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{{short description|English mixed martial arts fighter and combat sport commentator}}
{{For|other persons with similar names|Daniel Hardy (disambiguation)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2014}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox martial artist
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| birth_place = [[Nottingham]], [[England]]
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| rank = ''Black belt in [[Taekwondo]]'' <br /> ''Brown belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]''
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| updated = 3 August 2011
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'''Dan Hardy''' (born May 17, 1982) is an [[English people|English]] professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|welterweight]] division. A professional MMA competitor since 2004, Hardy fought in various promotions such as [[Cage Force]] and [[Cage Warriors]] before signing a contract with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] in 2008. He was the final Cage Warriors welterweight and light-welterweight champion.<ref>
'''Daniel Mark Hardy'''<ref name="fn">http://boxing.nv.gov/2012%20Results%20Web/05-26-12%20MMA.pdf {{dead link|date=July 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> (born 17 May 1982) is an English former [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who fought in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|welterweight]] division. During his professional MMA career, which began in 2004, Hardy fought in multiple promotions, such as Cage Force and [[Cage Warriors]], before signing a contract with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC) in 2008. In 2010, he fought [[Georges St-Pierre]] for the [[UFC Welterweight Championship]], but lost the bout via decision.
{{cite web |url= http://www.cagewarriors.com/champs.htm|title= Featured Champs, Cage Warriors|accessdate=2008-06-02 |work= Cagewarriors.com}}</ref> His nickname comes from the [[User (computing)|screen name]] he used on the Cage Warrior forum when he was looking for training partners after a disagreement with a coach and his former training partners were forbidden to work with him. The fact that Hardy and another outlaw, [[Robin Hood]], come from the same hometown of Nottingham, England helped allow the name to stick.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/An-interview-with-The-Outlaw-Dan-Hardy.html |title=An interview with The Outlaw: Dan Hardy|first=Gaving |last=Vincent |publisher=FiveKnuckles.com |date=May 28, 2009 |accessdate=May 27, 2010 }}</ref> Hardy is currently ranked by [[Sherdog]] as the #4 welterweight fighter in the world.<ref>http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/list</ref>


==Biography==
==Mixed Martial Arts career==
Hardy was born in [[Nottingham]], England, where he began martial arts training at the age of 5. Hardy's initial education was in [[taekwondo]], and he later began competing at the age of 7. He started practising other martial arts as a teenager, which included [[karate]], [[jujutsu]], [[judo]] and eventually [[Wushu (sport)|wushu]]. He began [[muay Thai]] and [[boxing]] at the age of 19. He then moved to [[mixed martial arts]] a year later. His nickname, "The Outlaw", comes from the [[User (computing)|screen name]] he used online when he was looking for training partners after a disagreement with a coach which led to his former training partners being forbidden to work with him.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Hardy|first1=Dan|title=Part Reptile: UFC, MMA and Me|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=PUO6AAAAIAAJ|publisher=Headline|date=2007|isbn=978-1472243805}}</ref>
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Hardy made his UFC debut at [[UFC 89]], defeating [[Akihiro Gono]] via split decision.<ref>[http://www.danhardymma.com/?method=view.blogarticle&param=90 Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy]</ref> Gono was left swollen and bloody by several of Hardy's left hooks.<ref name=autogenerated2>[http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ufc-89-play-by-play-14826 UFC 89 Play-by-Play]</ref> Gono rocked Hardy on more than one occasion.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=7369&zoneid=2 UFC 89 LIVE RESULTS, PLAY-BY-PLAY, & PHOTOS - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more]</ref> In the third round Gono pushed Hardy to the canvas and while there landed an illegal knee to the face of the downed fighter<ref name=autogenerated2 /> causing the fight to be stopped for a lengthy period. Hardy recovered and went on to win the split decision. The judges saw the bout 29–28 (twice) for Hardy and 29–28 for Gono.<ref name=autogenerated1 />


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Dan Hardy beat [[Rory Markham]] at [[UFC 95]] in the first round (1:09) by KO with a clean counter left hook.<ref>[http://mmajunkie.com/news/14069/ufc-95-sanchez-vs-stevenson-event-recap.mma Sanchez lays claim as force at 155 pounds, Hardy impressive at UFC 95 | MMAjunkie.com]</ref> A follow-up shot on the mat brought in Kevin Mulhall to stop the fight.<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/mma_experts Cagewriter - Mixed Martial Arts - Yahoo! Sports]</ref> In his post-fight interview, Hardy retorted to Markham's pre-fight accusation that he had weak hands by exclaiming to the ecstatic crowd, "No punching power? What do you have to say about that?”<ref>[http://www.setanta.com/uk/Articles/other-sports/2009/02/21/UFC-95-Hardy-v-Markham/gnid-41358/ UFC 95: Hardy v Markham | Setanta]</ref>


Hardy defeated [[Akihiro Gono]] via split decision in his UFC debut at [[UFC 89]] on October 18, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy|publisher=danhardymma.com|url=http://www.danhardymma.com/?method=view.blogarticle&param=90|access-date=7 November 2010}}</ref> Gono was left swollen and bloody by several of Hardy's left hooks.<ref>{{cite web|title=UFC 89 Play-by-Play|publisher=sherdog.com|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ufc-89-play-by-play-14826|access-date=7 November 2010}}</ref> Gono rocked Hardy on several occasions. In the third round, Gono pushed Hardy to the canvas and while there, landed an illegal knee to the head of the downed fighter causing the fight to be stopped for a lengthy period and a point deduction for Gono. Hardy recovered and went on to win the split decision (29–28, 28–29, and 29–28).
Dan Hardy next faced [[Marcus Davis]] at [[UFC 99]] on June 13, 2009. The grudge between these two men began with the Irish-American Davis fighting in the UK against local fighters and defeating them all in spectacular fashion. Hardy stated that the UK was his home and he did not want Davis in it, building a fan base. It started to get personal when Hardy began openly insulting Davis calling him a fake Irishman and stating that Davis' website "looked like a St. Patrick's day gift shop blew up."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=4245955|title=Hardy's digs getting under Davis' skin|date=2009-06-09|work=ESPN|accessdate=2009-06-10}}</ref>


Hardy knocked out [[Rory Markham]] at 1:09 of the first round on 21 February 2009 at [[UFC 95]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanchez lays claim as force at 155 pounds, Hardy impressive at UFC 95 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=21 February 2009 |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14069/ufc-95-sanchez-vs-stevenson-event-recap.mma |access-date=7 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329233115/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14069/ufc-95-sanchez-vs-stevenson-event-recap.mma |archive-date=29 March 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter | title=Cagewriter | publisher=Yahoo! Sports | access-date=7 November 2010}}</ref> In his post-fight interview, Hardy retorted to Markham's pre-fight accusation that he had weak hands by exclaiming to the ecstatic crowd, "No punching power? What do you have to say about that?"
Afterwards, on an UK underground MMA website, Hardy encouraged fans to post photoshopped pictures of Davis in a homosexual fashion. The pictures upset Davis, causing him to confront Hardy at a UFC 99 press conference. The two continued to argue, but finally agreed to settle it in the cage.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxingandmma/5496836/Dan-Hardys-UFC-clash-with-Marcus-Davis-set-to-produce-fireworks.html|title=Dan Hardy's UFC clash with Marcus Davis set to produce fireworks |date=2009-06-10|work=The Telegraph|accessdate=2009-06-10 | location=London | first=Gareth A | last=Davies}}</ref>
After a three round war, the judges at [[UFC 99]] awarded the fight to Dan Hardy. Marcus Davis stormed out of the cage ignoring Hardy's attempts to make peace. Davis later told reporters that he wanted a rematch with Hardy in Ireland or Boston.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2014|title=Marcus Davis fuming over UFC 99 loss skin|date=2009-06-13}}</ref> Hardy insists in his post-fight interview with Davis (and after the event to fans) that all of controversy was an effort to get Davis off his game-plan and nothing personal.


