Greg Hardy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Greg Hardy. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Greg Hardy is an American athlete known for his careers in both American football and mixed martial arts. He played as a defensive end in the NFL for six seasons, most notably with the Carolina Panthers. Following his NFL career, Hardy transitioned to mixed martial arts and boxing, marking a career shift to combat sports.

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2004: State Championship in Football

In 2004, Greg Hardy helped lead his high school football team to the state championship.

2012: Recorded 11 Sacks Despite Injury

In 2012, Greg Hardy recorded 11 sacks despite sustaining a broken thumb in September.

2013: Record-Setting Season

In 2013, Greg Hardy finished with a single game team record of four sacks and ended up recording a team-record 15 sacks, earning his first trip to the 2014 Pro Bowl and being named a second-team All Pro.

2013: Successful Season with Panthers

In 2013, Greg Hardy had a successful season setting a Carolina Panthers' single-season record for sacks and earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors.

2014: Pro Bowl Appearance

In 2014, Greg Hardy made his first appearance at the Pro Bowl following his successful 2013 season.

November 4, 2017: Amateur MMA Debut

On November 4, 2017, Greg Hardy made his amateur MMA debut, defeating Joe Hawkins by knockout.

December 1, 2017: Second Amateur MMA Win

On December 1, 2017, Greg Hardy's amateur MMA record improved to 2-0 with a first-round TKO victory over Kenneth Woods.

February 16, 2018: Third Amateur MMA Win

On February 16, 2018, Greg Hardy was victorious in his third amateur bout, defeating Ryan Chester via knockout.

September 29, 2018: Third Professional Fight

On September 29, 2018, Greg Hardy faced Rasheem Jones at Xtreme Fight Night 352 and won by knockout in the first round.

April 27, 2019: Second UFC Fight

On April 27, 2019, Greg Hardy faced Dmitry Smolyakov at UFC Fight Night and won via TKO in the first round.

July 20, 2019: UFC Fight

On July 20, 2019, Greg Hardy faced Juan Adams at UFC on ESPN 4 and won the fight via TKO in the first round.

May 9, 2020: UFC Fight

On May 9, 2020, Greg Hardy fought Yorgan De Castro and won by unanimous decision.

October 31, 2020: UFC Fight

On October 31, 2020, Greg Hardy faced Maurice Greene at UFC Fight Night 181 and won by technical knockout in round two.

October 8, 2022: Professional Boxing Debut

On October 8, 2022, Greg Hardy made his professional boxing debut against Mike Cook, winning by knockout in the 2nd round.

November 19, 2022: Victory over Hasim Rahman Jr.

On November 19, 2022, Greg Hardy defeated Hasim Rahman Jr. by unanimous decision on the undercard of MF & DAZN: X Series 003, taking the fight on one week's notice.