Former UFC fighter arrested for assaulting girlfriend in the United States

G. Hardy (photo) upon arrival at UFC 272. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @greghardyjr

Former UFC fighter and former NFL player, Greg hardy was arrested on charges of physically assaulting his girlfriend last Wednesday (4), in Richardson, Texas (USA). According to police records, they were allegedly involved in an argument that culminated in physical assault. The information was released by 'TMZ'.

After the incident, the former athlete allegedly took his partner's car and left the scene. Hardy currently remains in custody at the Richardson Detention Center, awaiting a hearing scheduled for Friday (6), when the possibility of bail will be defined.

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According to police reports, the girlfriend accuses Greg of pushing her with both hands. The force allegedly caused her to fall onto the bed. The former UFC fighter then held her with one hand around her neck. The woman appeared with scratches and redness on her arms.

Hardy admitted to police that he had an argument with his girlfriend after she checked messages on his phone. According to his account, she repeatedly poked him in the forehead during the argument, but did not hurt him. He said he grabbed her by the arms and put her on the bed to push her away, and denied any other form of aggression.

Greg Hardy has already been arrested

In 2014, he was convicted of assaulting and threatening to kill his then-girlfriend and was sentenced to 18 months probation. The charges were later dropped after the victim failed to appear at trial. Two years later, the fighter was arrested for cocaine possession, but the charges were dropped after he completed a rehabilitation program.

Hardy rose to prominence in American football as a defensive end, playing for six seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys. In 2013, he was selected to the Pro Bowl and named to the second All-Pro team. However, his career in the league was cut short by off-field issues.

Transition to MMA and UFC

After leaving the NFL, Hardy began his career in MMA, debuting in the UFC in 2019. His stint was marked by four wins and five losses, in addition to one fight without a result.

Despite some knockout victories, he faced criticism due to his history of domestic violence. He later also ventured into traditional boxing and bare-knuckle boxing.