Dustin Hazelett

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

Background Hazelett was born in Louisa, Kentucky, USA. Hazelett began training in martial arts as a sophomore in high school and began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 16, going on to earn a black belt under Jorge Gurgel. Hazelett has attended Marshall University, and is in progress to earning his bachelor's degree.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Hazelett made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2004 and compiled a record of 10–2 before being signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Hazelett made his UFC debut on October 10, 2006, in a submission loss to Tony DeSouza. 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. Each spectacular finish earned Hazelett the Submission of the Night award. His impressive submission victory over Josh Burkman earned Hazelett the "Submission of the Year" award from ESPN partner, Sherdog.com. His next fight was expected to be against Ben Saunders at UFC 96, but had to withdraw due to injury. He was expected to make his return against Karo Parisyan on November 21, 2009, at UFC 106. However, the fight was cancelled after Karo Parisyan bowed out of the match the day before weigh-ins. Dana White stated on his Twitter page that Hazelett would be paid both his fight and win bonuses for the fight.

Hazelett would later agree to face Paul Daley at UFC 108 following Carlos Condit's withdrawal. However, Hazelett lost the fight via first-round knockout and was medically suspended shortly after because of an orbital bone injury.

Hazelett was scheduled to make his return against Dan Hardy at UFC 119 after verbal agreements were made. However, Hazelett withdrew from the bout as he was due to get married in September. Hazelett faced Rick Story on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117. Hazelett lost to Story by TKO (punches) at 1:15 of the second round.

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. On December 20 Hazelett was released by the UFC following a three-fight losing streak.

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

Personal life Hazelett and his wife had their first child in 2011. Since his UFC career Dustin has become a full time paramedic in Cabell County WV.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Josh Burkman Submission of the Night (Three times) vs. Jonathan Goulet, Josh Burkman, Tamdan McCrory UFC.com Awards 2008: Submission of the Year & Ranked #10 Submission of the Year Sports Illustrated 2008 Submission of the Year MMA Fighting 2008 UFC Submission of the Year 2008 #9 Ranked UFC Submission of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Mark Bocek Submission (triangle choke/armbar) UFC 124

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Return to Lightweight Loss

Rick Story TKO (punches) UFC 117

Oakland, California, United States Loss

Paul Daley KO (punches) UFC 108

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tamdan McCrory Submission (reverse armbar) UFC 91

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Josh Burkman Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Josh Koscheck KO (head kick and punches) UFC 82

Columbus, Ohio, United States Win

Jonathan Goulet Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Florian

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Stevie Lynch Submission (anaconda choke) UFC 72

Belfast, Northern Ireland Win

Diego Saraiva Decision (unanimous) UFC 67

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Tony DeSouza Submission (kimura) Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Chad Reiner KO (punches) Extreme Challenge 70

Hayward, Wisconsin, United States Win

Victor Moreno Submission (armbar) Extreme Challenge 68

Hayward, Wisconsin, United States Win

Mike Cardosa Submission (triangle choke) Extreme Challenge 68

Hayward, Wisconsin, United States Win

Rhalan Gracie Decision (split) GFC: Team Gracie vs Team Hammer House

Columbus, Ohio, United States Loss

Dereck Keasley Decision (unanimous) Freestyle Fighting Championship 16

Tunica, Mississippi, United States Win

John Shackelford Submission (rear-naked choke) Freestyle Fighting Championship 16

Tunica, Mississippi, United States Loss

Junior Assuncao TKO (punches) Full Throttle 3

Duluth, Georgia, United States Win

Jason Ireland Submission (triangle choke) Hand 2 Hand Combat

Canton, Ohio, United States Win

Justin Hons Submission (armbar) KOTC 42: Buckeye Nuts

Dayton, Ohio, United States