Various: MLW’s Tom Lawlor Injured in MMA Fight, Masato Tanaka Wrestling in US

Tom Lawlor Injured

MLW’s Tom Lawlor may have broken his hand during his return to MMA last night, according to PWInsider. There’s no word yet on the severity of the injury or if it will cause him to miss any time in Major League Wrestling.

Lawlor lost a unanimous decision against Deron Winn at last night’s Golden Boy Productions Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3 MMA PPV. Lawlor was suspended from the UFC for two years due to a failed USADA drug test for Ostarine in October 2016. His suspension was up last month.

Lawlor is currently feuding for the MLW Heavyweight Championship and is scheduled to face the current champ, Low Ki at MLW Superfight on February 2. MLW also has TV tapings next month, which would be effected if Lawlor’s injury is serious.

Masato Tanaka

Former ECW World Champion Masato Tanaka will be working several shows in the US next month, according to PWInsider.

Tanaka, 45, last wrestled in the US in 2014. He currently wrestles for Pro Wrestling NOAH and ZERO1 in Japan.

Tanaka’s currently scheduled for these dates, with more to be added:

– Friday, December 28: Absolute Insane Wrestling in Parma, OH

– Saturday, December 29: Game Changer Wrestling in Asbury Park, NJ – Tanaka vs. PCO