Welterweights Dustin Hazelett and Rick Story agree to meet at UFC 117 in August

Dustin Hazelett’s return is finally set.

While the submission specialist had been rumored to face former
contender Dan Hardy in October, sources close to the event today told
MMAjunkie.com that Hazelett has
signed to face rising prospect Rick Story at UFC
117.

Although not officially announced by the promotion, UFC 117 is expected
to take place Aug. 7 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. A
middleweight showdown between embattled champion Anderson Silva and
challenger Chael Sonnen headlines.


Dustin Hazelett’s return is finally set.

While the submission specialist had been rumored to face former
contender Dan Hardy in October, sources close to the event today told
MMAjunkie.com that Hazelett has
signed to face rising prospect Rick Story at UFC
117.

Although not officially announced by the promotion, UFC 117 is expected
to take place Aug. 7 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. A
middleweight showdown between embattled champion Anderson Silva and
challenger Chael Sonnen headlines.