Hector Lombard

Hector Lombard
Born (1978-02-02) 2 February 1978
Matanzas, Cuba
Other names Showeather,[1] Lightning, Shango
Residence Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Nationality Cuban
Australian[2][3]
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division Welterweight (2013–2016)
Middleweight (2006–2013, 2016-present)
Light Heavyweight (2004–2006)
Reach 71.0 in (180 cm)[4]
Style Judo, Kickboxing, BJJ
Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Team American Top Team
Rank 4th dan black belt in Judo[5]
2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[5][6]
Years active 2004–present
Kickboxing record
Total 2
Wins 2
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record
Total 43
Wins 34
By knockout 19
By submission 7
By decision 8
Losses 6
By knockout 2
By decision 4
Draws 1
No contests 2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Hector Lombard
Medal record
Men's Judo
Representing  Cuba
Federacion Cuba de Judo
1997 Junior Cuba Nationals Championship 73kg
1999 Cuban National Championships 73kg
2000 Cuban National Championships 73kg
2001 Cuban National Championships 73kg
1998 National Seniors Cuba Championship 73kg
1997 National Seniors Cuba Championship 73kg
International Judo Federation
2000 Torneo International Jose Ramon Rodriges 73kg
2001 Torneo International 73kg
2001 International Open Guido Sieni 73kg
2004 Australian Open 81kg
2004 Australian Open 100kg+
1998 Campeonato Ibero Americano 73kg
2001 Austria Open 73kg
2001 Tre Torri International Open 73kg
2001 World Masters Germany 73kg
2002 International Open Tre Torri 73kg

Hector Miguel Lombard Pedrosa[7] (born 2 February 1978) is a Cuban-Australian professional mixed martial artist and former Olympic judoka who competes as a Welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Bellator Middleweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts

Background

Hector Lombard is a fourth degree black belt in Judo and former Olympic Judo competitor from Cuba.[8] Lombard currently trains at the world-renowned American Top Team facility in Coconut Creek, Florida. Marcus "Conan" Silveira (ATT Head Coach) awarded Lombard with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu following his victory at CFC 12.[9]

PRIDE

In 2006, Lombard fought twice in PRIDE, losing two unanimous decisions, one to Akihiro Gono and one to Gegard Mousasi.

Cage Fighting Championship

Lombard headlined the first Cage Fighting Championship show on 28 July 2007, where he fought top Australian fighter Kyle Noke. The result was a controversial draw. On 23 November 2007, Lombard defeated French kickboxer and actor, Jean-François Lénogue to be the CFC Middleweight Champion. He has defended his title six times with the last title defence coming against Art Santore.[10] Lombard next successfully defended his belt against UFC veteran Joe Doerksen at CFC 16 on 25 March.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Lombard was scheduled to compete for the promotion at UFC 78, but was forced to withdraw due to visa issues.

EliteXC

On 18 April 2008, EliteXC released a press statement citing the signing of Hector Lombard.[11] His first opponent was scheduled to be Scott Smith in November, but the fight was later cancelled after the collapse of the promotion.

Bellator Fighting championships

On 6 January 2009, it was announced that Hector Lombard signed an exclusive agreement with Bellator Fighting Championships.[12]

He fought and defeated Virgil Lozano and Damien Stelly to make it to the finals and fight for the first Bellator middleweight championship belt. Lombard defeated Jared Hess via doctor stoppage in the fourth round to win the middleweight title.

Lombard was scheduled to face Paulo Filho in a non-title bout on 13 May 2010 at Bellator 18,[13] but Filho pulled out of the bout on 10 May due to an alleged visa issue and was replaced by Jay Silva.[14] Lombard scored the fastest knockout in Bellator history by recording a six-second win, surpassing Eddie Sanchez and his ten-second KO win over Jay White.

Lombard then faced former NFL player Herbert Goodman in a non-title fight on 12 August 2010 at Bellator 24.[15] He won the fight via KO (Punches) in the first round.