Hardy next faced [[Marcus Davis]] at [[UFC 99]] on 13 June 2009. The grudge between the two began with the American Davis fighting in the UK against local fighters and defeating them all. Hardy stated that the UK was his home and began openly insulting Davis, calling him a 'fake Irishman' and stating that Davis's website "looked like a St. Patrick's day gift shop blew up."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=4245955|title=Hardy's digs getting under Davis' skin|date=9 June 2009|publisher=ESPN}}</ref> Afterwards, on a UK underground MMA website, Hardy encouraged fans to post photoshopped pictures of Davis in a homosexual fashion. The pictures upset Davis, causing him to confront Hardy at a UFC 99 press conference. The two continued to argue, but finally agreed to settle it in the cage.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxingandmma/5496836/Dan-Hardys-UFC-clash-with-Marcus-Davis-set-to-produce-fireworks.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614180206/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxingandmma/5496836/Dan-Hardys-UFC-clash-with-Marcus-Davis-set-to-produce-fireworks.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 June 2009|title=Dan Hardy's UFC clash with Marcus Davis set to produce fireworks |date=10 June 2009|work=The Telegraph|first=Gareth A | last=Davies|location=London}}</ref> Hardy won the fight via split decision. Davis stormed out of the cage, ignoring Hardy's attempts to make peace. Davis later told reporters that he wanted a rematch with Hardy in Ireland or Boston, as well as stating how controversial he thought the decision was.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/?p=2014|title=Marcus Davis fuming over UFC 99 loss skin|date=2009-06-13}}</ref> Hardy insisted in his post-fight interview with Davis (and after the event to fans) that all of the controversy was an effort to get Davis off his game-plan and that it was nothing personal.
===Title aspirations===


On November 14, 2009 at [[UFC 105]] he faced [[Mike Swick]] who replaced an injured [[Kim Dong-hyun]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/ufc/2657555/Dan-Hardy-to-face-Mike-Swick-at-UFC-105.html |title=Dan Hardy to face Mike Swick at UFC 105 |publisher=The Sun |date= |accessdate=2009-09-28}}</ref> At a press conference in Manchester<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifight365.com/2009/11/ufc-dan-hardy-entertains-at-ufc-105-press-conference/ |publisher=iFight365.com |title=Dan Hardy entertains at UFC 105 press conference}}</ref> Hardy and Swick discussed the winner of their fight getting a title shot against Georges St-Pierre. Hardy was the underdog coming into the fight,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestbetufc.com/ufc-predictions/mike-swick-vs-dan-hardy-odds-and-prediction/|title=Mike Swick Vs Dan Hardy Odds And Prediction|date=November 12th, 2009|work=Best Bet UFC|accessdate=1 June 2010}}</ref> but managed to rock Swick early in the first round with a straight right hand which appeared to dent the American's confidence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=26152|title=‘The Outlaw’ Outguns Swick; Bisping Back on Track with Win over Kang|accessdate=1 June 2010}}</ref> Swick appeared to be uncomfortable standing toe-to-toe with the Englishman and Hardy proceeded to rock him again in the 2nd and 3rd rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/11/14/couture-edges-vera-hardy-earns-title-shot-with-win-over-swick-bisping-tkos-kang-at-ufc-105/comment-page-1/|title=Couture edges Vera, Hardy earns title shot with win over Swick & Bisping TKO’s Kang at UFC 105|work=Five Ounces of Pain|accessdate=1 June 2010}}</ref> Hardy won the fight by unanimous decision and booked his place as the number 1 contender for [[Georges St-Pierre]]'s Welterweight title. In being awarded the title shot, Hardy became the first British fighter in UFC history to receive one. UFC President [[Dana White]] confirmed at the post-fight press conference that the fight would most likely be held in [[Las Vegas metropolitan area|Las Vegas]]. Dan stated in a post-fight interview with [[Sherdog.com]] that the next event in Las Vegas ([[UFC 109]]) in February was a little too early for him and he would much rather wait.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Hardy-Eying-Date-with-GSP-20952 |title=Hardy Eying Date with GSP |publisher=Sherdog |date=2009-11-14 |accessdate=2009-11-14}}</ref>
On 14 November 2009 at [[UFC 105]], he faced [[Mike Swick]], who replaced an injured [[Dong Hyun Kim]]. At a press conference in Manchester<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ifight365.com/2009/11/ufc-dan-hardy-entertains-at-ufc-105-press-conference/ |publisher=iFight365.com |title=Dan Hardy entertains at UFC 105 press conference |access-date=12 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115111821/http://www.ifight365.com/2009/11/ufc-dan-hardy-entertains-at-ufc-105-press-conference/ |archive-date=15 November 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Hardy was the underdog coming into the fight,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestbetufc.com/ufc-predictions/mike-swick-vs-dan-hardy-odds-and-prediction/|title=Mike Swick Vs Dan Hardy Odds And Prediction|date=12 November 2009|work=Best Bet UFC|access-date=1 June 2010|archive-date=7 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707225636/http://www.bestbetufc.com/ufc-predictions/mike-swick-vs-dan-hardy-odds-and-prediction/|url-status=dead}}</ref> but managed to rock Swick early in the first round with a straight right hand, which appeared to dent the American's confidence.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=26152 |title='The Outlaw' Outguns Swick; Bisping Back on Track with Win over Kang |access-date=1 June 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091118003503/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=26152 |archive-date=18 November 2009 |df=dmy }}</ref> Hardy won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28) and booked his place as the #1 contender for the UFC Welterweight Championship. In being awarded the title shot, Hardy became the first English fighter in UFC history to receive one. UFC President [[Dana White]] confirmed at the post-fight press conference that the fight would most likely be held in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]]. Hardy stated in a post-fight interview with [[Sherdog.com]] that the next event in Las Vegas ([[UFC 109]]) in February was too early for him and he would rather wait.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Hardy-Eying-Date-with-GSP-20952 |title=Hardy Eying Date with GSP |publisher=Sherdog |date=14 November 2009}}</ref>


