UFC plans MacDonald x Lombard for 2016

Rory (left) and Hector (right) are among the main names in the welterweight division. Photo: Reproduction

the duel between Rory McDonald e Hector Lombard It was scheduled for the first half of this year, but ended up never getting off the ground due to the Cuban's positive result in an anti-doping test. Now, the Ultimate organization plans to reschedule the duel for 2016.

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The information was released by journalist Ariel Helwani, during this Wednesday's edition (16) of “UFC Tonight”, the organization's official newspaper on North American TV. According to the report, the duel between MacDonald and Lombard would take place at the beginning of next year.

When Lombard was cut off from the fight between them, Rory McDonald, who has a record of 18 wins and three losses, was promoted to the status of challenger for the welterweight belt and had one of the most exciting fights of 2015 against the champion Robbie Lawler, in which he was defeated by technical knockout in the fifth round.

Yes, Hector Lombard, who has a professional record of 34 wins, four losses, one draw and two unsuccessful fights, has not fought since January 3 of this year, when he faced Josh Burkmann – in a fight he had originally won, but was reversed to a “ no contest” after his positive drug test. Currently, the Cuban-born Australian is serving a one-year disciplinary suspension.