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Bloody Elbow presents their UFC 154 fight card primer, previewing all the action at UFC 154: St. Pierre vs. Condit. Here, we look at Francis Carmont vs. Tom Lawlor.
In another UFC 154: St. Pierre vs. Condit Middleweight clash, Francis Carmont (19-7 MMA; 3-0 UFC) takes on Tom Lawlor (8-4(1) MMA; 4-3 UFC). This is the third fight on the main PPV card. The UFC 154 PPV airs this Saturday night, November 17, with the main card beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT.
As is the case with many of the UFC 154 fights, this features a Canadian based fighter. In this case, it's Carmont representing Canada. The French fighter now trains out of Montreal's Tristar Gym alongside GSP. It's also a slightly odd choice for such a high placement on the card. Neither Carmont nor Lawlor are all that known, and neither is really much of a top 10 contender at this point. This is a surprising fight for the #3 slot on the card.
How do these two stack up?
Carmont: 31 years old | 6'3" | 78" reach
Lawlor: 29 years old | 6'0"
What have these two done recently?
Carmont: W - Karlos Vemola (Sub) | W - Magnus Cedenblad (Sub) | W - Chris Camozzi (UD)
Lawlor: W - Jason MacDonald (KO) | L - Chris Weidman (Sub) | W - Patrick Cote (UD)
How did these two get here?
Francis "Limitless" Carmont had a rough start to his career, going 11-7 primarily in the European regional scene. But since late 2008, he's really turned it around. He's now on an 8 fight win streak that includes his 3 UFC wins. He's looked solid in his UFC outings, and it's clear he's found a great home at Tristar. It will be interesting to see if he can build momentum with an impressive win here.
More on UFC 154: St. Pierre vs. Condit
"Filthy" Tom Lawlor is a fighter with a cult following thanks mainly to his outsized pro-wrestling style persona. The TUF season 8 veteran is more known for his weigh-in attire and ring entrances than anything else - expect something big now that he's back on PPV. Lawlor is just 2-4 in his last 6, though to be fair, he has been fighting consistently tough competition. Lawlor has some surprising wins, and is never a fighter you should count out.
Why should you care?
To see if Carmont is a real prospect and if he can show it tonight. And I guess to see Lawlor's entrance if you're into that sort of thing.
More UFC 154 preview content from Bloody Elbow:
UFC 154: GSP vs. Condit fight card
UFC 154 staff picks and predictions - Tim Burke
Johny Hendricks vs. Martin Kampmann Dissection - Dallas Winston
Tom Lawlor vs. Francis Carmont Dissection - Dallas Winston
Nick Ring vs. Costa Philippou Dissection - Dallas Winston
Mark Hominick vs. Pablo Garza Dissection - Dallas Winston
FX Prelims Card Dissections - Dallas Winston
Facebook Prelims Card Dissections - Dallas Winston
Bloody Elbow Radio: UFC 154 preview - Matt Bishop
Jack Slack's Cheat Sheet: Carlos Condit
UFC 154 betting lines - Tim Burke
Should GSP have had a tune up fight before Condit? - Brent Brookhouse
5 reasons I'm pumped for UFC 154 besides GSP - Nate Wilcox
GSP training traditional Muay Thai before UFC 154 - Fraser Coffeen
Video: UFC 154 pre-fight press conference
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