Dana White says ‘ground game’ will decide whether or not Greg Hardy is UFC ready

LAS VEGAS — Dana White seemed impressed with Greg Hardy’s latest dominant performance. But the UFC president still seems to be taking a wait-and-see approach.

Hardy knocked out Tebaris Gordon in just 17 seconds on the season finale of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series on Tuesday night here at the TUF Gym. The fight didn’t get out of the first exchange.

White, for his part, seemed to indicate afterward that Hardy, who was already signed to a UFC developmental deal after a knockout earlier this season, would still be getting the slow-build treatment. Even though Hardy has looked phenomenal after two pro fights.

“I told him, I said, ‘I hope you’re working on your wrestling, because I…