UFC fighter Hector Lombard has received a second on his BJJ black belt from the legendary Ricardo Liborio of American Top Team.

He stated:

Today I just received my 2nd Degree on my Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt from Professor Ricardo Liborio (American Top Team). I feel so blessed to be training with the best coaches in the world!

Hector Lombard is a fourth degree black belt in Judo and former Olympic Judo competitor from Cuba. Lombard currently trains at the world-renowned American Top Team facility in Coconut Creek, Florida. Marcus “Conan” Silveira (ATT Head Coach) awarded Lombard with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu following his victory at CFC 12 in 2010.^.

Last year, Lombard competed in ADCC in Brazil. Lombard defeated Jason Bukich before losing to Xande Ribeiro on points.

Judo achievements.

• International Judo Federation
  • 2004 Gold : Australian Open, 81 kg and Open Weight (+100 kg)
  • 2002 Bronze : International Open Tre Torri, Italy – 73 kg
  • 2002 Silver : International Open Guido Sieni Tournament, Italy – 73 kg
  • 2001 Gold : Torneo International Jose Ramon Rodrigues City Santiago de Cuba – 73 kg
  • 2001 Silver : Tre Torri International Open – 73 kg
  • 2001 7th place: Hungarian Open – 73 kg
  • 2001 Bronze : World Masters Germany – 73 kg
  • 2001 Silver : Austria Open – 73 kg
  • 2000 Member of the Cuban Olympic Team – 73 kg
  • 2000 Gold : Torneo International Jose Ramon Rodriges, City Santa Clara – 73 kg
  • 1999 7th Place: Paris Open – 73 kg
  • 1998 Silver : Campeonato Ibero Americano – 73 kg
• Federacion Cuba de Judo
  • 2002 Undefeated: World Team Championships, Suiza – 73 kg
  • 2001 Gold : Cuban National Championships, City Santiago de Cuba – 73 kg
  • 2000 Gold : Cuban National Championships, City Santa Clara – 73 kg
  • 1999 Gold : Cuban National Championships – 73 kg
  • 1998 Silver : National Seniors Cuba Championship – 73 kg
  • 1997 Bronze : National Seniors Cuba Championship, Ciudad de la Havana – 73 kg
  • 1997 Gold : Junior Cuba Nationals Championship, Ciudad Santa Clara – 73 kg
  • 1994 College National Champion, City Las Tunas – 71 kg
  • 1993 College National Champion, City Ciudad de la Havana – 71 kg
  • 1991 College National Champion, City Isla de la Juventud – 52 kg

Lombard showing some of his throws and ground game: