He lost when unranked, to the "UFC #6", there's no shame and he'll get another fight or two to prove his worth, especially when he connected early and lasted to the final bell. He can turn this in to long time success if he has a good camp and fight or two. If not, then he belonged where he was. I was lucky enough to see his first run and while I didn't find him anything special he was tough and entertaining. I'm glad to see him back.
That's what people do for the opportunity to return to the UFC.
On another note, if that's true then Lombard really has no business sniffing the WW top 3.