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Title: Hector Lombard not fighting Karo at 78
Post by: SinCitysmallGUY on October 08, 2007, 09:46:06 AM

Source: ufcmania.com

Cuban Judo specialist Hector Lombard is unable to obtain a visa for his 170-pound showdown with Karo Parisyan at UFC 78: “Validation” on November 17, according to Sherdog.com.

Here’s a snip:

“I’m not going to get my visa. I only have a Cuban passport, so I’ve been told it’s impossible for me to migrate. I went to the American embassy twice and they said no to me both times.”

Lombard now lives in Australia. He was expected to make his Octagon debut at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. against another top Judo fighter in “The Heat.”

There’s no word on who might replace Lombard. Fortunately, there is more than one month to find a replacement, which gives the opponent just enough time to put in a decent training camp.

In our conversation with Josh Koscheck over the weekend he actually said that he hopes that someone gets scratched from an event so that he can get back to action earlier than January or February (2008). His training partner at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), Jon Fitch, would also be a fantastic fill-in.

Again, there’s no word on a possible opponent and the mentions of Koscheck or Fitch filling in are just wishful thinking at the moment.

Title: Re: Hector Lombard not fighting Karo at 78
Post by: Geo on October 08, 2007, 11:12:15 AM

Quote from: SinCitysmallGUY on October 08, 2007, 09:46:06 AM

Cuban Judo specialist Hector Lombard is unable to obtain a visa for his 170-pound showdown with Karo Parisyan at UFC 78: “Validation” on November 17, according to Sherdog.com.

does anyone else see the irony and humor in this ?

Title: Re: Hector Lombard not fighting Karo at 78
Post by: americanbulldog on October 08, 2007, 11:50:15 AM

I was looking forward to seeing a Judo/Judo matchup. 

Title: Re: Hector Lombard not fighting Karo at 78
Post by: SinCitysmallGUY on October 08, 2007, 12:09:05 PM

It would have had some exciting throws and takedowns. IMO. Now I hope they put someone in there that will smash Karo... I can't stand the guy after his little bad ass wanna be act on TUF..

Title: Re: Hector Lombard not fighting Karo at 78
Post by: power_n_glory on October 08, 2007, 02:10:30 PM

Quote from: americanbulldog on October 08, 2007, 11:50:15 AM

I was looking forward to seeing a Judo/Judo matchup. 

same here would have made for good viewing I had Lombard winning

Title: Re: Hector Lombard not fighting Karo at 78
Post by: LittleRob on October 08, 2007, 05:23:12 PM

Not a big Karo fan, and his Judo isn't all that great. There are better out there. Mighta been Hectors. There are other styles that have fair well against his judo.  Him being on the Ultimate Fighter was a joke.

Title: Re: Hector Lombard not fighting Karo at 78
Post by: Bluto on October 09, 2007, 12:28:39 PM

"On Monday, the fighter's American representatives told Sherdog.com that in spite of Lombard's difficulties they remain hopeful he will be granted a P1 visa, which is available to athletes and entertainers coming to the U.S. to participate in internationally recognized events for a U.S. employer. "

Title: Re: Hector Lombard not fighting Karo at 78
Post by: americanbulldog on October 09, 2007, 04:35:30 PM

Quote from: LittleRob on October 08, 2007, 05:23:12 PM

Not a big Karo fan, and his Judo isn't all that great. There are better out there. Mighta been Hectors. There are other styles that have fair well against his judo.  Him being on the Ultimate Fighter was a joke.

Karo versus Soko in judo.   :o