Those who can…do! Those who can’t…well, become Greg Hardy. Former NFL player and UFC fighter Greg Hardy finds himself behind bars once again, arrested for allegedly assaulting a family member in Texas after a confrontation with his girlfriend over suspected infidelity. The incident allegedly occurred when his girlfriend discovered messages from another woman on his phone. Police observed “scratches and redness” on the victim’s arms, consistent with a physical altercation.
Latest Arrest Details
Greg Hardy was taken into custody around 2:29 p.m. local time on Wednesday in Richardson, Texas. According to reports, Hardy is expected to appear before a judge on Thursday for a bond hearing. The arrest stems from an alleged physical altercation with his girlfriend, who confronted him after discovering text messages with another woman on his phone, leading to accusations of infidelity.
The police report indicates that Hardy’s girlfriend claims he pushed her onto a bed and held her down during the confrontation. While she stated her breathing was not restricted and she did not lose consciousness during the incident, officers observed physical evidence of an altercation. The report also notes that Hardy allegedly took her car keys and left the scene following the dispute.
Greg Hardy's girlfriend claims the former NFL star pushed her onto a bed and held her down by her neck in an argument over cheating allegations prior to his arrest.
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Conflicting Accounts
Law enforcement officers responding to the scene documented “scratches and redness” on the girlfriend’s arms, which they noted were consistent with a physical confrontation. Hardy has provided a different version of events, admitting to an argument but denying causing any harm. In his statement to police, Hardy claimed he merely moved her out of the way and placed her on the bed.
“Pushed her, with both of his hands on her chest, and she fell onto the bed.” – Hardy’s girlfriend
The police report further details that Hardy’s girlfriend told officers her “breathing was not restricted, nor did she lose consciousness” during the incident. However, authorities determined there was sufficient evidence to make an arrest based on the physical marks observed and statements collected at the scene. The report also mentions that police were told the couple “got in a fight, and he took her car and left.”
Hardy, who faced domestic violence allegations before coming to the Cowboys in 2015, has been arrested, records show. https://t.co/mRtDx03Rgk
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History of Legal Troubles
This arrest marks another chapter in Hardy’s troubled legal history. In 2014, while playing for the Carolina Panthers, Hardy was convicted of domestic violence against his then-girlfriend. That conviction was later overturned when the victim failed to appear for the appeal trial. The incident significantly impacted his NFL career, leading to his departure from the Panthers after being placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
Hardy briefly played for the Dallas Cowboys in 2015, but his NFL career never recovered from the controversy. In 2016, he faced additional legal problems when he was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance after cocaine was found in his vehicle. These incidents have followed Hardy throughout his athletic career, including when the UFC signed him in 2018—a decision that drew criticism due to his history.
Failed Combat Sports Career
After his NFL career ended, Hardy transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2018, joining Dana White’s Contender Series before signing with the UFC. His fighting career initially showed promise but ultimately fell short of expectations. Hardy compiled a UFC record of 4-5 with one no-contest before being released in 2022 following three consecutive knockout losses.
Since departing the UFC, Hardy has attempted to reinvent himself in both boxing and bare-knuckle fighting, though these ventures have yielded limited success. He has experienced multiple knockout defeats in these new combat sports endeavors, further diminishing his prospects as a professional fighter. At 36, Hardy’s athletic future remains uncertain, particularly as he faces new legal challenges.