Why is Hector Lombard fighting CB Dollaway?

[xFeeLPaiN]

Im most likely the biggest (or only) Lombard fan on this forum but hes on a really bad losing streak right now and even managed to lose to some1 like Anthony Smith (despite winning round 1 and 2) so lets be honest he really needs some lowest of the low opponents to somewhat build him up again and CB Dollaway is definetely a step above Anthony Smith or even current Johny Hendricks so why did the UFC book this, i believe Lombard will lose this 1 and get cut


with that being said heres a pic of his current shape:

 

[Platinum]

Natural

 

[Cantalope]

Lombard is another USADA victim.

 

[clumseygenius]

CB is coming off a long layoff, so that defo plays apart, I think it's a decent match up for both.

 

[punky brewster]

I didn't think Lombard fans still existed in the wild.

He should hang up his gloves and just become a pro bodybuilder.

 

[thewhiterooster]

I don't know TS, my money is on Lombard.

 

[wearetheromans]

Hew da fook is Anthony Smith? Hector lost to him?

 

[CroCopsLHK]

Anthony Smith is fucking awesome. Check his fights out

 

[Ares Black]

Im most likely the biggest (or only) Lombard fan on this forum but hes on a really bad losing streak right now and even managed to lose to some1 like Anthony Smith (despite winning round 1 and 2) so lets be honest he really needs some lowest of the low opponents to somewhat build him up again and CB Dollaway is definetely a step above Anthony Smith or even current Johny Hendricks so why did the UFC book this, i believe Lombard will lose this 1 and get cut


with that being said heres a pic of his current shape:

If he can't beat CB Dolloway he has no business being in the UFC.

 

[PabloMEX]

Hard work and genetics brah.

 

[snackgod]

Im most likely the biggest (or only) Lombard fan on this forum but hes on a really bad losing streak right now and even managed to lose to some1 like Anthony Smith (despite winning round 1 and 2) so lets be honest he really needs some lowest of the low opponents to somewhat build him up again and CB Dollaway is definetely a step above Anthony Smith or even current Johny Hendricks so why did the UFC book this, i believe Lombard will lose this 1 and get cut


with that being said heres a pic of his current shape:

simple he git a fight left on his deal and it likely easier to let him fight it out than to cut him.

 

[ookii]

simple he git a fight left on his deal and it likely easier to let him fight it out than to cut him.

I don't see UFC resigning Lombard back without a drastic pay cut if he wins. If he loses this fight, they will release him and let him lose again to Moose in Bellator. Only this time Moose finishes him

 

[Erocthadon]

He should have stayed in Bellator

 

[SeattleFightFan]

if "what is best for Hector Lombard" and/or "what Hector Lombard deserves" were the only criteria involved, your critique would make some sense.

but match making is algebra, not arithmetic. there are many variables. never consider fight matchups - or anything in MMA for that matter - in a vacuum.

CB Dolloway needs a fight, both fighters are decent names, and UFC needs low-ish paid guys with names on the prelims. oh, and Hector probably keeps CB standing, potentially making it a halfway interesting bout.

but don't take my word for it. here's Denzel's explanation:

 

[BionicCommando]

Chances are they're not trying to rebuild him, they're trying to wrap up whatever fights remain on his deal before they move on.

 

[Maroli]

if you want him to start building up again, he'll be like 45 before he's at the top. doesn't really have time to take low risk fights.

 

[wearetheromans]

Anthony Smith is fucking awesome. Check his fights out

His record sucks and he lost to Josh neer

 

[wearetheromans]

Lombard vs yoel makes sense

 

[mmacasualviewer]

He called out The Bis Bing so he will lose to a Bisping W.

 

[Thad Castle v2]

I can see him getting KOed honestly, hes been chinny.