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BKFC champion Hector Lombard calls out Jake Paul for bareknuckle fight
Ever since he decided to try his hand at boxing, Jake Paul has had no shortage of suitors looking to teach him a lesson, the latest being Hector Lombard. The former Bellator middleweight champion took to instagram to make an intriguing offer and wrote, “We do it at bareknucklefc or we do it in a […]
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Hector Lombard talks Pride, lethwei, bareknuckle boxing and machete fighting
Hector Lombard is a wild character and a hugely decorated fighter. He is a former Olympic judoka, a Pride and UFC veteran, and he was also the inaugural Bellator middleweight champion. Having dabbled in a multitude of martial arts, including kickboxing and Muay Thai, the Cuban-born brawler Lombard believes he’s found his favorite discipline in […]
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Lombard’s Manager “Surprised” By Test Results, Says Hector Tested Clean At Anti-Aging Clinic Just Weeks Prior
Earlier today we reported that UFC welterweight contender Hector Lombard had failed his UFC 182 drug test for anabolic steroids. With the news, Lombard was pulled from his scheduled UFC 186 co-main event bout with Rory MacDonald by UFC officials. Lombard, who defeated Josh Burkman via unanimous decision at January’s UFC 182 event, declined to […]
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Lombard on Burkman fight: “It is what it is”
Hector Lombard is currently gearing up for his UFC 182 bout against Josh Burkman, however despite being thrilled to return to the Octagon after nearly a year-long layoff, ‘Showeather’ wishes he was fighting someone higher in the welterweight rankings. He spoke to MMAJunkie. “I wish I could fight a higher (ranked) opponent,” “But it is […]
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QUICK TWITT: EA Sports UFC Unveils Two New Characters
EA Sports announced yesterday that they are preparing to release two new characters for EA Sports UFC. Welterweight Hector Lombard, and lightweight Michael Chiesa will be added to the game in the next update. They broke the announcement via Twitter. Get ready #EASPORTSUFC welterweights – @HectorLombard is on his way. pic.twitter.com/vASPcdogXR — EA SPORTS UFC […]
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ATT Coach Discusses Teammate vs. Teammate Bouts Within The Camp
American Top Team is one of the top gyms in the world, under one roof, in the 170 division alone they house #1 contender Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley, Hector Lombard, Thiago Alves, Ben Saunders, and Colby Covington, and with Robbie Lawler fighting for the title on December 6th, there could be several ATT teammate vs. […]
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QUICK TWITT | Hector Lombard Calls Out Rory MacDonald
Top UFC welterweight Hector Lombard has gotten over his obsession with Matt Brown, and set his sights on a new top 5 opponent in Rory MacDonald. Currently booked to face the returning, Josh Burkman, Lombard’s hoping for a number-one contender slot next. Check it: ‘Rory after I’m done with burkman fight me for the number […]
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Did Josh Burkman Throw His WSOF Title Fight?
Following his release from the UFC in 2008, Josh Burkman went on a 3-fight win streak. Burkman then lost to Jordan Mein in 2011, and then went on a 5-fight win streak, with 3 of his wins coming under the WSOF banner. Burkman then had his win streak snapped by Steve Carl for the WSOF […]
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QUICK TWITT: Hector Lombard Disses Tarec Saffidine Following TKO Loss To MacDonald
Yesterday in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night Halifax, Rory MacDonald TKO’d Tarec Saffiedine in the third round, becoming the first man to stop Saffiedine in his career. Following the bout, Hector Lombard took to Twitter to diss ‘Sponge’. Check it out: @tarecfighter I KO you the same way in practice remember?? — Hector […]
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QUICK TWITT: Hector Lombard Calls Out Rory MacDonald
Following his UFC Fight Night Halifax win over Tarec Saffiedine, last night, Rory MacDonald called for a title shot against the winner of Hendricks vs. Lawler. Hector ‘Showeather’ Lombard however has a different plan. He wants to fight MacDonald for the #1 contender spot after he returns to action against Josh Burkman. He took to […]
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Hector Lombard Calls Out Matt Brown… A Lot!
Starting back in May of this year, top UFC welterweight Hector Lombard has been calling out Matt Brown. @danawhite people want to see Hector Lombard vs Matt brown what about you?? @ufc — Hector Lombard (@HectorLombard) May 14, 2014 There are several examples of this. Never fought a Former Champion or a top 10 guy […]
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Hector Lombard Wants Mousasi At Middleweight
According to reports, top UFC welterweight fighter Hector Lombard is eyeing a return to middleweight and wants to fight Gegard Mousasi. MMAFighting.com has it: Lombard told MMAFighting.com on Tuesday that he was interested in moving back up to middleweight to fight Gegard Mousasi. “I want to beat him up,” he said.
