Former NFL player Greg Hardy now has a successful amateur-MMA debut under his belt. The 29-year-old former Pro Bowler scored a 32-second knockout win over fellow amateur Joe Hawkins (0-1) at a regional show in Fort Pierce, Fla. However, a referee was forced to pry Hardy (1-0), who delivered at least one punch after the official tried to halt the bout, off of his opponent. Here’s the video: ESPN.com , which covered the fight, recapped the former defensive end’s past: “In 2014, Hardy’s NFL career took a turn for the worse when he was accused of domestic violence.
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Video: Former NFLer, UFC hopeful Greg Hardy wins MMA debut (but delivers late blow) – MMA Junkie