Former UFC women’s fighter Veronica Macedo now officially has a new last name.
It’s Veronica Hardy after the 27-year-old Venezuelan married former UFC welterweight title challenger and ex-UFC broadcast analyst Dan Hardy. The couple posted photos on Instagram announcing their nuptials, including one of Hardy signing the marriage certificate.
Macedo went 1-4 in her run in the UFC over a period of more than three years, but concussion issues led to her early retirement after a loss to Bea Malecki in March 2020 in Brazil.
In 11 pro fights, Macedo never fought in the U.S. But in her five UFC bouts, she picked up two $50,000 post-fight bonuses for a 69-second submission of Polyana Viana and a Fight of the Night decision loss to Andrea Lee.
In retirement, Macedo has done broadcast work for the UFC and ARES Fighting Championship.
The 40-year-old Hardy has been retired for about a decade. He challenged Georges St-Pierre for the 170-pound title at UFC 111 in March 2010, but lost a decision. That setback started a stretch of four straight losses, but he rebounded for wins over Duane Ludwig and Amir Sadollah to close out his career. The latter fight came in Nottingham, England, in front of his home fans.
Check out Macedo and Hardy’s social media posts from their new union below.