On 28 October 2010 Lombard went on to defeat Alexander Shlemenko in a 1st season winner vs. a 2nd season winner matchup to retain the Bellator Middleweight Championship at Bellator 34. He was the first man in Bellator history to successfully defend his title belt in any weight division.

Lombard next fought Falaniko Vitale in a non-title bout at Bellator 44.[16] He won via KO in third round.

Lombard fought in another non-title bout against Trevor Prangley at Bellator 58 on 19 November 2011. Lombard won the fight via second round TKO.

On 30 January 2012, his contract with Bellator expired.

Australian Fighting Championship

Lombard also captured the Inaugural Australian Fighting Championship (AFC) middleweight title when he submitted Jesse Taylor in the second round with a heel hook at AFC 2.[17] In the first and beginning of the second rounds Lombard used superior strength to out-grapple Taylor. This victory would extend his winning streak to 24 wins with 1 draw.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

It was confirmed on 24 April 2012 that Hector Lombard had signed with the UFC.[18]

Lombard was expected to make his UFC debut against Brian Stann on 4 August 2012 at UFC on Fox 4.[19][20] However, Stann was forced out of the bout citing a shoulder injury.[21] In turn, Lombard was pulled from the card and instead faced Tim Boetsch on 21 July 2012 at UFC 149, replacing an injured Michael Bisping.[22] Even though Lombard scored a knockdown and a couple of takedowns, he lost the fight by split decision.

Lombard faced Rousimar Palhares on 15 December 2012 at UFC on FX 6.[23] Lombard knocked Palhares out in the first round with ground and pound after having knocked Palhares down with punches.

Lombard was defeated by Yushin Okami at UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann on 3 March 2013.[24]

Lombard next dropped down to the welterweight division to face Nate Marquardt on 19 October 2013 at UFC 166.[25] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Lombard faced Jake Shields on 15 March 2014 at UFC 171.[26] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Lombard was expected to face Dong Hyun Kim on 23 August 2014 at UFC Fight Night 48.[27] However, Lombard pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Tyron Woodley.[28]

Lombard faced returning UFC veteran Josh Burkman on 3 January 2015 at UFC 182.[29] He won the fight by unanimous decision. Subsequent to the event, it was revealed Lombard failed his post-fight drug test, testing positive for the anabolic steroid desoxymethyltestosterone.[30]

Lombard was expected to face Rory MacDonald on 25 April 2015 at UFC 186.[31] However on 10 February, the UFC indicated that both participants had been removed from the card and that the pairing had been scrapped as both fighters are expected to be rebooked against a new opponent.[32][33]

On 23 March 2015 it was announced that Lombard had been suspended for one year (retroactive to 3 January) and fined his original $53,000 win bonus, plus one-third of the rest of his purse, which included $53,000 in show money and had his win over Josh Burkman overturned to a no contest by the NSAC for failing his UFC 182 drug test. In addition to his suspension, fine and overturning of the win, Lombard also must pass a drug test prior to getting relicensed by the NSAC.[34]

In his first fight after the PED suspension was lifted, Lombard faced Neil Magny on March 20, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.[35] After nearly finishing Magny with strikes in the first round, Lombard was stopped via TKO in the third round.[36]

Lombard faced Dan Henderson in a middleweight bout on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[37] After a back and forth first round, Lombard was stopped via KO in the second round.[38]

Lombard is expected to face Brad Tavares on January 28, 2017 at UFC on Fox 23.[39]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Judo