===Title shot===
Hardy was then scheduled to face Georges St-Pierre for the welterweight title on March 27, 2010 at [[UFC 111]] in Newark, New Jersey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Penn-Gunning-for-UFC-Abu-Dhabi-Slot-21887|title=Penn Gunning for UFC Abu Dhabi Slot|work=[[Sherdog]]|accessdate=1 June 2010}}</ref> During the bout St-Pierre was able to take Hardy down at will, controlling him with effective ground and pound. St-Pierre was also able to secure a tight armbar and kimura in the first and fourth rounds, with Hardy refusing to tap despite the risk of his arm being broken. St-Pierre defended his title in a unanimous decision after 5 rounds (50-43, 50-44, 50-45), after the fight stating his surprise that Hardy wouldn't tap.
Hardy fought [[Georges St-Pierre]] for the welterweight title on 27 March 2010 at [[UFC 111]] in Newark, New Jersey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Penn-Gunning-for-UFC-Abu-Dhabi-Slot-21887|title=Penn Gunning for UFC Abu Dhabi Slot|work=[[Sherdog]]|access-date=1 June 2010}}</ref> St-Pierre won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|last=Knapp|first=Brian|title=St. Pierre handles Hardy for five rounds|publisher=ESPN|date=28 March 2010|url=https://www.espn.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=5034282|access-date=7 November 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hardy looks to test out skill on Condit at UFC 120 in London|publisher=TSN.ca|date=14 October 2010|url=https://www.tsn.ca/mma/story/?id=337386|access-date=7 November 2010}}</ref> After the fight, St-Pierre stated his surprise that Hardy refused to tap. In the post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Hardy stated "....tap?...I don't know the meaning of tap."<ref>http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/289688 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


===Post-title fight===
===Post-title fight===
Hardy faced [[Carlos Condit]] on 16 October 2010 at [[UFC 120]] in his home country. During an exchange late in the first round, both Hardy and Condit threw left hooks at the same time: Hardy's punch staggered Condit, although Condit's punch dropped Hardy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/The-UFC-in-the-United-Kingdom-6-Unforgettable-Moments-36849 |title=The-UFC-in-the-United-Kingdom |publisher=sherdog.com |date=3 Nov 2011}}</ref> Condit followed up with two more punches on the ground, causing the referee to stop the fight at 4:27 of the first round, giving Hardy his first KO loss.


Hardy faced [[Anthony Johnson (fighter)|Anthony Johnson]] on 26 March 2011 at [[UFC Fight Night 24]]. Hardy lost via unanimous decision.
Following his loss to St-Pierre, Hardy stated his belief that St-Pierre should just quit MMA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2010/3/31/1398499/dan-hardy-i-can-become-world|title=Dan Hardy: 'I can become world champion within 12 months'|last=Jesse|first=Holland|date=Mar 31, 2010|work=MMA Mania|accessdate=1 June 2010}}</ref>


Hardy faced [[Chris Lytle]] on 14 August 2011 at [[UFC on Versus 5]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23562/dan-hardy-vs-chris-lytle-set-for-ufc-on-versus-5-main-card.mma |title=Dan Hardy vs. Chris Lytle set for UFC on Versus 5 main card |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=11 May 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513232643/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23562/dan-hardy-vs-chris-lytle-set-for-ufc-on-versus-5-main-card.mma |archive-date=13 May 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> Hardy stated that he had changed his training going into the fight, moving to Las Vegas to train at the Country Club with [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] to work on his grappling, particularly his wrestling defence/offence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/103911.html |title=Motivated Dan Hardy ready to reignite faltering UFC career |publisher=ESPN |date=3 August 2011 |access-date=3 August 2011}}</ref> He lost the fight via guillotine choke late in the third round. The bout was awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honours. Despite losing four fights in a row, [[Lorenzo Fertitta]] quoted he would not cut Hardy from the UFC, stating: "I ain't cutting Dan Hardy. I love guys that war!".
Hardy was next scheduled to fight at [[UFC 119]] against [[Dustin Hazelett]], who was coming off a loss to Hardy's team-mate, [[Paul Daley]]. Verbal agreements were made, but Hazelett later withdrew as he is due to get married in September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Hardy-Hazelett-Agreed-for-UFC-119-24270|title=Update: Hardy-Hazelett Off for UFC 119|work=[[Sherdog]]|accessdate=1 June 2010}}</ref>


Hardy is expected to face [[Carlos Condit]] on October 16, 2010 at [[UFC 120]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=11900&zoneid=13 |title=DAN HARDY VS. CARLOS CONDIT AT UFC 120 |publisher=mmaweekly.com |date=2010-06-28}}</ref>
Hardy faced [[Duane Ludwig]] on 26 May 2012 at [[UFC 146]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/2/22/2816873/ufc-146-dan-hardy-vs-duane-ludwig-booked-for-may-26-in-las-vegas|title=Dan Hardy vs Duane Ludwig booked for May 26 in Las Vegas |publisher=mmamania.com |date=22 February 2012 |access-date=22 February 2012}}</ref> Hardy defeated Ludwig via first-round KO, earning him his first victory since 2009.

He defeated [[Amir Sadollah]] via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 30–27) at [[UFC on Fuel TV 5]] on 29 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/2218/dan-hardy-vs-amir-sadollah-expected-for-ufc-nottingham.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130418195018/http://www.yourmma.tv/news/details.asp/id/2218/dan-hardy-vs-amir-sadollah-expected-for-ufc-nottingham.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=18 April 2013 |title=Dan Hardy vs. Amir Sadollah Set For UFC Nottingham |publisher=yourmma.tv |date=20 June 2012 }}</ref>

Hardy was expected to face [[Matt Brown (fighter)|Matt Brown]] on 20 April 2013 at [[UFC on Fox 7]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/8847158/matt-brown-face-dan-hardy-april-sources |title=Matt Brown to face Dan Hardy |publisher=[[ESPN]] |author=Brett Okamoto|date=15 January 2013}}</ref> However, Hardy was diagnosed with [[Wolff–Parkinson–White]] pattern <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/10/4316568/ufc-dan-hardy-surgery-wolff-parkinson-heart-condition-mma|title=Dan Hardy resisting 'pointless' heart surgery, seeks second opinion to expedite UFC return |publisher=mmamania.com |date=10 May 2013 |access-date=10 May 2013}}</ref> and replaced by [[Jordan Mein]].<ref name="HardyOut">{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/injury-forces-dan-hardy-off-ufc-on-fox-7-jordan-mein-now-meets-matt-brown |title=Injury forces Dan Hardy off UFC on FOX 7; Jordan Mein now meets Matt Brown |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Matt Erickson|date=2013-03-22|access-date=2013-03-22}}</ref>

===Medical condition===
In 2013, Hardy was diagnosed with [[Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome]]. A treatment for Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome is ablation, cauterising of heart tissue to fix the electrical pathway issue, however Hardy has refused to have this treatment on the basis that the condition has never actually given him any problems.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2013/nov/14/ufc-dan-hardy-heart-condition/#/0|title=Dan Hardy heart condition|publisher=lasvegasweekly.com |author=Sarah Feldberg|date=14 November 2013}}</ref> Eventually in October 2018 Hardy said in an interview that he has been medically cleared and eligible to return to fighting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dan-Hardy-Medically-Cleared-To-Compete-Considering-Return-To-Fighting-143447|title=Dan Hardy Medically Cleared To Compete, Considering Return To Fighting|date=October 5, 2018|author=Anthony Walker|publisher=sherdog.com}}</ref>

