UFC on Versus 5 Results: 4 Reasons Dan Hardy Should Not Be Cut

Well, Dan Hardy lost again.

After a back and forth first two rounds of his fight against Chris Lytle, Hardy attempted to steal the third round by taking down Lytle.

That turned out to be a mistake, as Hardy was submitted within 20 seconds of the takedown.

After his fourth straight loss, here is why Dan Hardy should should get a fifth chance inside the Octagon.

He Is One of the Best British Fighters

Dan Hardy is one of the best British fighters out there.

Of course the UFC only has 16 on the roster, but nonetheless, Hardy is either the biggest, or second biggest British fighter on the roster.

The only other British fighter with the same name recognition would be Michael Bisping, and he is not a favorite amongst most fans.

The UFC needs to keep around fighters from other countries if they want to expand and become a global company.

In fact, they need to keep Hardy around for the...

Global Aspirations of ZUFFA

Dana White has said many times that he wants the UFC to become a global organization.

How is he going to do that if he cuts one of the most recognizable international fighters currently on the UFC roster?

Dan Hardy still has drawing power, even if he is on a four-fight losing streak. He obviously still has drawing power if he got to headline a card on a three-fight losing streak.

The UFC has always made some strange decisions as to who to cut, and who to keep, but you can pretty much figure out who's going to get a little more leeway when it comes to international fighters.

Yoshihiro Akiyama anyone?

The Fight Against Lytle Was Not a Bad Performance

Dan Hardy's performance against Chris Lytle was not bad or embarrassing by any stretch of the imagination.

Hardy was able to clip Lytle several times, and Lytle even said he doesn't usually get rocked the way he did from punches.

To be able to rock Chris Lytle is certainly an accomplishment in itself. The first two rounds of the fight were very close, and it could have easily been 20-18 in favor of Hardy.

He and Lytle went to war, and the Fertittas and White always appreciate guys who bring it.

Quality of Opponents

Dan Hardy has fought really, really good opponents during his bad stretch.

First, he fought GSP. I don't think anyone out there would claim GSP is not a great fighter, and there is no shame in losing to him.

Next, he fought one of the best fighters in the welterweight division, when he was knocked out by Carlos Condit. Condit could easily be the next champion, and there is no shame in losing to him.

The third fight in this stretch had Hardy get "punked" by Anthony Johnson. Johnson claimed he was going to stand and strike with Hardy, but he got taken down and was controlled the entire match.

Then he went out and fought Chris Lytle. It was safe to assume that Lytle was going to leave it out there and give it his all.

Hardy got smart and attempted to steal the third round from Lytle. Unfortunately, he attempted to do that by taking him down.

In the End...

It's already been announced that Hardy will not be cut, which is the right call for Dana and Co. to make financially, and internationally.

By keeping around one of the most recognizable international fighters, they've given Hardy the chance to redeem himself.

Expect him to get a fight against a low-level welterweight on the undercard, maybe at UFC 138, which takes place in England.

Should Hardy win his next fight, then we won't have to worry about getting cut again.

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