first career UFC win below.
I remember when celebrities or athletes would try to fight in PRIDE FC… PRIDE would put them in there va actual fighters. (See cro cop vs dos caros jr) showcase the REAL …. not the JABRONI
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) April 28, 2019
And tonight at #UFCFtLauderale the co main event defrauded two scrubs that are seeking to do what #theKraken has already done and both competitors have failed to do, any guesses on this amazing feat? The answer: get a win in the UFC. #amateurHour #fuckGregHardy #ufc #undefeated
— Juan Adams mma (@chosenjuan285) April 28, 2019
Greg Hardy wins his first UFC fight.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 28, 2019
The former NFLer def. Dmitrii Smoliakov via first-round TKO. Smoliakov had nothing for Hardy. FWIW, Hardy appeared to be in better shape than his ill-fated debut in January.
Woow where did they find this guy
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 28, 2019
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