Thomas Joseph Lawlor
Nascimento : 1983-03-15, Fall River - Massachusetts - USA
História
American professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. A professional since 2007, he was also a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.
Early life
Lawlor was born in Fall River, Massachusetts before moving to Swansea, Massachusetts, and then finally to Fort Myers, Florida. He attended Estero High School in Florida and was on the wrestling team, then continued his wrestling career at the University of Central Florida. Lawlor first began Brazilian jiu-jitsu in his home town of Fall River. Lawlor had a sister who died in a car accident in 2001, he dedicated his UFC on Fuel TV 9 win to his late sister.
Mixed martial arts
Lawlor previously lived in Providence, RI. He, along with TUF alumni and MMA veteran Seth Petruzelli and Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt Mike Lee, was previously a part-owner and coach at The Jungle MMA – Orlando BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai The Jungle MMA and Fitness. He currently trains at Lauzon MMA and works with Team Aggression in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Lawlor has made himself known by imitating other fighters (Art Jimmerson, Dan Severn, Harold Howard, and Genki Sudo) during the weigh-ins and octagon entrances. These impersonations, along with his tongue-in-cheek ring entrance routines (paying homage to Hulk Hogan and Apollo Creed amongst others) have made Lawlor something of a cult figure among fans. In 2010, Lawlor announced his intention to tone down his pre-fight antics.
Amateur career
Before turning professional in 2007, Lawlor made his MMA debut as an amateur in 2003, facing Rich Mitchell at Xtreme Fighting 5 on July 26, 2003. He won via KO just under a minute into the fight, and would subsequently take time off from MMA.
The Ultimate Fighter
Lawlor appeared on the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter. He submitted Ryan Lopez with a rear naked choke in the elimination round to earn his spot in the TUF house. He was chosen by Frank Mir to be a part of Team Mir.
He was selected to fight first against Ryan Bader and despite a good showing, Lawlor lost by knockout in the first round, due to a ground and pound punches.
Himself
"AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Zero Hour Pre-Show" is an event featuring a collaboration between All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It serves as a pre-show for the larger "AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door" event. The pre-show includes several matches featuring wrestlers from both promotions: Athena vs. Billie Starkz - This match is part of the women's Owen Hart Foundation Memorial Cup Tournament Stu Grayson vs. El Phantasmo Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland, Bishop Kaun, & Toa Liona) vs. CHAOS (Rocky Romero, Trent, & El Desperado) United Empire (Jeff Cobb, Kyle Fletcher, & TJP) vs. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi, Shingo Takagi, & BUSHI)
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The 2023 Forbidden Door is the upcoming second annual Forbidden Door professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event and supershow co-produced by the American promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and the Japan-based New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It will take place on June 25, 2023, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Tom Lawlor
Historic X-Over is a professional wrestling event co-promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and World Wonder Ring Stardom (Stardom). The event took place on November 20, 2022, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Lord ‘Handsome Man’ Ellison
Quando ela falha em cumprir um item em sua lista de requisitos para uma noiva, Julia Thistlewaite é rejeitada pelo solteirão mais cobiçado de Londres, o Sr. Malcolm. Sentindo-se humilhada e determinada a se vingar, ela convence sua amiga Selina Dalton a fazer o papel de seu par ideal. Logo, o Sr. Malcolm se pergunta se encontrou a mulher perfeita... ou a farsa perfeita.
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Capital Collision was a professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place on May 14, 2022, at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. Wrestlers from NJPW's U.S. partner promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW) appeared on the card.
Tom Lawlor
On May 14th NJPW is once again teaming up with FITE to present all the action live and in English for the upcoming PPV - it's Capital Collision. The event features a hotly anticipated clash over the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship headlining a glittering card, Capital Collision is shaping up to be a can't miss event.
Tom Lawlor
On April 16th NJPW is live on FITE to present Windy City Riot. The event will feature pro wrestling stars such as Brody King, David Finlay, Fred Rosser, Great-O-Khan, Jay White, Jeff Cobb, Jonah, Jon Moxley, Juice Robinson, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Minoru Suzuki, Tom Lawlor, Tomohiro Ishii, Will Ospreay and Yuji Nagata.
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On January 22nd Warrior Wrestling 18 is live on FITE straight from Bendix Arena in South Bend, IN. The event features Warrior Wrestling Title Match where Will Ospreay defends his title against Brian Cage and Warrior Wrestling Lucha Title - 5 Way Scramble Match where Aramis defends his title agains 4 contenders - Sam Adonis, Gringo Loco, Drago Kid, ASF.
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Battle in the Valley was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place on November 13, 2021, at San Jose Civic in San Jose, California.
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On October 22nd Josh Barnett returns to the ring on Bloodsports 7! Already announced is the first match where Marina Shafir takes on Masha Slamovich. Also announced to take part in the event are the two killers from the NJPW LA Dojo - Clark Connors & Alex Coughlin, as well as Minoru Suzuki, Davey Richards, Filthy Tom, Yutu Uemera, Calvin Tankman, Yoya and more!
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Resurgence was a professional wrestling event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It was held on August 14, 2021, at The Torch at LA Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Wrestlers from U.S. partner promotions All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Impact Wrestling, Major League Wrestling (MLW), the United Wrestling Network's Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CWFH), and Ring of Honor (ROH) appeared on the card.
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Sunday, October 11th straight from Marion Country Fairgrounds - Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 2020! Don't forget - only submissions and knockouts are acceptable!
