Hardy-Hazelett Off for UFC 119

Hazelett has withdrawn from the bout, as he will be getting married in September, a source told Sherdog.com. Hardy is expected to remain on the card against a new opponent.

It will be the 27-year-old Brit’s first bout since dropping a unanimous decision to champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 111 in March. Hardy built an impressive UFC resume on his way to the title shot, amassing a spotless 4-0 record. He notched wins over notables Mike Swick and Marcus Davis before heavily partisan English crowds, which propelled him up the welterweight rankings to his eventual showdown with St. Pierre.

Jordan Breen contributed to this report.

Update: This article was updated at 7:43 p.m. ET to reflect Hazelett's withdrawal from the bout and to add that the event may occur in October.