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Lombard Talks Woodley: ‘We’re not friends or teammates’
“We’re not friends. He just comes to use the gym. He doesn’t even live here. It’s not a difficult decision at all.” … “Training partners are the ones that train with you full-time, all year-round. They help you on other fights, fights that you have with someone else. That’s a training partner. A training partner […]
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White Explains Woodley vs. Lombard Fallout – ‘Woodley wants nothing to do with Hector fight ‘
“I sat down with Woodley after his fight in China. And, he won easily, quick in and out. I said listen, we need you again, what do you think about fighting Hector Lombard in Australia, main event. He said ‘that’s my teammate man, I don’t want to fight my teammate.’ I said dude, your teammate, […]
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Dana White Wants Woodley vs. Lombard
With Matt Brown’s sights set on a fight against Carlos Condit, Tyron Woodley has been left without an opponent, however Hector Lombard has apparently agreed to fight his teammate if things line up. Dana White spoke to UFC.com: “What’s weird about that is that Woodley [No. 3] calls out Matt Brown [No. 5], but he’s […]
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Lombard Agrees To Teammate vs. Teammate Bout Against Woodley
UFC President Dana White confirmed today, that the UFC is trying to put together a welterweight scrap between Tyron Woodley and Hector Lombard, two ATT stable-mates. The only hangup? Getting Woodley to accept. White breaks it down: (via UFC.com) “What’s weird about that is that Woodley calls out Matt Brown, but he’s ranked higher than […]
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Lombard Silences Critics: “F*** The Haters”
“Story of my life. Since I started doing MMA, I’ve been criticized. But I can’t worry about that. I have to be positive and keep going. F–- the haters.” “Showeather stands for, ‘I’m ready for any weather. I’m ready to show you all.’” Hector Lombard addressed criticism from fans and media in a recent interview […]
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Hector Lombard: “I Thought My Career Was Gone”
Hector Lombard hasn’t seen the Octagon since his impressive performance against Jake Shields at UFC 171 back in March. After that it was announced that Lombard would fight Dong Hyun Kim at UFC Macao, however Lombard was forced off the card with a severely herniated disk in his neck. Lombard spoke with MMAJunkie to talk […]
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Hector Lombard’s Bizarre New Nickname
Hector Lombard, formerly known by the nickname Lightning, is now requesting fans to call him Hector “Showeather” Lombard. Check out his Facebook post on his official Facebook page. Post by Hector Lombard. Thoughts?
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Lombard Wants MacDonald/Saffiedine Winner
Top UFC welterweight, Hector Lombard is campaigning for a title eliminator bout, against the winner of the upcoming Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine fight. The American Top Team fighter is currently nursing an ailing back injury, that has kept him out of the hunt since his last victory over Jake Shields in March. Though surgery […]
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Woodley replaces Lombard, faces Dong Hyun Kim at UFC Fight Night 48
UFC President Dana White recently announced that Tyron Woodley (13-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) has stepped up to replace the injured Hector Lombard and will now face Dong Hyun Kim (19-2-1 MMA, 10-2 UFC) in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 48 in Macao. Woodley was most recently seen in action earlier this month at […]
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Kim On Woodley Fight: ‘I Will Drive Forward And Go Crazy’
It was announced today that Korean UFC star Dong Hyun Kim would no longer be facing Hector Lombard at UFC Fight Night 48 in Maine. Instead, ‘The Stun Gun’ would be facing off with #4 ranked Tyron Woodley. Kim spoke through a translator to MMA-in-Asia.com to talk about the sudden change of opponents, and how […]
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Lombard Out, Woodley In Against Kim
Hector Lombard is out against Dong Hyun Kim at UFC Fight Night 48 in Macau on August 23rd, and has been replaced by Tyron ‘The Chosen One’ Woodley. UFC President Dana White broke the news today via his official Instagram. Check it out:
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Matt Brown Training With Ben Askren In Prep For Lawler, Says He May Start Fighting Like GSP
“He’s one of the best in the world at what he does. It’s going to help me with all the small little details that are always forgotten. A lot of people do MMA wrestling so to speak, but you miss a lot when you try to limit your wrestling. Doing pure wrestling with high level […]
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Lombard: ‘Matt Brown is just average, undeserving of hype’
“I’m mostly disappointed about how much hype Matt Brown has. I mean, he’s been fighting guys that, he never fought a top 10 guy. That’s one. And who is Erick Silva? I mean like, that’s ridiculous. I would like to fight this guy one day, and I’ll prove a point. He has to go and […]
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Dana White Breaks Down The UFC’s Welterweight Pecking Order
The UFC just announced a massive welterweight fight slated for July 26, 2014 in San Jose, California. Yes, Matt brown will face off against fellow knockout artist Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 12. Fans are already going nuts about this fight and Dana White made it even better when he announced that the […]
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Lombard Thinks Matt Brown Fought A Bunch of Bums, Still Wants Fight
“You know it’s something that is out of my control. But once again, I believe Matt Brown doesn’t deserve none of that. I believe Matt Brown is just an average fighter. And, you know like, even Kim (Dong Hyun) for example. Kim beat Matt Brown and he’s behind. Actually Kim beat Matt Brown and he […]
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Dana White: If Nick Diaz wants to come out and fight Brown, I’d do that fight
UFC welterweight contender Matt Brown (19-11 MMA, 12-5 UFC) is coming off a thrilling “Fight of the night” performance that saw him TKO Erick Silva in the third-round of their main event brawl earlier this month in Cincinnati. Since earning his seventh consecutive octagon win, “The Immortal” has received call-outs from a handful of fighters, most […]