Greg Hardy to return at UFC Columbus in March

Greg Hardy's return to the Octagon will come in March when the heavyweight meets Yorgan De Castro at UFC Columbus.

Hardy has been unsuccessful in his last two fights.

A bout with Ben Sosoli in October was ruled a no-contest after Hardy used an inhaler between rounds. The 265-pounder then stepped up in class to meet Alexander Volkov in November and lost by unanimous decision.

Prior to those fights, the only blemish on Hardy's record was a disqualification due to an illegal knee in a clash with Allen Crowder last January. Hardy now carries a 5-2 career record.

De Castro earned a first-round TKO victory in Dana White's Contender Series in June, and he won his first UFC bout against Justin Tafa in October. He's 6-0 in his career.