  • International Judo Federation
    • 2004 Gold : Australian Open, 81 kg and Open Weight (+100 kg)
    • 2002 Bronze : International Open Tre Torri, Italy – 73 kg
    • 2002 Silver : International Open Guido Sieni Tournament, Italy – 73 kg
    • 2001 Gold : Torneo International Jose Ramon Rodrigues City Santiago de Cuba – 73 kg
    • 2001 Silver : Tre Torri International Open – 73 kg
    • 2001 7th place: Hungarian Open – 73 kg
    • 2001 Bronze : World Masters Germany – 73 kg
    • 2001 Silver : Austria Open – 73 kg
    • 2000 Member of the Cuban Olympic Team – 73 kg
    • 2000 Gold : Torneo International Jose Ramon Rodriges, City Santa Clara – 73 kg
    • 1999 7th Place: Paris Open – 73 kg
    • 1998 Silver : Campeonato Ibero Americano – 73 kg
  • Federacion Cuba de Judo
    • 2002 Undefeated: World Team Championships, Suiza – 73 kg
    • 2001 Gold : Cuban National Championships, City Santiago de Cuba – 73 kg
    • 2000 Gold : Cuban National Championships, City Santa Clara – 73 kg
    • 1999 Gold : Cuban National Championships – 73 kg
    • 1998 Silver : National Seniors Cuba Championship – 73 kg
    • 1997 Bronze : National Seniors Cuba Championship, Ciudad de la Havana – 73 kg
    • 1997 Gold : Junior Cuba Nationals Championship, Ciudad Santa Clara – 73 kg
    • 1994 College National Champion, City Las Tunas – 71 kg
    • 1993 College National Champion, City Ciudad de la Havana – 71 kg
    • 1991 College National Champion, City Isla de la Juventud – 52 kg

