A former pro footballer is making significant strides in the fight business. Ex-NFL star Greg Hardy scored an impressive TKO victory over Maurice Greene on Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 39. Hardy dropped Greene with a massive right hand, dropping the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter on the ground.

The former 2nd team All-Pro then pounced on his downed opponent with a ferocious attack. Greene tried his best to get out of his vulnerable state, but couldnā€™t stop the rain of strikes. This forced referee Herb Dean to stop the fight at 1:12 mark of the second round.

Hardy was aggressive from the get go of the opening round, forcing Greene to back up early. A hard hit from the one-time Pro-Bowler forced the fight to get to the ground.

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Greene was able to weather the early storm. However, that didnā€™t last long as Hardyā€™s power proved to be the difference maker in the fight.

The win improved Hardyā€™s MMA record to 7-2, with his UFC mark now standing at 4-2. Likewise, he is now a winner in three of his last four bouts.

Hardy is certainly new to the fight scene after moving on from a six-year career in the NFL. But heā€™s showing that he is making significant improvements with every fight. This standout win should definitely turn heads toward the former defensive end.

Greg Hardy actually didnā€™t make weight during the official weigh-ins. Initially coming in at 266.5 pounds, he was given an hour to shed the extra weight. Hardy successfully made weight on his second try, tipping the scale at 264.5 pounds.