UFC on ESPN+ 8 takes place Saturday at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla., near Fort Lauderdale. In the co-main event, former NFL All-Pro Greg Hardy is back for his second UFC fight as he takes on Dmitrii Smoliakov in a heavyweight bout.
Hardy, making just his fifth professional appearance, will aim to rebound from a disqualification loss in his promotional debut as the UFC continues to give him a push.
What are the keys to the matchup between Hardy (3-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Smoliakov (9-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC)? Watch the video above to hear the MMA Junkie Radio crew’s breakdown and predictions.
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