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing Record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 34–6–1 (2) Dan Henderson KO (head kick and elbows) UFC 199 4 June 2016 2 1:27 Inglewood, California, United States Return to Middleweight.
Loss 34–5–1 (2) Neil Magny TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir 20 March 2016 3 0:26 Brisbane, Australia
NC 34–4–1 (2) Joshua Burkman NC (overturned) UFC 182 3 January 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Originally a unanimous decision win for Lombard; overturned after he tested positive for anabolic steroids.
Win 34–4–1 (1) Jake Shields Decision (unanimous) UFC 171 15 March 2014 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 33–4–1 (1) Nate Marquardt KO (punches) UFC 166 19 October 2013 1 1:48 Houston, Texas, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 32–4–1 (1) Yushin Okami Decision (split) UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann 3 March 2013 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 32–3–1 (1) Rousimar Palhares KO (punches) UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson 15 December 2012 1 3:38 Gold Coast, Australia
Loss 31–3–1 (1) Tim Boetsch Decision (split) UFC 149 21 July 2012 3 5:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 31–2–1 (1) Trevor Prangley TKO (punches) Bellator 58 19 November 2011 2 1:06 Hollywood, Florida, United States Catchweight (195 lbs) bout.
Win 30–2–1 (1) Jesse Taylor Submission (heel hook) Australian Fighting Championship 2 3 September 2011 2 1:26 Melbourne, Australia Won the inaugural AFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 29–2–1 (1) Falaniko Vitale KO (punch) Bellator 44 14 May 2011 3 0:54 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Non-title bout.
Win 28–2–1 (1) Joe Doerksen TKO (doctor stoppage) CFC 16 25 March 2011 1 4:13 Sydney, Australia Defended the CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 27–2–1 (1) Alexander Shlemenko Decision (unanimous) Bellator 34 28 October 2010 5 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Defended the Bellator Middleweight Championship.
Win 26–2–1 (1) Herbert Goodman KO (punches) Bellator 24 12 August 2010 1 0:38 Hollywood, Florida, United States Non-title bout.
Win 25–2–1 (1) Jay Silva KO (punches) Bellator 18 13 May 2010 1 0:06 Monroe, Louisiana, United States Catchweight (190 lbs) bout.
Win 24–2–1 (1) Art Santore TKO (doctor stoppage) CFC 12 12 March 2010 1 4:23 Sydney, Australia Defended the CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 23–2–1 (1) Joey Gorczynski Decision (unanimous) G-Force Fights 4 February 2010 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Win 22–2–1 (1) Kalib Starnes Submission (punches) CFC 11 20 November 2009 1 1:55 Sydney, Australia Defended the CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 21–2–1 (1) Jared Hess TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 12 19 June 2009 4 1:41 Hollywood, Florida, United States Won the Bellator Middleweight Championship. Bellator Season 1 Middleweight Tournament Final.
Win 20–2–1 (1) Damien Stelly TKO (punches) Bellator 9 29 May 2009 1 2:56 Monroe, Louisiana, United States Bellator Season 1 Middleweight Tournament Semi-final.
Win 19–2–1 (1) Virgil Lozano KO (punch) Bellator 3 17 April 2009 1 1:10 Norman, Oklahoma, United States Bellator Season 1 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 18–2–1 (1) Ron Verdadero TKO (suplex and punches) CFC 7 20 February 2009 1 0:20 Sydney, Australia Defended the CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 17–2–1 (1) Brian Ebersole Submission (punches) CFC 5 12 September 2008 4 1:56 Sydney, Australia Defended the CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 16–2–1 (1) Fabiano Capoani KO (elbows) CFC 4 23 May 2008 2 0:23 Sydney, Australia Defended the CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 15–2–1 (1) Tristan Yunker KO (knees) CFC 3 15 February 2008 1 3:10 Sydney, Australia Defended the CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 14–2–1 (1) Damir Mihajlovic Decision (unanimous) Serbia vs. Australia 21 December 2007 3 5:00 Belgrade, Serbia
Win 13–2–1 (1) Jean-François Lenogue Decision (unanimous) CFC 2 23 November 2007 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia Won the inaugural CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 12–2–1 (1) Tatsuya Kurisu TKO (corner stoppage) X-Agon 2 2 November 2007 1 0:48 Sydney, Australia
Draw 11–2–1 (1) Kyle Noke Draw CFC 1 28 July 2007 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia
Win 11–2 (1) Fabio Galeb KO (punch) OFC 1 19 May 2007 1 3:24 Sydney, Australia
Win 10–2 (1) Yusaku Tsukumo Decision (unanimous) WR 9 12 May 2007 3 5:00 Gold Coast, Australia
Win 9–2 (1) James Te Huna Submission (shoulder injury) WR 8 23 March 2007 1 3:50 Sydney, Australia
Win 8–2 (1) Eiji Ishikawa KO (punch) Deep: 28 Impact 16 February 2007 1 0:50 Bunkyo, Japan
Loss 7–2 (1) Gegard Mousasi Decision (unanimous) Pride – Bushido 13 5 November 2006 2 5:00 Yokohama, Japan PRIDE 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Alternate Bout.
Win 7–1 (1) Jae Young Kim Submission (armbar) Spirit MC 9 8 October 2006 1 1:36 Seoul, South Korea
Win 6–1 (1) Michael Ravenscroft Decision (unanimous) Dojo KO 22 July 2006 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 5–1 (1) Akihiro Gono Decision (unanimous) Pride – Bushido 11 4 June 2006 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan PRIDE 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round.
Win 5–0 (1) Mathew Toa Submission (armbar) UP 1 April 2006 1 0:36 Gold Coast, Australia
Win 4–0 (1) Daiju Takase KO (punch) X-plosion 13 18 March 2006 1 4:40 Gold Coast, Australia
Win 3–0 (1) David Frendin KO (punch) XFO 10 3 March 2006 1 0:52 Gold Coast, Australia Won the inaugural XFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 2–0 (1) Adam Bourke Submission (toe hold) XFC 9 26 November 2005 1 1:44 Gold Coast, Australia
NC 1–0 (1) Chris Brown NC (accidental headbutt) WR 3 12 March 2005 1 N/A Brisbane, Australia Brown was knocked out by an accidental headbutt.
Win 1–0 Michael Grunindike Decision (unanimous) SRF 11 26 September 2004 2 5:00 Gold Coast, Australia

Modified Rules: fight record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Rd. Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Aaron Boyes KO Xplosion 18 2008-03-29 2 Sydney, Australia X-Rules
Win 2–0 Daniel Patterson Decision (unanimous) Prosecution 2 2007-06-15 3 Melbourne, Australia Muay Thai
Win 1–0 Ronnie Najjar Decision (unanimous) Fight Force Event at QBH 2007-03-04 3 Melbourne, Australia Muay Thai

See also

References

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