Veronica Hardy defeats Brogan Walker by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Veronica Hardy turned in the best performance of her UFC career to open UFC 320, taking the fight to the returning Brogan Walker and registering a unanimous decision victory.
Hardy dominated the action on the feet for most of the fight, showcasing the diversity of her striking arsenal while flashing some grappling skills as well, including chasing a belly-down armbar at the close of the first. Walker had a modicum of success in the waning moments of the second, she couldn’t really build on it, only getting Hardy to the canvas in the final 90 seconds of the fight, where she was stymied in her quest to find a submission.
All three judges scored the fight for Hardy, who got back into the win column after suffering a decision loss last time out. She’s now 4-1 in her five appearances since returning to the fold in early 2023, showing she’s a still developing threat in the flyweight ranks.
