Lombard Expects to Defend Bellator Title in September

Middleweight champion Hector Lombard told Sherdog.com that he expects to return to the Bellator cage this spring, but that he may not defend the belt until later in the year.

The talented 185 pounder caught up with Greg Savage at American Top Team to discuss his upcoming schedule, which includes a fight this week in Florida, and his penchant for scaring away training partners.

Lombard has been a sought after talent, and finally made his North American debut for Bellator, where he went on to three victories in as many tries to capture the inaugural middleweight crown. Check out this rare interview with one of the sport’s most underrated fighters.