Former Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is now 2-0 in his professional mixed martial arts career.
Hardy defeated Tebaris Gordon during Dana White's Contender Series 16 that aired Tuesday from the Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas. The showdown was the heavyweight headliner in the fight card, and Hardy demonstrated the power and athleticism that made him a successful NFL player in the past with a stunning knockout victory in the first round.
He charged at Gordon right out of the gates and earned a knockout win in a mere 17 seconds by backing him against the cage and unleashing a blinding array of punches before the fight was called.