During his hiatus, Hardy served as a commentator for UFC's Fight Pass events,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://mmanuts.com/news/dan-hardy-commentate-ufc-fight-pass-events/|title=Dan Hardy to Commentate UFC Fight Pass Events|publisher=mmanuts.com|author=Dave Walsh |date=21 February 2014|access-date= 21 February 2014}}</ref> and works as an analyst on Fox Sports. In August 2017, Hardy joined [[Sky Sports]] as an analyst for [[Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/boxing/mayweather-mcgregor/mayweather-vs-mcgregor-carl-froch-commentary-sky-sports-reaction-fight-highlights-a7914881.html|title=Carl Froch slammed for being 'biased' against Conor McGregor|date=2017-08-27|work=The Independent|access-date=2017-08-28|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/08/dan-hardy-gets-spot-on-sky-sports-commentary-team-for-floyd-mayweather-vs-conor-mcgregor-6836959/|title=Sky Sports announce Mayweather-McGregor commentary team with Dan Hardy on board|last=Barry|first=Coral|date=2017-08-08|website=Metro|access-date=2017-08-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/8/16112142/sky-sports-announces-dan-hardy-as-part-of-floyd-mayweather-vs-conor-mcgregor-commentary-team|title=Sky Sports announces Dan Hardy as part of Mayweather vs. McGregor commentary team|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-08-28}}</ref> On 15 August 2019 Hardy appeared as a guest on [[The Joe Rogan Experience]], revealing he is joining USADA testing pool in order to be eligible for competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/ufc-dan-hardy-reentering-usada-pool-comeback|title=Dan Hardy says he's re-entering USADA testing pool in hopes of UFC comeback|date=August 19, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King}}</ref>

While on commentator duties for the second Polaris Squads event, Hardy revealed that he was planning to make his return to professional MMA for one final fight in the UFC at some point in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jitsmagazine.com/dan-hardy-reveals-plan-for-mma-return-ideally-next-year/|title=Dan Hardy Reveals Plan for MMA Return 'Ideally Next Year'|date=30 November 2020}}</ref>

=== UFC commentator ===
While working as a commentator at [[UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till]] on 26 July 2020, Dan Hardy was involved in a verbal confrontation with referee [[Herb Dean]] after Hardy took offence to what he believed to be a late stoppage by Dean in a bout between [[Francisco Trinaldo]] and Jai Herbert. UFC president [[Dana White]] indicated afterwards that he would not take action against Hardy but that he would not tolerate any confrontations of officials in future.<ref>[https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/ufc-dana-white-responds-dan-hardy-herb-dean-zero-tolerance Dana White: Incidents like Dan Hardy vs. Herb Dean 'can never happen' in UFC again] Mike Bohn and Ken Hathaway, [[MMAjunkie.com]] (July 31, 2020)</ref>

In March 2021, news surfaced that Hardy had been released from the UFC after he had been involved in another argument with a female UFC employee. Hardy disputed that he was terminated, however, and stated "I am no longer working directly with the UFC, ‘female’ part is irrelevant. It was a disagreement over an opportunity missed, or withheld, and I’d love some answers but can’t get any."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Marrocco|first=Steven|date=2021-03-07|title=Dan Hardy no longer 'working directly' with UFC after 'disagreement' with employee|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/7/22318341/dan-hardy-no-longer-working-directly-with-ufc-after-disagreement-with-employee|access-date=2021-03-08|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref>

In May 2021, Hardy announced that he had been released from his UFC fight contract.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|title=One-time welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy confirms his release from UFC fight contract|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/13/22433148/one-time-welterweight-title-challenger-dan-hardy-confirms-his-release-from-ufc-fight-contract|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=13 May 2021|language=en|date=13 May 2021}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Hardy is a fan of hardcore, punk and metal music, to the point where he is sponsored by Nottingham-based metal record label, [[Earache Records]].<ref name=autogenerated6>[http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/article-interview-dan-hardy.aspx MuscleTalk Interviews Dan Hardy]</ref> He has a passion for [[art]], rarely spending a day without a sketch pad in his bag until the age of 22.<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxingandmma/4593686/Dan-Hardy-aims-to-weather-Rory-Markhams-assault.html | work=The Daily Telegraph | location=London | title=Dan Hardy aims to weather Rory Markham's assault|quote=Training runs in freezing, sheeting rain after midnight and lonely long miles before dawn around Nottingham are the reminders to Dan Hardy that he has taken what he calls "the path of graft" towards his own enlightenment.|first=Gareth A|last=Davies|date=2009-02-11|accessdate=2010-04-30}}</ref> He gave up his degree in art and design in his final year at [[Nottingham Trent University]] to pursue MMA full time.
Hardy is a fan of punk, metal and hardcore music.<ref>{{cite web |title=MuscleTalk Interviews Dan Hardy |publisher=muscletalk.co.uk |date=10 August 2007 |url=http://interviews.muscletalk.co.uk/article-interview-dan-hardy.aspx |access-date=7 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915124419/http://interviews.muscletalk.co.uk/article-interview-dan-hardy.aspx |archive-date=15 September 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> His favourite hardcore bands include [[Earth Crisis]], [[Madball]], and [[Blood for Blood]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dan Hardy's twitter account|publisher=twitter.com|date=19 April 2011|url=https://twitter.com/danhardymma/status/60598303615762432 }}</ref> His opening song is "England Belongs To Me" by the British [[Oi!]] band [[Cock Sparrer]], and he and the band have recorded a version of the song together. He has a passion for art, rarely spending a day without a sketch pad in his bag until the age of 22. He gave up his degree in art and design in his final year at [[Nottingham Trent University]] to pursue MMA full-time.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxingandmma/4593686/Dan-Hardy-aims-to-weather-Rory-Markhams-assault.html| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090213152518/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxingandmma/4593686/Dan-Hardy-aims-to-weather-Rory-Markhams-assault.html| url-status=dead| archive-date=2009-02-13|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|title=Dan Hardy aims to weather Rory Markham's assault|first=Gareth A|last=Davies|date=2009-02-11|access-date=7 November 2010}}</ref>
Hardy lives in England. In recent years, he has also become an outspoken critic of [[trophy hunting]] on numerous occasions, even calling [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] "bad for the sport" due to his trophy-hunting in the States and abroad.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hardy|first=Dan|title=Dan Hardy Column: Fresh Approach Just What I Needed|url=http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Dan-Hardy-column-Fresh-approach-just-needed/story-14421424-detail/story.html#axzz2NBVIa7cu|archive-date=5 May 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505122220/http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Dan-Hardy-column-Fresh-approach-just-needed/story-14421424-detail/story.html%23axzz2NBVIa7cu|url-status=dead|work=Nottingham Post|publisher=Local World|access-date=11 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Helwani|first=Ariel|title=Dan Hardy talks retirement, says Matt Hughes is 'bad for the sport'|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/2/9/3967098/dan-hardy-talks-retirement-says-matt-hughes-is-bad-for-the-sport|work=MMAfighting.com|date=9 February 2013|publisher=Vox Media|access-date=11 March 2013}}</ref> Hardy is an [[agnostic]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bjpenn.com/exclusive-ufc-artist-dan-hardy-talks-self-expression-sadollah-hughes-critics-and-religion/ |title=Exclusive &#124; UFC Artist Dan Hardy Talks Self Expression, Sadollah, Hughes, Critics and Religion &#124; BJPENN.COM |access-date=30 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210090049/http://www.bjpenn.com/exclusive-ufc-artist-dan-hardy-talks-self-expression-sadollah-hughes-critics-and-religion/ |archive-date=10 December 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In 2015, Hardy was part of the Great Britain team for the first leg of the [[Clipper Round the World Yacht Race]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/news/article/british-ufc-fighter-to-wrestle-with-worlds-toughest-ocean-race |title=UFC Fighter to join Great Britain Team |work=Clipperroundtheworld |date=2015-06-23 |access-date=2015-10-08 }}</ref>


