Lavar Johnson

"Big"

MMA Record: 18-10-0
UFC Record: 2-2-0
Weight Class: Heavyweight

Lavar Johnson "Big" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Lavar Johnson has 2 wins in the UFC. Lavar Johnson lands an average of 5.39 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.61 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Lavar Johnson, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an MMA record of 18-10-0 and a UFC record of 2-2-0, showcasing his prowess in the octagon. Weighing 240 lbs., standing at 6' 4', and boasting a reach of 82', Johnson's imposing physical presence was complemented by an orthodox stance that added versatility to his fighting style. In terms of performance, Johnson demonstrated a significant striking rate of 5.39 per minute, with a striking accuracy of 55%. He also displayed a commendable strike defense of 55%, absorbing an average of 2.54 strikes per minute. Johnson's takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 0.6 per 15 minutes, but his takedown accuracy was impressive at 66%. Throughout his career, Johnson achieved a notable victory over Pat Barry, who held an ELO rating of 1019. In recent years, he demonstrated his knockout power with wins against Joey Beltran and Pat Barry in 2012. However, his journey was not without setbacks; he suffered a submission loss to Stefan Struve and a unanimous decision loss to Brendan Schaub in 2013, marking the end of his UFC career as of February 23, 2013.

Biggest Win
Pat Barry in 2012
Opponent ELO: 1019

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 4'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
82'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jun 11 1977
Age
48
Peak ELO
1042
ELO Rank
909 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
68-39-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1015.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
984.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
5.39
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
55%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.54
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
55%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.61
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
66%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.6
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Lavar Johnson Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2013-02-23 UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche Brendan Schaub U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2012-05-26 UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir Stefan Struve SUB Armbar 1 1:05 Loss
2012-05-05 UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller Pat Barry KO/TKO Punches 1 4:38 Win
2012-01-28 UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis Joey Beltran KO/TKO Punches 1 4:24 Win

Lavar Johnson ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
4 2013-02-23 Brendan Schaub 1027 Loss -16 1011
3 2012-05-26 Stefan Struve 1074 Loss -15 1027
2 2012-05-05 Pat Barry 1019 Win +21 1042
1 2012-01-28 Joey Beltran 1008 Win +21 1021

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