“Alves had been very powerful against Matt Hughes, but he was completely muffled by GSP. I don't think Alves's skill set is over-rated, either. He's a very, very skilful striker, and very powerful as well. He beat himself in that fight. He had all the skills to beat GSP, and he could have gone through GSP like he did Matt Hughes.”

English former mixed martial artist

Dan Hardy is an English former mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division. He began his professional career in 2004 and later signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2008. Hardy fought across several promotions, including Cage Force and Cage Warriors, before reaching the UFC. In 2010, he challenged Georges St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship and lost the title bout by decision.