5. Hector Lombard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK8QWb0mzMM For years, fans of the sport were praying that Hector Lombard would sign with the UFC. After compiling a 31-2-1 (1) record with both losses coming early in his career against top competition (Akihiro Gono and Gegard Mousasi), it is no surprise why fans were excited to hear that the contract had finally been signed. Lombard notched up 8 victories during his spell in Bellator, 7 via KO and unsurprisingly was the middleweight champion for the organisation. The future of the Cuban looked promising to say the least. Lombard was first matched up against Brian Stann for the fourth UFC on FOX card, but Stann was forced to withdraw. Hector was then matched up against a guy on the verge of top-10 status though many were calling for Lombard to be put straight into a title fight against champion Anderson Silva. Those calls were premature as Lombard went on to lose a boring split decision and many fans were saddened to see years of building the Cuban up were to no avail. Despite this, Hector went on to defeat Brazilian leg lock specialist Rousimar Palhares at the TUF 16 finale via first round KO and showed signs of the Lombard that fans were so excited to see. Perhaps a shot with Anderson could still occur? Perhaps not. Lightning's next fight was booked against - ironically - Thunder. I kidd you not. The Lombard vs. Okami outing took place at UFC's latest trip to Japan and once again ended in a boring split decision loss for the Cuban standout. A disappointing end to a prospect who could have achieved great things in the top promotion in the world. This shows Octagon jitters do exist and some fighters wilt under the spotlight. HL is expected to drop down to Welterweight in an attempt to invigorate his career, let's hope he can redeem his two losses and show his brutal power.