Veronica Hardy (née Macedo; born October 30, 1995) is a Venezuelan mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the women's Flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Growing up in a family with a passion for martial arts, Veronica's early life was immersed in a culture that fostered her love for the sport.
As Venezuela faced political and economic turmoil, the Macedo family decided to move to Poland in search of a better life.
[2][3] Over the next few years, she continued to hone her skills in various disciplines, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, and Muay Thai.
Her impressive performance on the regional circuit caught the attention of the UFC, which led to her signing with the promotion in 2016.
[8] Hardy faced Gillian Robertson on February 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs.
[15] However, her bout with Amanda Lemos was cancelled and she was scheduled to face Ariane Lipski on November 16, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 22, replacing Priscila Cachoeira who was tested positive for a diuretic.