Gallery Photos: UFC on ESPN+ 8 media day with Souza, Hermansson, Hardy, Perry and more PLANTATION, Fla. – Dmitrii Smoliakov minces no words when it comes to Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 8 matchup with Greg Hardy . He knows he’s being positioned to lose, but said a big surprise is in store. Why does Smoliakov (9-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) carry so much confidence going into the bout? Because his upcoming encounter with Hardy (3-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) won’t be the first time they’ve exchanged fisticuffs. They’ve done it inside the gym, and Smoliakov said that experience will aid him in victory over the former NFL star.
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Dmitrii Smoliakov recalls sparring Greg Hardy, says UFC made mistake with matchup – MMA Junkie