https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Hardy#Domestic_violence_charges_and_suspension On May 13, 2014, Hardy was arrested for assault and communicating threats, after he was alleged to have assaulted an ex-girlfriend by grabbing her, throwing her into furniture, strangling her, and threatening to kill her.[4][27] On July 15, a judge found him guilty of assaulting a female and communicating threats, and sentenced him to 18 months probation, suspending a 60-day jail sentence.[4][28] When Hardy appealed the decision, requesting a jury trial, the victim failed to appear in court to testify. As a result, the prosecutor's office dropped the charges, citing their inability to locate the victim, and "reliable information" that the two parties had reached a civil settlement.[29][30] Hardy's arrest and trial was the focus of considerable controversy, as news media drew comparisons to other NFL-related domestic violence cases, including those against other NFL players.[4][31] Panthers coach Ron Rivera initially told news media that he was comfortable having Hardy play, but on September 14, 2014, Hardy was deactivated.[32] On September 17, 2014, he was placed on the exempt list by the league, which meant that he could continue to draw his salary but was prohibited in taking part in any team activities.[30][33] He would never play another game for the Panthers. On April 22, 2015, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Hardy for 10 games, after the league's two-month long investigation found that there was "sufficient credible evidence" that Hardy had engaged in conduct which "violated NFL policies in multiple respects and with aggravating circumstances." The league's investigation had concluded that Hardy used physical force in at least four instances, including placing his hands around the victim's neck with enough pressure to leave visible marks, and that his actions were "a significant act of violence in violation of the Personal Conduct Policy."[30] On July 10, 2015, an arbiter reduced Hardy's suspension from 10 games to four games.[30] On November 5, 2015, the domestic violence charges against Hardy were expunged from his record.[34] The following day, Deadspin released police photographs of Hardy's ex-girlfriend's injuries.[35] On September 26, 2016, Hardy was arrested for cocaine possession in Dallas, Texas.[36]
I own the first four seasons of the Ultimate Fighter on DVD, and on the very first episode of the very first season Dana said one of his goals was to show everyone how good the people in MMA are. That it is not just a bunch of hooligans looking to cock fight. This hiring for a series that has Dana's name on it flies right in the face of that line of thinking. So now I have to question how much he meant that then, or if money changed his priorities.
The way they handle things is still at White's whim. There is no consistency. Paul Daley is banned for life. So is Frank Shamrock. What have either of them done that comes close to what Jones or McGregor have done? How do you cut Leslie Smith for not fighting an overweight opponent when she stepped up to fight Cyborg not long ago? White has said before he has no problem with unions. Right.
Haha, call Dana a fat ass and you are never welcome back ever again. I see a similar relationship unfolding in the end between Woodley and Dana. That said, I watched Tito vs Frank a few months ago for the first time. That was a badass fight if I have ever seen one. Dude gave Tito the Mr. T vs Rocky treatment and just took the beating till Tito tuckered himself out.
