Rahman Jr., son of former WBC heavyweight champion Hasim "The Rock" Rahman, was originally scheduled to face Vitor Belfort this evening, but Belfort pulled out of the fight earlier this week due to COVID. 34-year-old Hardy agreed to the fight just a few days before it took place and took full advantage of such an unexpected offer.
After the fight, Hardy stated the following: “I am ready for any opponent. Just warn me in advance and let me lose some weight. I can deliver pain to anyone. This is my division now!