Hardy married UFC fighter [[Veronica Macedo]] on December 25, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-29 |title=Veronica Macedo, ex-UFC title challenger Dan Hardy celebrate Christmas wedding |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/veronica-macedo-marries-dan-hardy-christmas-wedding-photos-ufc-women-mma |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Mixed Martial Arts record==

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== Championships and achievements ==

*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (One time)
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight Of The Night]] (One time)
*'''[[Cage Warriors|Cage Warriors Fighting Championship]]'''
**Cage Warriors Welterweight Champion (Two times)
*'''CombatPress.com'''
**2019 Broadcast Analyst of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2020/01/combat-press-2019-mma-awards-other-categories/|title=Combat Press 2019 MMA Awards: Other Awards|author=Bryan Henderson|publisher=combatpress.com|date=January 22, 2020}}</ref>

== Mixed martial arts record ==
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| nc= 1
|losses=7
| ko-wins= 14
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|ko-wins=12
| ko-losses= 1
| sub-wins= 2
|ko-losses=0
|sub-wins=4
| sub-losses= 4
| dec-wins= 9
|sub-losses=3
|dec-wins=8
| dec-losses= 4
|dec-losses=2
| dq-wins=
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| dq-losses= 1
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|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Result'''
| align=center| {{nowrap|25–10 (1)}}
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Record'''
| [[Amir Sadollah]]
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Opponent'''
| Decision (unanimous)
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Method'''
| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic]]
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Event'''
| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|September|29}}
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Date'''
| align=center| 3
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Round'''
| align=center| 5:00
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Time'''
| [[Nottingham]], England
!style='border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3'|'''Location''''
|
!style="border-style:none none solid solid; background:#e3e3e3;"|'''Notes'''
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|
|align=center|
| align=center| 24–10 (1)
| [[Duane Ludwig]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Carlos Condit]]
| KO (punch and elbows)
|
|[[UFC 120]]
| [[UFC 146]]
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2010|October|16}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|May|26}}
|align=center|
| align=center| 1
|align=center|
| align=center| 3:51
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|ENG}} [[London, England]]
| {{small|Knockout of the Night.}}
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|23-7 (1)
| align=center| 23–10 (1)
| [[Chris Lytle]]
|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Georges St. Pierre]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
|Decision (Unanimous)
|[[UFC 111|UFC 111: St.Pierre vs. Hardy]]
| [[UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle]]
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2010|March|27}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|August|14}}
|align=center|5
| align=center| 3
|align=center|5:00
| align=center| 4:16
| [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Newark, New Jersey]]
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|align=center|For UFC Welterweight Championship
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|23-6 (1)
| align=center| 23–9 (1)
| [[Anthony Johnson (fighter)|Anthony Johnson]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Swick]]
| Decision (Unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 105|UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera]]
| [[UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis]]
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2009|November|14}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|March|26}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Seattle, Washington]], United States
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Manchester, England]]
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|22-6 (1)
| align=center| 23–8 (1)
| [[Carlos Condit]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Marcus Davis]]
| Decision (Split)
| KO (punch)
|[[UFC 99|UFC 99: The Comeback]]
| [[UFC 120]]
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2009|June|13}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2010|October|16}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 4:27
| [[London]], England
|{{flagicon|Germany}} [[Cologne, Germany]]
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss

