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Thursday, Mar 11, 2021

Dan Hardy Releases Statement, After Reports of Being Dismissed From UFC Commentating Duties

Dan Hardy

By FCF Staff

Recently it was reported that the UFC and BT Sports have dismissed Dan Hardy from his commentating role, and now the analyst/fighter has responded.

The Wrestling Observer was the first to report that Hardy had been let go by the UFC and BT Sports, following a reported argument with a female UFC employee this past January.

More recently, MMA Junkie posted the statement below, which is reportedly from Hardy.

Apologies for my silence on this current situation. I’m still chasing answers privately, and it’s taking some time. This is what I can say, at this point.

“It was a verbal disagreement between myself and a member of the UFC staff. It was forthright but not aggressive, and specific to work.

“I have apologized to the individual, for the embarrassment they must have felt, as a small handful of our colleagues from the British media were present. We were taking a brief break from recording UFC 258 content, a few hours after the Holloway Kattar event had concluded, when the disagreement occurred. The conversation could have definitely taken place in a better location, and under better circumstances.

“BT Sport have not fired me, and are still keen on working with me in some capacity. I’m appreciative of their interest in a continued collaboration. Thank you all for the support in the comments across their accounts. They are paying attention and making efforts, although there is pressure to push me out entirely.

“The Raptors were quarantined for three weeks in order to attend UFC 259, but had their credentials revoked, so we’re diversifying our content a little, and appreciate your subs and support.

“It has been suggested that a reconciliation between myself and the UFC is possible, and of course, I hope that is the case. I have yet to speak to, or hear from Dana, and get a better understanding of his perspective on the situation.

“The result of their brief and private investigation has left me with little closure, and hope that at some point I’m able to get more information of what I’ve actually been accused.

I’m forever a fan of the UFC, and dedicated in service of MMA. I appreciate all of your kind words and support, both privately and publicly, and have lots of exciting offers to consider.

With respect and gratitude,

The Outlaw

The 38-year-old Hardy, who has not fought since 2012, has also repeated his wish recently to fight again.

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