Best fights of Dan Hardy
Over 8 years as a professional, Dan Hardy has compiled a 25-10 (16) record, including nine title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Dan Hardy defeats Mike Swick
On November 14, 2009 Dan Hardy faced Mike Swick in a welterweight bout. Hardy was 27 years old with a record of 22-6, and Swick was 30 with a record of 14-2. Hardy was on a 6-fight winning streak and Swick was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hardy won via unanimous decision.
2. Dan Hardy defeats Akihiro Gono
On October 18, 2008 Dan Hardy faced Akihiro Gono in a welterweight bout. Hardy was 26 years old with a record of 19-6, and Gono was 34 with a record of 29-12-7. Hardy was on a 3-fight winning streak and Gono was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hardy won via split decision.
3. Dan Hardy KOs Manuel Garcia
On December 8, 2007 Dan Hardy defended his Cage Warriors welterweight title against Manuel Garcia. Hardy was 25 years old with a record of 16-6, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardy was coming off a loss. Hardy stopped Manuel Garcia via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Dan Hardy loses to Georges St-Pierre via unanimous decision
On March 27, 2010 Dan Hardy fought Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight title. Hardy was 27 years old with a record of 23-6, and St-Pierre was 28 with a record of 19-2. Hardy was on a 7-fight winning streak and St-Pierre was on a 6-fight winning streak. Hardy lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with St-Pierre.
5. Dan Hardy KOs Danny Rushton
On September 16, 2006 Dan Hardy defended his Cage Warriors welterweight title against Danny Rushton. Hardy was 24 years old with a record of 11-5, and Rushton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardy was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hardy stopped Danny Rushton via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.