|align=center|21-6 (1)
| align=center| 23–7 (1)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rory Markham]]
| [[Georges St-Pierre]]
| KO (Punch)
| Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 95|UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson]]
| [[UFC 111]]
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2009|February|21}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2010|March|27}}
|align='center'|1
|align='center'|1:09
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|England}} [[London, England]]
| [[Newark, New Jersey]], United States
| {{small|For the [[UFC Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20-6 (1)
| align=center| 23–6 (1)
| [[Mike Swick]]
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Akihiro Gono]]
| Decision (Split)
| Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 89|UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben]]
| [[UFC 105]]
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2008|October|18}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|November|14}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Birmingham, England]]
| [[Manchester]], England
| {{small|[[UFC Welterweight Championship|UFC Welterweight]] title eliminator.}}
|UFC Debut
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19-6 (1)
| align=center| 22–6 (1)
| [[Marcus Davis]]
|{{flagicon|Germany}} [[Daniel Weichel]]
|TKO (Elbows)
| Decision (split)
| [[UFC 99]]
|UF: Punishment
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2008|May|03}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|June|13}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|1:49
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Cologne]], Germany
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Doncaster, England]]
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18-6 (1)
| align=center| 21–6 (1)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chad Reiner]]
| [[Rory Markham]]
|KO (Punches)
| KO (punch)
| [[UFC 95]]
|CWFC: Enter the Rough House 6
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2008|April|19}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|February|21}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|2:10
| align=center| 1:09
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Nottingham, England]]
| [[London]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17-6 (1)
| align=center| 20–6 (1)
| [[Akihiro Gono]]
|{{flagicon|Spain}} [[Manuel Garcia (fighter)|Manuel Garcia]]
| Decision (split)
|Submission (Punches)
| [[UFC 89]]
|CWFC: Enter The Rough House 5
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2007|December|08}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2008|October|18}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|2:21
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Nottingham, England]]
| [[Birmingham]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16-6 (1)
| align=center| 19–6 (1)
| [[Daniel Weichel]]
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Yoshiyuki Yoshida]]
| TKO (elbows)
|DQ (Accidental groin kick)
|GCM: Cage Force 5
| Ultimate Force: Punishment
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2007|December|01}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2008|May|03}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|0:04
| align=center| 1:49
| [[Doncaster]], England
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Tokyo, Japan]]
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16-5 (1)
| align=center| 18–6 (1)
| Chad Reiner
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Hidetaka Monma]]
|TKO (Corner Stoppage)
| TKO (punches)
| [[2008 in Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors: Enter the Rough House 6|CWFC: Enter the Rough House 6]]
|GCM: Cage Force 4
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2007|September|08}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2008|April|19}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|0:29
| align=center| 2:10
| [[Nottingham]], England
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Tokyo, Japan]]
| {{small|Defended the [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship|Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15-5 (1)
| align=center| 17–6 (1)
| Manuel Garcia
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Daizo Ishige]]
| TKO (submission to punches)
|Decision (Unanimous)
| CWFC: Enter The Rough House 5
|GCM: Cage Force 3
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2007|May|27}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2007|December|08}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 2:21
| [[Nottingham]], England
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Tokyo, Japan]]
| {{small|Defended the [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship|Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14-5 (1)
| align=center| 16–6 (1)
| [[Yoshiyuki Yoshida]]
|{{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Willy Ni]]
| DQ (groin kick)
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| GCM: Cage Force 5
|CWFC: Enter The Rough House 2
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2007|April|28}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2007|December|01}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|0:39
| align=center| 0:04
| [[Tokyo]], Japan
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Nottingham, England]]
| {{small|GCM welterweight final.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13-5 (1)
| align=center| 16–5 (1)
| [[Hidetaka Monma]]
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Alexandre Izidro]]
|TKO (Punches)
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| GCM: Cage Force 4
|CWFC: Enter The Rough House
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2006|December|09}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2007|September|08}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|4:56
| align=center| 0:29
| [[Tokyo]], Japan
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Nottingham, England]]
| {{small|GCM welterweight semi-final.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12-5 (1)
| align=center| 15–5 (1)
| Daizo Ishige
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Danny Rushton]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|TKO (Corner Stoppage)
| GCM: Cage Force EX Eastern Bound
|CWFC: Showdown
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2006|September|16}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2007|May|27}}
|align='center'|
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Tokyo]], Japan
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Sheffield, England]]
| {{small|GCM welterweight quarter-final.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11-5 (1)
| align=center| 14–5 (1)
| Willy Ni
|{{flagicon|France}} [[David Baron (fighter)|David Baron]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
|Decision (Unanimous)
| CWFC: Enter The Rough House 2
|2H2H: Road to Japan
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2006|June|18}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2007|April|28}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|3:00
| align=center| 0:39
| [[Nottingham]], England
|{{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Holland]]
| {{small|Defended the [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship|Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11-4 (1)
| align=center| 13–5 (1)
| Alexandre Izidro
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Forrest Petz]]
| TKO (punches)
|Decision (Unanimous)
| [[2006 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Enter The Rough House|CWFC: Enter The Rough House]]
|Fightfest 2
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2006|April|14}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2006|December|09}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 4:56
| [[Nottingham]], England
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Canton, Ohio]]
| {{small|Defended the [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship|Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11-3 (1)
| align=center| 12–5 (1)
| Danny Rushton
|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Diego Gonzalez (fighter)|Diego Gonzalez]]
|TKO (Cut)
| TKO (retirement)
| [[2006 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Showdown|CWFC: Showdown]]
|CWFC: Strike Force 5
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2006|March|25}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2006|September|16}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|0:19
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Coventry, England]]
| [[Sheffield]], England
| {{small|Defended the [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship|Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|10-3 (1)
| align=center| 11–5 (1)
| [[David Baron (fighter)|David Baron]]
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Matt Thorpe]]
|Decision (Split)
| Decision
| 2 Hot 2 Handle: Road to Japan
|CWFC: Strike Force 4
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|November|26}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2006|June|18}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 3:00
| [[Amsterdam]], Netherlands
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Coventry, England]]
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|-align=center
| align=center| 11–4 (1)
|colspan=1 style="background: #c5d2ea" |No Contest
| [[Forrest Petz]]
|align=center|9-3 (1)
| Decision (unanimous)
|align=left|{{flagicon|Sweden}} [[Diego Gonzalez (fighter)|Diego Gonzalez]]
| Fightfest 2
|align=left|No Contest
| {{dts|format=dmy|2006|April|14}}
|align=left|CWFC: Strike Force 3
| align=center| 3
|align=left|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|October|01}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Canton, Ohio]], United States
|align='center'|1:19
|
|align=left|{{flagicon|England}} [[Coventry, England]]
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9-3
| align=center| 11–3 (1)
| Diego Gonzalez
|{{flagicon|Turkey}} [[Sami Berik]]
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
|Decision (Unanimous)
| [[2006 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Strike Force 5|CWFC: Strike Force 5]]
|CWFC: Quest 3
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|September|17}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2006|March|25}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 0:19
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Sheffield, England]]
| [[Coventry]], England
| {{small|Defended the [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship|Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8-3
| align=center| 10–3 (1)
| Matt Thorpe
|{{flagicon|Spain}} [[Lautaro Arborelo]]
| Decision (split)
|TKO
|CWFC: Strike Force 2
| [[2005 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Strike Force 4|CWFC: Strike Force 4]]
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|July|16}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|November|26}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 5
|align='center'|3:52
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Coventry, England]]
| [[Coventry]], England
| {{small|Won the vacant [[Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship|Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{nocontest}}NC
|align=center|7-3
| align=center| 9–3 (1)
| Diego Gonzalez
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Alexandre Izidro]]
| NC (overturned)
|Decision (Majority)
| [[2005 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Strike Force 3|CWFC: Strike Force 3]]
|KOTC: Warzone
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|June|24}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|October|01}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 1:19
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Sheffield, England]]
| [[Coventry]], England
| {{small|Originally a submission (arm-triangle choke) win for Gonzalez; overturned due to punches to the back of the head.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6-3
| align=center| 9–3
| Sami Berik
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Stuart Barrs]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|TKO
| [[2005 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Quest 3|CWFC: Quest 3]]
|UK: Storm
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|June|18}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|September|17}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Birmingham, England]]
| [[Sheffield]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5-3
| align=center| 8–3
| Lautaro Arborelo
|{{flagicon|France}} [[David Baron (fighter)|David Baron]]
| TKO (punches)
|Submission (Triangle Choke)
|CWFC: Strike Force
| [[2005 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Strike Force 2|CWFC: Strike Force 2]]
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|May|21}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|July|16}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 3
|align='center'|3:10
| align=center| 3:52
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Coventry, England]]
| [[Coventry]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5-2
| align=center| 7–3
| Alexandre Izidro
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Andy Walker (fighter)|Andy Walker]]
| Decision (unanimous)
|TKO (Strikes)
| [[2005 in King of the Cage#KOTC: Warzone|KOTC: Warzone]]
|CWFC: Quest
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|April|08}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|June|24}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| 5:00
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Yorkshire, England]]
| [[Sheffield]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4-2
| align=center| 6–3
| Stuart Barrs
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Lee Doski]]
| TKO (punches)
|Submission (Injury)
|Fight Club UK 1
| UK Storm 2
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2005|January|29}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|June|18}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| 2:44
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Sheffield, England]]
| [[Birmingham]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3-2
| align=center| 5–3
| [[David Baron (fighter)|David Baron]]
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Aaron Barrow]]
| Submission (triangle choke)
|KO
| [[2005 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Strike Force|CWFC: Strike Force]]
|CWFC 9: Xtreme Xmas
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2004|December|18}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|May|21}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|0:13
| align=center| 3:10
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Sheffield, England]]
| [[Coventry]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2-2
| align=center| 5–2
| Andy Walker
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Pat Healy (fighter)|Pat Healy]]
| TKO (punches)
|Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| [[2005 in Cage Warriors#CWFC: Quest 1|CWFC: Quest 1]]
|Absolute Fighting Championships 10
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2004|October|30}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|April|08}}
|align='center'|1
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|3:50
| align=center| 3:26
| [[Yorkshire]], England
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]]
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2-1
| align=center| 4–2
| Lee Doski
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Andy Melia]]
|Submission (Strikes)
| Submission (injury)
| Fight Club UK 1
|CWFC 8: Brutal Force
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2004|September|18}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2005|January|29}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 2
|align='center'|N/A
| align=center| N/A
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Sheffield, England]]
| [[Sheffield]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1-1
| align=center| 3–2
| Aaron Barrow
|{{flagicon|Wales}} [[Paul Jenkins (fighter)|Paul Jenkins]]
| KO (head kick and punches)
|Decision (Majority)
| [[2004 in Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors 9: Xtreme Xmas|CWFC 9: Xtreme Xmas]]
|Full Contact Fight Night 2
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2004|August|14}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2004|December|18}}
|align='center'|3
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|5:00
| align=center| 0:13
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Portsmouth, England]]
| [[Sheffield]], England
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|0-1
| align=center| 2–2
| [[Pat Healy (fighter)|Pat Healy]]
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Lee Doski]]
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Absolute Fighting Championships 10
|Extreme Brawl 7
|{{dts|link=off|format=dmy|2004|June|06}}
| {{dts|format=dmy|2004|October|30}}
|align='center'|2
| align=center| 1
|align='center'|4:59
| align=center| 3:50
| [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|England}} [[Bracknell, England]]
|}
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|-

| {{yes2}}Win
==References and footnotes==
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| Andy Melia
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| [[2004 in Cage Warriors#Cage Warriors 8: Brutal Force|CWFC 8: Brutal Force]]
| {{dts|format=dmy|2004|September|18}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:55
| [[Sheffield]], England
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–1
| Paul Jenkins
| Decision (majority)
| Full Contact Fight Night 2
| {{dts|format=dmy|2004|August|14}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Portsmouth]], England
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| align=center| 0–1
| Lee Doski
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Extreme Brawl 7
| {{dts|format=dmy|2004|June|06}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:59
| [[Bracknell]], England
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of male mixed martial artists]]


* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]
*{{Sherdog|id=10629|name=Dan Hardy}}

== References and footnotes ==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{UFC|dan-hardy}}
* {{Sherdog|10629}}

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Latest revision as of 13:49, 23 December 2024

For other persons with similar names, see Daniel Hardy (disambiguation).

Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy at the UFC 146 Weigh-ins
BornDaniel Mark Hardy[1]
(1982-05-17) 17 May 1982 (age 42)
Nottingham, England
Other namesThe Outlaw
ResidenceNottingham, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofNottingham, England
TeamHardy-Wallhead MMA
RankBlack belt in Taekwondo
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2004–2012 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins25
By knockout14
By submission2
By decision9
Losses10
By knockout1
By submission4
By decision4
By disqualification1
No contests1
Other information
UniversityNottingham Trent University
Websitehttp://www.danhardymma.co.uk/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 3 August 2011

Daniel Mark Hardy[1] (born 17 May 1982) is an English former mixed martial artist who fought in the welterweight division. During his professional MMA career, which began in 2004, Hardy fought in multiple promotions, such as Cage Force and Cage Warriors, before signing a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2008. In 2010, he fought Georges St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship, but lost the bout via decision.

Biography

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Hardy was born in Nottingham, England, where he began martial arts training at the age of 5. Hardy's initial education was in taekwondo, and he later began competing at the age of 7. He started practising other martial arts as a teenager, which included karate, jujutsu, judo and eventually wushu. He began muay Thai and boxing at the age of 19. He then moved to mixed martial arts a year later. His nickname, "The Outlaw", comes from the screen name he used online when he was looking for training partners after a disagreement with a coach which led to his former training partners being forbidden to work with him.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Hardy defeated Akihiro Gono via split decision in his UFC debut at UFC 89 on October 18, 2008.[3] Gono was left swollen and bloody by several of Hardy's left hooks.[4] Gono rocked Hardy on several occasions. In the third round, Gono pushed Hardy to the canvas and while there, landed an illegal knee to the head of the downed fighter causing the fight to be stopped for a lengthy period and a point deduction for Gono. Hardy recovered and went on to win the split decision (29–28, 28–29, and 29–28).

Hardy knocked out Rory Markham at 1:09 of the first round on 21 February 2009 at UFC 95.[5][6] In his post-fight interview, Hardy retorted to Markham's pre-fight accusation that he had weak hands by exclaiming to the ecstatic crowd, "No punching power? What do you have to say about that?"

Hardy next faced Marcus Davis at UFC 99 on 13 June 2009. The grudge between the two began with the American Davis fighting in the UK against local fighters and defeating them all. Hardy stated that the UK was his home and began openly insulting Davis, calling him a 'fake Irishman' and stating that Davis's website "looked like a St. Patrick's day gift shop blew up."[7] Afterwards, on a UK underground MMA website, Hardy encouraged fans to post photoshopped pictures of Davis in a homosexual fashion. The pictures upset Davis, causing him to confront Hardy at a UFC 99 press conference. The two continued to argue, but finally agreed to settle it in the cage.[8] Hardy won the fight via split decision. Davis stormed out of the cage, ignoring Hardy's attempts to make peace. Davis later told reporters that he wanted a rematch with Hardy in Ireland or Boston, as well as stating how controversial he thought the decision was.[9] Hardy insisted in his post-fight interview with Davis (and after the event to fans) that all of the controversy was an effort to get Davis off his game-plan and that it was nothing personal.

On 14 November 2009 at UFC 105, he faced Mike Swick, who replaced an injured Dong Hyun Kim. At a press conference in Manchester[10] Hardy was the underdog coming into the fight,[11] but managed to rock Swick early in the first round with a straight right hand, which appeared to dent the American's confidence.[12] Hardy won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28) and booked his place as the #1 contender for the UFC Welterweight Championship. In being awarded the title shot, Hardy became the first English fighter in UFC history to receive one. UFC President Dana White confirmed at the post-fight press conference that the fight would most likely be held in Las Vegas. Hardy stated in a post-fight interview with Sherdog.com that the next event in Las Vegas (UFC 109) in February was too early for him and he would rather wait.[13]

Title shot

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Hardy fought Georges St-Pierre for the welterweight title on 27 March 2010 at UFC 111 in Newark, New Jersey.[14] St-Pierre won the bout via unanimous decision.[15][16] After the fight, St-Pierre stated his surprise that Hardy refused to tap. In the post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Hardy stated "....tap?...I don't know the meaning of tap."[17]

Post-title fight

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Hardy faced Carlos Condit on 16 October 2010 at UFC 120 in his home country. During an exchange late in the first round, both Hardy and Condit threw left hooks at the same time: Hardy's punch staggered Condit, although Condit's punch dropped Hardy.[18] Condit followed up with two more punches on the ground, causing the referee to stop the fight at 4:27 of the first round, giving Hardy his first KO loss.

Hardy faced Anthony Johnson on 26 March 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24. Hardy lost via unanimous decision.

Hardy faced Chris Lytle on 14 August 2011 at UFC on Versus 5.[19] Hardy stated that he had changed his training going into the fight, moving to Las Vegas to train at the Country Club with Roy Nelson to work on his grappling, particularly his wrestling defence/offence.[20] He lost the fight via guillotine choke late in the third round. The bout was awarded Fight of the Night honours. Despite losing four fights in a row, Lorenzo Fertitta quoted he would not cut Hardy from the UFC, stating: "I ain't cutting Dan Hardy. I love guys that war!".

Hardy faced Duane Ludwig on 26 May 2012 at UFC 146.[21] Hardy defeated Ludwig via first-round KO, earning him his first victory since 2009.

