When the UFC returns to London for a February event, it’ll do so without one of the area’s top fighters.

Veteran welterweight Dan Hardy recently ruled out the possibility of competing at UFC on FUEL TV 7.

The event, which airs live on FUEL TV, takes place Feb. 16 at Wembley Arena.

Hardy (25-10 MMA, 6-4 UFC), a veteran of the U.K. fight scene who’s also fought six times in England for the UFC, tweeted his unavailability for the card while responding to fellow welterweight Siyar Bahadurzada, who had been campaigning for a fight with the Brit.

“Sorry mate, I won’t be ready to fight in February,” Hardy wrote. “Enjoy fighting in London though, the UK fans are always great.”

Hardy, who’s recovering from injuries, is expected to return in the spring.

The 30-year-old striker briefly considered retirement and saw his career in jeopardy following a four-fight UFC skid, which began with a title loss to champ Georges St-Pierre. However, after a small layoff, Hardy since has posted a knockout win over Duane Ludwig and a decision victory over Amir Sadollah.

Currently, no fights have been announced for the UFC on FUEL TV 7 event.

For more on UFC on FUEL TV 7, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.