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Lavar Johnson

“Big”
18-10-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 49/Orthodox/6' 4"/82″ reach/240 lbs
Win %
64%
SLpM
5.4
Str Acc
55%
Str Def
55%
TD Avg
0.6
TD Def
54%
Sub Avg
0.6
Finish
100%

At a Glance

5.4
SLpM
55%
Str Acc
0.6
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
55%
Str Def
Lavar Johnson "Big" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as an elite striker. With a record of 18-10-0, the fighter carries a 64% win rate across 28 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 55% striking accuracy and a 82" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.
Career Arc
21 fightspeak +13 · current +12

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 77 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 78 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 33 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 39 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 60 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 58 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME77ACCURACY78KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS33TD DEFENSE39SUBMISSIONS60DURABILITY58ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 55% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 55% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 66% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 54% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
5.39+1.97 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.54-0.64 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.61-0.91 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.60+0.20 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.54)Landed (5.39)
0
+2.85

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO1286%
Submission214%
Decision00%
18 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (18)
12 KO
2 SUB
4 OTH
Losses (10)
1 SUB
1 DEC
8 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
Sub
W
KO
W
KO
L
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 21
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.3 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History4 UFC + 17 pre-UFC
21 fights14W2L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 123
Sep 5, 2014SSUB13:27
DRAW
Method
SUB
Rear Naked Choke
Round
1
of 3
Time
3:27
Division
Heavyweight
Bellator 123
2014-09-05
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 116
Apr 11, 2014SSUB14:08
WRyan Martinez
BellatorBellator 111
Mar 7, 2014KTKO14:22
LBrendan Schaub
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche
Feb 23, 2013DU-DEC35:00
LStefan Struve
UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir
May 26, 2012SSUB Armbar11:05
WPat Barry
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller
May 5, 2012KKO/TKO Punches14:38
WJoey Beltran
UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis
Jan 28, 2012KKO/TKO Punches14:24
?Unknown
StrikeforceStrikeforce Challengers 19
Sep 23, 2011SSUB23:08
WUnknown
Jan 22, 2009KTKO
WSean Souza
Nov 8, 2008KTKO
WUnknown
Sep 26, 2008KTKO
WSalvador Farnetti
PFC: Best Of Both WorldsPFC: Best Of Both Worlds 1
Aug 21, 2008KTKO12:14
?Alijah Reni
Jul 26, 2008SSUB
?Brian Olsen
WECWEC 18: Unfinished Business
Jan 13, 2006SSUB20:14
WCorey Salter
WECWEC 17: Halloween Fury 4
Oct 14, 2005SSUB13:37
WCarlos Garcia
WECWEC 15: Judgment Day
May 19, 2005KTKO11:09
WLace Pele
Dec 12, 2004KTKO
WTerry Pettek
Sep 18, 2004SSUB
WFred Diaz
WECWEC 11: Evolution
Aug 20, 2004KTKOR1
WKyle Keeney
LOTCLOTC 1: The Beginning
Jun 5, 2004KTKO11:36
WLevi Thornbrue
WECWEC 10: Bragging Rights
May 21, 2004KTKO12:32