He defeated Amir Sadollah via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 30–27) at UFC on Fuel TV 5 on 29 September 2012.[22]

Hardy was expected to face Matt Brown on 20 April 2013 at UFC on Fox 7.[23] However, Hardy was diagnosed with Wolff–Parkinson–White pattern [24] and replaced by Jordan Mein.[25]

Medical condition

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In 2013, Hardy was diagnosed with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome. A treatment for Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome is ablation, cauterising of heart tissue to fix the electrical pathway issue, however Hardy has refused to have this treatment on the basis that the condition has never actually given him any problems.[26] Eventually in October 2018 Hardy said in an interview that he has been medically cleared and eligible to return to fighting.[27]

During his hiatus, Hardy served as a commentator for UFC's Fight Pass events,[28] and works as an analyst on Fox Sports. In August 2017, Hardy joined Sky Sports as an analyst for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor.[29][30][31] On 15 August 2019 Hardy appeared as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, revealing he is joining USADA testing pool in order to be eligible for competition.[32]

While on commentator duties for the second Polaris Squads event, Hardy revealed that he was planning to make his return to professional MMA for one final fight in the UFC at some point in 2021.[33]

UFC commentator

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While working as a commentator at UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till on 26 July 2020, Dan Hardy was involved in a verbal confrontation with referee Herb Dean after Hardy took offence to what he believed to be a late stoppage by Dean in a bout between Francisco Trinaldo and Jai Herbert. UFC president Dana White indicated afterwards that he would not take action against Hardy but that he would not tolerate any confrontations of officials in future.[34]

In March 2021, news surfaced that Hardy had been released from the UFC after he had been involved in another argument with a female UFC employee. Hardy disputed that he was terminated, however, and stated "I am no longer working directly with the UFC, ‘female’ part is irrelevant. It was a disagreement over an opportunity missed, or withheld, and I’d love some answers but can’t get any."[35]

In May 2021, Hardy announced that he had been released from his UFC fight contract.[36]

Personal life

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Hardy is a fan of punk, metal and hardcore music.[37] His favourite hardcore bands include Earth Crisis, Madball, and Blood for Blood.[38] His opening song is "England Belongs To Me" by the British Oi! band Cock Sparrer, and he and the band have recorded a version of the song together. He has a passion for art, rarely spending a day without a sketch pad in his bag until the age of 22. He gave up his degree in art and design in his final year at Nottingham Trent University to pursue MMA full-time.[39] Hardy lives in England. In recent years, he has also become an outspoken critic of trophy hunting on numerous occasions, even calling Matt Hughes "bad for the sport" due to his trophy-hunting in the States and abroad.[40][41] Hardy is an agnostic.[42] In 2015, Hardy was part of the Great Britain team for the first leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.[43]

Hardy married UFC fighter Veronica Macedo on December 25, 2022.[44]

Championships and achievements

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
36 matches 25 wins 10 losses
By knockout 14 1
By submission 2 4
By decision 9 4
By disqualification 0 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 25–10 (1) Amir Sadollah Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic 29 September 2012 3 5:00 Nottingham, England
Win 24–10 (1) Duane Ludwig KO (punch and elbows) UFC 146 26 May 2012 1 3:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Knockout of the Night.
Loss 23–10 (1) Chris Lytle Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle 14 August 2011 3 4:16 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 23–9 (1) Anthony Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis 26 March 2011 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States
Loss 23–8 (1) Carlos Condit KO (punch) UFC 120 16 October 2010 1 4:27 London, England
Loss 23–7 (1) Georges St-Pierre Decision (unanimous) UFC 111 27 March 2010 5 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States For the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win 23–6 (1) Mike Swick Decision (unanimous) UFC 105 14 November 2009 3 5:00 Manchester, England UFC Welterweight title eliminator.
Win 22–6 (1) Marcus Davis Decision (split) UFC 99 13 June 2009 3 5:00 Cologne, Germany
Win 21–6 (1) Rory Markham KO (punch) UFC 95 21 February 2009 1 1:09 London, England
Win 20–6 (1) Akihiro Gono Decision (split) UFC 89 18 October 2008 3 5:00 Birmingham, England
Win 19–6 (1) Daniel Weichel TKO (elbows) Ultimate Force: Punishment 3 May 2008 2 1:49 Doncaster, England
Win 18–6 (1) Chad Reiner TKO (punches) CWFC: Enter the Rough House 6 19 April 2008 3 2:10 Nottingham, England Defended the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Win 17–6 (1) Manuel Garcia TKO (submission to punches) CWFC: Enter The Rough House 5 8 December 2007 1 2:21 Nottingham, England Defended the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Loss 16–6 (1) Yoshiyuki Yoshida DQ (groin kick) GCM: Cage Force 5 1 December 2007 2 0:04 Tokyo, Japan GCM welterweight final.
Win 16–5 (1) Hidetaka Monma TKO (corner stoppage) GCM: Cage Force 4 8 September 2007 3 0:29 Tokyo, Japan GCM welterweight semi-final.
Win 15–5 (1) Daizo Ishige Decision (unanimous) GCM: Cage Force EX Eastern Bound 27 May 2007 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan GCM welterweight quarter-final.
Win 14–5 (1) Willy Ni Submission (guillotine choke) CWFC: Enter The Rough House 2 28 April 2007 2 0:39 Nottingham, England Defended the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Win 13–5 (1) Alexandre Izidro TKO (punches) CWFC: Enter The Rough House 9 December 2006 3 4:56 Nottingham, England Defended the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Win 12–5 (1) Danny Rushton TKO (retirement) CWFC: Showdown 16 September 2006 1 5:00 Sheffield, England Defended the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Loss 11–5 (1) David Baron Decision 2 Hot 2 Handle: Road to Japan 18 June 2006 2 3:00 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Loss 11–4 (1) Forrest Petz Decision (unanimous) Fightfest 2 14 April 2006 3 5:00 Canton, Ohio, United States
Win 11–3 (1) Diego Gonzalez TKO (doctor stoppage) CWFC: Strike Force 5 25 March 2006 3 0:19 Coventry, England Defended the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Win 10–3 (1) Matt Thorpe Decision (split) CWFC: Strike Force 4 26 November 2005 5 5:00 Coventry, England Won the vacant Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
NC 9–3 (1) Diego Gonzalez NC (overturned) CWFC: Strike Force 3 1 October 2005 2 1:19 Coventry, England Originally a submission (arm-triangle choke) win for Gonzalez; overturned due to punches to the back of the head.
Win 9–3 Sami Berik Decision (unanimous) CWFC: Quest 3 17 September 2005 3 5:00 Sheffield, England
Win 8–3 Lautaro Arborelo TKO (punches) CWFC: Strike Force 2 16 July 2005 3 3:52 Coventry, England
Win 7–3 Alexandre Izidro Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Warzone 24 June 2005 2 5:00 Sheffield, England
Win 6–3 Stuart Barrs TKO (punches) UK Storm 2 18 June 2005 2 2:44 Birmingham, England
Loss 5–3 David Baron Submission (triangle choke) CWFC: Strike Force 21 May 2005 2 3:10 Coventry, England
Win 5–2 Andy Walker TKO (punches) CWFC: Quest 1 8 April 2005 1 3:26 Yorkshire, England
Win 4–2 Lee Doski Submission (injury) Fight Club UK 1 29 January 2005 2 N/A Sheffield, England
Win 3–2 Aaron Barrow KO (head kick and punches) CWFC 9: Xtreme Xmas 18 December 2004 1 0:13 Sheffield, England
Loss 2–2 Pat Healy Submission (guillotine choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 10 30 October 2004 1 3:50 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 2–1 Andy Melia TKO (submission to punches) CWFC 8: Brutal Force 18 September 2004 2 3:55 Sheffield, England
Win 1–1 Paul Jenkins Decision (majority) Full Contact Fight Night 2 14 August 2004 3 5:00 Portsmouth, England
Loss 0–1 Lee Doski Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Brawl 7 6 June 2004 2 4:59 Bracknell, England

See also

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References and footnotes

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  1. ^ a b http://boxing.nv.gov/2012%20Results%20Web/05-26-12%20MMA.pdf [permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Hardy, Dan (2007). Part Reptile: UFC, MMA and Me. Headline. ISBN 978-1472243805.
  3. ^ "Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy". danhardymma.com. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
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