Dan Hardy optimistic over UFC return, interested in superfights

[Wild]

"The Outlaw", who has taken on commentary since his premature retirement, wants to return to the UFC for superfights.

Dan Hardy's world was rocked when the Nottingham-based fighter was diagnosed with an extremely rare heart condition in 2013: Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.

"The Outlaw", who was instrumental in the UFC's expasion into the UK, was forced to retire from the sport at just 29-years-old but shifted his focus towards commentating and analysis work. Hardy commentates alongside UK wingman and former Cage Warriors personality, John Gooden, and has quickly established himself as one of the best analysts in the game for his work on 'Inside the Octagon'.

Although the former welterweight challenger has enjoyed his time in the commentary booth since retiring from competition,…


Dan Hardy optimistic over UFC return, interested in superfights

 

[Judobill]

When he fought, you knew what you were going to see, a talented kickboxer who was desperate to keep the fight standing up. While he did improve a bit on the ground, he was never an elite fighter, despite a big push frim the UFC. With all due respect to him, I don't think he is really in the "Superfight" category of fighters. I guess I wouldn't mind seeing him fight again, as long as he's healthy, I just don't see him as a top of the card kind of guy, except maybe in the UK.

 

[Robbie Hart]

When he fought, you knew what you were going to see, a talented kickboxer who was desperate to keep the fight standing up. While he did improve a bit on the ground, he was never an elite fighter, despite a big push frim the UFC. With all due respect to him, I don't think he is really in the "Superfight" category of fighters. I guess I wouldn't mind seeing him fight again, as long as he's healthy, I just don't see him as a top of the card kind of guy, except maybe in the UK.

Totally agree with this. He could carry a card in the uk like Bisping does.

 

[1372]

Would love to see him back in there.

 

[TheOutsiders]

would love to see him back.....but superfights? with dan hardy? those dont exist.

 

[FadeToBlack]

but superfights? with dan hardy? those dont exist.

That's the part I laughed at.

 

[HEATH VON DOOM]

Was he ever good enough to do only superfights?

 

[StillReal]

Dan Hardy vs Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy is the only fight that would be super with him and what I'm saying literally makes no sense.

 

[aghof]

Hardy vs. Florian with each providing color commentary while fighting via micro-headset

 

[TheFightIdiot]

Always fun to watch, but the long layoff and serious health issues make me nervous about any potential come back. A super fight? I would be all for him smacking around a can.