13 Facts About Dustin Hazelett

Dustin Tyler Hazelett was born on April 29,1986 and is a retired American mixed martial artist who had fought as a Welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Dustin Hazelett has attended Marshall University, and is in progress to earning his bachelor's degree.

Dustin Hazelett made his UFC debut on October 10,2006, in a submission loss to Tony DeSouza.

Dustin Hazelett holds notable wins over Josh Burkman via step-over armbar, transitioned from a whizzer takedown at The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale and Tamdan McCrory due to a reverse armbar at UFC 91.

Dustin Hazelett's next fight was expected to be against Ben Saunders at UFC 96, but had to withdraw due to injury.

Dustin Hazelett was expected to make his return against Karo Parisyan on November 21,2009, at UFC 106.

Dana White stated on his Twitter page that Dustin Hazelett would be paid both his fight and win bonuses for the fight.

However, Dustin Hazelett lost the fight via first-round knockout and was medically suspended shortly after because of an orbital bone injury.

Dustin Hazelett was scheduled to make his return against Dan Hardy at UFC 119 after verbal agreements were made.

Dustin Hazelett faced Rick Story on August 7,2010, at UFC 117.

Dustin Hazelett lost to Story by TKO at 1:15 of the second round.

Dustin Hazelett was unsuccessful in his bid when he dropped to Lightweight when he faced Mark Bocek on December 11,2010, at UFC 124, losing via triangle choke in the 1st round.

Dustin Hazelett has temporarily put a hold to his MMA career to go back to school.