Tom Lawlor
The basic setup for the day was that the eight first round matches would take place on the early show, while the second round (taking place on the later show) would feature two 4-way matches. The two winners of those 4-ways would meet in the finals. The second show would also feature various matches stuffed in and all around to fill out the card
Tom Lawlor
The card: AAA Latin America Title Match: Daga (c) vs. Isaias Velazquez Singles Match: Tom Lawlor vs. Kevin Ku Singles Match: Kimber Lee vs. Thunder Rosa Warrior Wrestling Title #1 Contendership Match: Joey Janela vs. Warhorse Singles Match: Alex Shelley vs. TJP Singles Match: Dan The Dad vs. Elayna Black Singles Match: Brian Cage vs. Benjamin Carter Six Man Tag Team Match: Chris Bey, Jordan Oliver & Myron Reed vs. The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) Warrior Wrestling Women's Title Match: Tessa Blanchard (c) vs. Kylie Rae
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Future Stars of Wrestling event from Sam's Town Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tom Lawlor
After many years and several evolutions as a professional wrestling company, Major League Wrestling takes the big leap and presents their very first live pay-per-view event Saturday Night Super Fight.
The third Bloodsport event and second hosted by Josh Barnett took place on September 14th.
Beyond Wrestling is holding its biggest show of the year – and one of the top indie shows of the year – in the 2019 edition of Americanrana.
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Warrior Wrestling 5 held May 12th, 2019 at Marion Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Illinois.
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AIW Slumber Party Massacre is an event put on by Absolute Intense Wrestling. The event took place at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Self
Liddell vs Ortiz 3: Well, the time has come for MMA legends Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz to go at it for a third time tonight in the headliner of Golden Boy MMA’s inaugural event, kicking off from The Forum in Inglewood, California.
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Match Point is an on-going series at Last Word on Pro Wrestling, where we look at intriguing matchups in indie wrestling and beyond. They may be dream matches, first-time matchups, or hotly anticipated rematches. Today’s edition focuses on an intergender match of epic proportions that was teased at All In. It will be “Thick Momma Pump” Jordynne Grace taking on “The Machine” Brian Cage for the first time, at Beyond Wrestling’s “Somebody’s Farewell Probably…” on September 16, 2018.
'Filthy' Tom Lawlor
Major League Wrestling presents WAR GAMES. The event takes place 15 years after the original MLW War Games was held in the same venue.
Prestige Wrestling Presents Reality Unfolds
The fifth-annual Americanrana was Beyond Wrestling’s highest profile event ever. The show was headlined by Joey Janela—in his last ever deathmatch—facing off against David Starr in a no-rope barbed wire match to prove who is the ace of Beyond Wrestling.
40 wrestlers collide in the first-ever Battle Riot match with the winner getting a World Heavyweight Title shot anytime anywhere!
BLACK LABEL PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS: SLAMILTON -FEATURING- Black Label Pro Championship: "Filthy" Tom Lawlor (c) vs Nick Gage Quebecer Pierre vs Chris Dickinson Allie Kat vs Shazza McKenzie General Order 24 vs Scott's Tots Kobe Durst vs Ethan Page Facebrooke vs Christi Jaynes Mark Wheeler vs PB Smooth vs Tre Lamar vs Sage Philips vs Pat Monix vs Jaxon Stone Mance Warner & AJ Gray vs #NoNewFriends Kody Rice vs Shane Sabre Simon Grimm vs Fred Yehi
Tom Lawlor defends his championship and the Black Label Pro Rumble Match takes place
DEFY Wrestling presents DEFY9
Main Event - Black Label Pro Crowns their 1st Champion
Self
UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz was a mixed martial arts event held on March 5, 2016 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
Himself
UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 (also known as UFC on Fox 16) was a mixed martial arts event held on July 25, 2015 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event was headlined by a UFC Bantamweight Championship rematch between current champion T.J. Dillashaw and former champion Renan Barão. The co-main event featured a UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship title eliminator bout between former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and Jessica Eye.
Himself
UFC on Fuel TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi (also known as UFC Sweden 2) was a mixed martial arts event held on April 6, 2013 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. The event was broadcast live on Fuel TV.
Himself
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 17, 2012 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The main event features 170-pound champion St-Pierre (22-2 MMA, 16-2 UFC) vs. interim champ Condit (28-5 MMA, 5-1 UFC), with the welterweight title going to the winner. St-Pierre, who has had a lengthy recovery from knee surgery, will be fighting for the first time since an April 2011 win over Jake Shields and will have been out of competition for almost 19 months when he enters the cage. Condit, on the other hand, competes for the first time since earning the UFC's interim title with a February decision win over Nick Diaz
Himself
UFC on Fuel TV 3: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 15, 2012 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Self
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 19, 2011 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, USA. The event was the first that the UFC has hosted in San Jose, the longtime home and base arena for Strikeforce. UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez was originally expected to have his first title defense against Junior dos Santos at this event. However, on September 2, 2011, the UFC announced that fight would be moved to the inaugural UFC on Fox event. Vitor Belfort was briefly linked to a matchup with Cung Le at this event. However, Belfort was removed from the bout and replaced by Wanderlei Silva. Dana White announced that the winner of the main event between Rua and Henderson will likely be in line for a Light Heavyweight title shot.
Self
UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 23, 2010 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States.
Himself
UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 8, 2010 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Himself
Set to headline the event is former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) contestant Gray Maynard (8-0) attempting to avenge the loss that sent him packing on season five of the cable TV reality show when he faces former cast mate Nate Diaz (11-4). In addition, TUF 8 champion Efrain Escudero (12-0) takes on fellow undefeated lightweight Evan Dunham (9-0).
Himself
UFC 100: Making History was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event included two championship bouts (Heavyweight and Welterweight) and a fight between the two coaches of the most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series on Spike TV.
Self
The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 13 2008. Featured were the finals from The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir in both the Lightweight and Light Heavyweight divisions.
