Fighter

Lavar Johnson

"Big"

18-10-0★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

pro-knuckle 2-1

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Lavar Johnson holds a professional MMA record of 18-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 28 bouts on record. Lavar Johnson has won 18 fights: 16 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 7 by submission. In the UFC, Lavar Johnson lands 5.39 significant strikes per minute with 55% accuracy and averages 0.61 takedowns per 15 minutes. Lavar Johnson also has 3 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: February 23, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 240 lbs109 kg
Reach: 82"208 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1977-06-11
Age: 49
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Madera, California, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · top 1% in division

Sniper

99 · best in division

Fast Hands

99 · best in division

Punch power99

Kick power60

Punch speed99

Kick speed59

Accuracy99

Takedowns44

Ground striking98

Submissions42

Chin90

Body strength96

Cardio58

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.39per min

55% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.54per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.61per 15 min

66% success

Takedowns stuffed54%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Lavar Johnson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ KOTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Lavar Johnson earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Cheick Kongo
Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· Heavyweight· 18-9 vs 21-9-2
SUB
R1 · 3:27
LOSS
vs Blagoy Ivanov
Bellator 116· Apr 11, 2014· Heavyweight· 18-8 vs 10-0
SUB
R1 · 4:08
WIN
vs Ryan Martinez
Bellator 111· Mar 7, 2014· Heavyweight· 17-8 vs 10-3
TKO
R1 · 4:22
LOSS
vs Vinicius Queiroz
Bellator 102· Oct 4, 2013· Heavyweight· 17-7 vs 6-3
TKO
R1 · 0:23
LOSS
vs Brendan Schaub
UFCUFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· Feb 23, 2013· Heavyweight· 17-6 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Stefan Struve
UFCUFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· May 26, 2012· Heavyweight· 17-5 vs 23-5
SUB
R1 · 1:05
WIN
vs Pat Barry
UFCUFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 7-4
TKO
R1 · 4:38
KOTN
WIN
vs Joey Beltran
UFCUFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis· Jan 28, 2012· Heavyweight· 15-5 vs 13-6
TKO
R1 · 4:24
KOTN
LOSS
vs Shawn Jordan
Strikeforce Challengers 19· Sep 23, 2011· Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 11-3
SUB
R2 · 3:08
LOSS
vs Shane del Rosario
Strikeforce· Feb 12, 2011· Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 10-0
SUB
R1 · 4:31
WIN
vs Virgil Zwicker
Strikeforce Challengers 11· Oct 22, 2010· Heavyweight· 14-3 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 2:17
WIN
vs Lolohea Mahe
Strikeforce Challengers 7· Mar 26, 2010· Heavyweight· 13-3 vs 4-0-1
TKO
R2 · 3:29
WIN
vs Carl Seumanutafa
Strikeforce Challengers 1· May 16, 2009· Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 4-2
TKO
R1 · 0:18
WIN
vs Dave Huckaba
Palace Fighting Championship· Jan 22, 2009· 11-3 vs 10-2
TKO
WIN
vs Sean Souza
California Regional· Nov 8, 2008· 10-3 vs 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Vince Lucero
Palace Fighting Championship· Sep 26, 2008· 9-3 vs 20-14
TKO
WIN
vs Salvador Farnetti
PFC: Best Of Both Worlds 1· Aug 21, 2008· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 2:14
LOSS
vs Alijah Reni
California Regional· Jul 26, 2008· 8-2 vs 3-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Brian Olsen
WEC 18: Unfinished Business· Jan 13, 2006· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 4-1
SUB
R2 · 0:14
WIN
vs Corey Salter
WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4· Oct 14, 2005· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 6-3
SUB
R1 · 3:37
WIN
vs Todd Gouwenberg
Freedom Fight· Jul 9, 2005· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 3-1
TKO
R3 · 2:53
WIN
vs Carlos Garcia
WEC 15: Judgment Day· May 19, 2005· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 5-7
TKO
R1 · 1:09
WIN
vs Lace Pele
Gladiator Challenge· Dec 12, 2004· 4-1 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Terry Pettek
California Regional· Sep 18, 2004· 3-1 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Fred Diaz
WEC 11: Evolution· Aug 20, 2004· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Kyle Keeney
LOTC 1: The Beginning· Jun 5, 2004· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 1:36
WIN
vs Levi Thornbrue
WEC 10: Bragging Rights· May 21, 2004· Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 0-4
TKO
R1 · 2:32
LOSS
vs Doug Marshall
WEC 9: Cold Blooded· Jan 16, 2004· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 5:00

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1676▼10
Peak: 1727May 5, 2012
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Lavar Johnson fight next?

Lavar Johnson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Lavar Johnson's record?

Lavar Johnson's professional MMA record is 18-10-0.

Who is Lavar Johnson fighting next?

Lavar Johnson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Lavar Johnson fight last?

Lavar Johnson most recently fought Brendan Schaub at UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche on Saturday, February 23, 2013, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Lavar Johnson fight in?

Lavar Johnson fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Lavar Johnson have?

Lavar Johnson has 16 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Lavar Johnson won?

Lavar Johnson has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× KO of the Night.

How tall is Lavar Johnson?

Lavar Johnson is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Lavar Johnson weigh?

Lavar Johnson weighs 240 lbs (109 kg).

What is Lavar Johnson's reach?

Lavar Johnson has a reach of 82" (208 cm).

How old is Lavar Johnson?

Lavar Johnson is 49 years old (born Jun 11, 1977).

Where is Lavar Johnson from?

Lavar Johnson is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY