Lavar Johnson vs. Joey Beltran full video 'Knockout of the Night' highlights from UFC on FOX 2
by Thomas Myers on Jan 29, 2012 10:30 AM EST
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It was no secret that the heavyweight fight between Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson was going to be an outright crowd pleaser. What we didn't know, however, was that Johnson had the "Big" power to shut down the tough-as-nails "Mexicutioner."
Oh, but he does/did. And he showed it last night on the FUEL TV "Prelims" portion of the UFC on Fox 2: "Evans vs. Davis" fight card, drilling Beltran with vicious uppercuts until he collapsed into a heap of lifeless flesh.
Our very own Kevin Haggerty details the crazy action from MMAmania.com's UFC on FOX 2 play-by-play results coverage:
Beltran refuses to touch hands and gets right after it. Johnson lands first with a big right hand then clinches up against the fence and starts with the knees. Johnson leaning on him and is continuing to punish Beltran with knees to the body. Beltran answers with occasional knees that don't seem to be bothering his opponent. They're off the fence now and back to center. Beltran throws a lazy kick that misses everything and he already looks gassed. Beltran looks for a takedown but is reversed against the fence. Johnson with a powerful inside leg kick that has Beltran backing up. Johnson working the jabs now. Johnson with a big right straight hand to the body. Two and a half minutes left. Johnson snaps off two good quick jabs, backs away then comes in with several more jabs that have Beltran's head snapping back. Johnson has him pinned against the fence, wearing him down. Johnson pushes off, steps back and is working the jabs again. Johnson throws a big uppercut but misses. One minute left and Beltran throws a few quick punches, but again, nothing lands. Johnson lands another really good stuff jab. Johnson lands a huge combo! He's unloading! It's over! Lavar Johnson wins his UFC debut with huge KO victory over "The Mexicutioner!"
The sensational finish earned Johnson an extra $65,000 to go along with his fight purse, earning a handsome bonus for scoring the "Knockout of the Night."
Not bad for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) newcomer, showing the big boys what Strikeforce heavyweights can do if given the opportunity.
Is Johnson one and done or does he have a promising future with the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion?
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Johnson vs carwin!!
That would be a good fight for both fighters..good come back fight for carwin..
by Captain Koolaid on Jan 29, 2012 10:47 AM EST via mobile reply actions
yeah but Carwin has wrestling and Johnson has none
everything is an act......... T.N.Crew Bronx 13 1/2 12 juror's ,1 judge = 1/2 a chance
by biggant on Jan 29, 2012 10:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Johnson vs? maybe meathead
everything is an act......... T.N.Crew Bronx 13 1/2 12 juror's ,1 judge = 1/2 a chance
by biggant on Jan 29, 2012 10:58 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Lavar vs Schaub
"We mortals are but shadows and dust..."
Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Stout: Quarry : Serra : Pulver : Alvarez : Lombard
(¯`i´¯)´·¸.)‹^›
Yea that would be a good fight..yea he looked small against johnson.. rosa vs beltran at lhw
by Captain Koolaid on Jan 29, 2012 11:02 AM EST via mobile reply actions
How did he get into the ufc he was coming off two loses in strikeforce? Beltran had an “oh shit” look in his face through the whole fight.
by zesotheclown on Jan 29, 2012 11:11 AM EST via mobile reply actions
who knows and who cares
It was a great KO :)
I was saying to my brother during the fight that Beltran just didnt look right, he looked scared
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Jan 29, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
actually that initial bodyshot that dropped him probably caused it
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
by Rampagelangford on Jan 29, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
so silly to hear ppl claim a fighter has a strength and almost a quality in a chin.
when this is what happens to any fighter if he gets hit on the right spot. they need more big hw’s, it’s good that they brought a guy like Lavar Johnson over.
Tito Ortiz = God !
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