UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will return make his much anticipated return against Dan Hardy at UFC 111. UFC 111 takes place on March 27 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

St. Pierre (19-2) has won his last 6 fights, including a title defense over BJ Penn and Thiago Alves in 2009, but has been out of action since July due to a groin injury.

Dan Hardy Hardy (23-6) earned a shot at St. Pierre in November with a unanimous decision win over Mike Swick at UFC 105, extending his winning streak to 4.

UFC is also expected to include Ricardo Almeida and Frankie Edgar.