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5 Rebound Fights for Hector Lombard at Welterweight

Hector Lombard came into the UFC riding a 25-fight unbeaten streak and a tidal wave of hype. He was the Bellator middleweight champ and viewed as one of a handful of fighters that had a shot at taking out the pound-for-pound greatest fighter in the world, Anderson Silva. Show More Summary

Hector Lombard Enlists Mike Dolce to Make Welterweight Test Cut Following Upcoming Nose Surgery

(Alas, it appears that the joyous age of ice cream cake and tomato cans has come and gone.) Since entering the UFC almost a year ago to the day and bringing with him an unprecedented amount of hype (and one hefty price tag to boot), former Bellator middleweight kingpin Hector Lombard has been through some pretty tough times. Show More Summary

UFC News: Former Bellator Champ Hector Lombard Will Attempt Cut to Welterweight

In the interest of extending his UFC career, former Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard will attempt to make the drop to welterweight after receiving nose surgery. Ariel Helwani broke the news on Tuesday's edition of UFC Tonight on Fuel TV. Show More Summary

UFCs Hector Lombard to make welterweight test cut after upcoming nose surgery

Hector Lombard has paired up with famed nutritionist Mike Dolce and will attempt to reignite his stalled mixed martial arts (MMA) career by moving to a new weight class, but only after he goes under the knife to repair a broken nose. According...Show More Summary

Over a Million Dollars into His Deal, Is Hector Lombard Close to the Cut Line?

In the world of major free-agent signings in MMA, the UFC landing Hector Lombard was supposed to be a landmark deal, as the champion from Bellator jumped ship to sign with another organization while still holding the title. The dealShow More Summary

UFC on Fuel TV 8: Recap

Hector Lombard showed about 50 seconds of greatness in round 3, but it was too late. The former Bellator fighter let Yushin Okami dictate the pace the majority of the fight, and in the end the judges had Yushin Okami defeating Hector Lombard via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). Mark Hunt ‘s losses in his [...]

Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami: What Went Right for Okami?

Yushin Okami 's split-decision win over Hector Lombard at UFC on Fuel 8 on Saturday night was one of the less controversial decisions, even if Okami did little significant damage to his opponent. But he did enough, and over the course of the three rounds had the majority of the control in the match. Show More Summary

Video: UFC's Mark Munoz willing to fight 'mediocre' Hector Lombard

UFC on Fuel 8 Results: Is Hector Lombard a Huge Waste of Money for the UFC?

Almost every time Hector Lombard steps into the Octagon, it's harder and harder to justify the high price that the UFC paid to sign him from Bellator MMA. In fact, Lombard arguably halved his value in his first UFC bout. Before the former...Show More Summary

Chaos Continues to Shake Up UFC Middleweight Division

Last night at UFC on Fuel TV 8, Hector Lombard had the opportunity to break through into the title picture in the middleweight division. The only thing standing in his way was Yushin Okami and his grinding wrestling style, a tough but necessary test to see if the Cuban slugger was ready for the next step. Show More Summary

UFC on Fuel 8 Results: What's Next for Hector Lombard?

To say that Hector Lombard's run in the UFC has been disappointing so far would be an understatement. After losing his second fight in just three contests for the promotion, one has to begin to wonder—what's next for the former Bellator champ? Most of us believe that Lombard still has that terrifying war-machine inside of him. Show More Summary

UFC on Fuel TV 8 results recap: Yushin Okami vs Hector Lombard fight review and analysis

Two of the top middleweights on the planet waged war last night (March 2, 2013) as former title challenger Yushin Okami battled former Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard on the UFC on Fuel TV 8 main card in Saitama, Japan. Both...Show More Summary

Yushin Okami vs Hector Lombard full fight video highlights from UFC on FUEL TV 8

Sonnen Says: Hector Lombard should be cut following UFC on FUEL TV 8 loss to Yushin Okami

When Hector Lombard hit the open market as a free agent in February 2012, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White opened his checkbook and started writing zeros until the right number was reached to lure "Shango" away...Show More Summary

Power Ranking the UFC on Fuel 8 Main-Card Fights

The UFC returned to Japan Saturday night, promising a night of exciting fight. In this reporter's eyes, said card delivered. Contenders such as Brian Stann, Yushin Okami and Hector Lombard all threw down on the card. The result of this card definitely cleared up any discrepancies in these divisions that had contenders on this card. Show More Summary

UFC on Fuel 8 Results: Did Hector Lombard Overlook Yushin Okami?

Any time an MMA fighter loses focus on his opponent at hand and begins looking toward the future, there's always a cause for concern. That may have been what happened on Saturday night when Hector Lombard lost his second bout in his past three, falling short in a split decision to Yushin Okami. Show More Summary

UFC on Fuel 8 Results: What We Learned from Hector Lombard vs. Yushin Okami

Top middleweight contenders clashed at UFC on Fuel 8 in Japan when Hector Lombard met Yushin Okami. For fans, this was a throwdown between two top middleweight contenders. In a close, hotly contested affair, Okami bested Lombard via split decision. Show More Summary

UFC on FUEL TV 8 results: Yushin Okami takes dull decision from Hector Lombard

A middleweight mash-up populated the UFC on FUEL TV 8: "Silva vs. Stann" card tonight (March 2, 2013) in Japan, as longtime contender Yushin Okami looked to reach three wins in a row against the stocky Hector Lombard, also aiming toShow More Summary

UFC Quick Quote: Hector Lombard wants to fight ‘crybaby' Michael Bisping after UFC on FUEL TV 8 victory

"I want to fight Bisping badly, 100 per cent I do. That is the guy I want if I beat Okami. I'd fight him yesterday, today, it doesn't matter. I want to fight him. I don't believe he should be where he is in the division. Look at his record, who did he beat ? He wins decisions, but against who? He gets beat when he fights top opponents. Show More Summary

UFC on FUEL TV 8: Hector Lombard fears release with ‘boring' fight against Yushin Okami

While Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Hector Lombard is usually known for producing brawls that end in a highlight reel knockout, the Cuban is concerned his UFC on FUEL TV 8 bout against Yushin Okami will be boring,...Show More Summary