Overview
- Hardy stepped on the scale at about 132 kg (roughly 291–292 pounds), a figure reported by multiple outlets that places him about 25–26 pounds over the non‑title heavyweight limit.
- Fight Nation Championship confirmed the miss and said the co‑main event will proceed after Darko Stosic agreed to fight despite the size disparity.
- Stosic weighed about 239.6 pounds and publicly condemned the miss as a sign of poor discipline and disrespect for the opponent, organization and fans.
- Footage and social posts showed Hardy before and after the weigh‑ins, and reporters at the event documented the unusually large margin that creates a clear safety and competitive imbalance.
- The incident adds to Hardy’s controversial post‑NFL trajectory — including past legal issues, a contested UFC record and a recent boxing stoppage for an asthma attack — and could prompt closer medical and organizational scrutiny ahead of the May 30 card.