Tag: Johnson

Brendan Schaub and Lavar Johnson Verbally Agree to UFC 157 Bout

Hard-hitting heavyweights Brendan Schaub and Lavar Johnson have agreed to a February showdown in Anaheim, Calif. The contest is a rescheduling of a purposed UFC on FOX 5 matchup that had to be scrapped when Johnson injured his groin in training and was…

Hard-hitting heavyweights Brendan Schaub and Lavar Johnson have agreed to a February showdown in Anaheim, Calif. The contest is a rescheduling of a purposed UFC on FOX 5 matchup that had to be scrapped when Johnson injured his groin in training and was forced to withdraw from the action. The new home of Schaub vs. […]

Lavar Johnson Injury Forces Himself and Brendan Schaub off UFC on Fox 5 Card

When the Lavar Johnson versus Brendan Schaub match became official, MMA fans immediately were ready to predict an explosive knockout as the ending. Johnson is known for his knockout power while Schaub has had displayed a questionable chin but has KO po…

When the Lavar Johnson versus Brendan Schaub match became official, MMA fans immediately were ready to predict an explosive knockout as the ending. Johnson is known for his knockout power while Schaub has had displayed a questionable chin but has KO power of his own. Alas this exciting stand-up battle will not come to fruition […]

UFC Announces Demetrious Johnson vs John Dodson for UFC on FOX 6

Looks like FOX is getting yet another title fight for network television with the announcement that Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight belt against John Dodson in January.  The news was confirmed by Ariel Helwani on UFC Tonight this even…

Looks like FOX is getting yet another title fight for network television with the announcement that Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight belt against John Dodson in January.  The news was confirmed by Ariel Helwani on UFC Tonight this evening. This will be the first title defense for Johnson, who won the inaugural flyweight tournament […]

Benavidez vs. Johnson: What’s Next for Joseph Benavidez?

Joseph Benavidez entered his UFC 152 flyweight title fight as a decided favorite over Demetrious Johnson, but he failed to make good on his bid to become the division’s first UFC champion Saturday night in Toronto. Most expected Benavidez to use …

Joseph Benavidez entered his UFC 152 flyweight title fight as a decided favorite over Demetrious Johnson, but he failed to make good on his bid to become the division’s first UFC champion Saturday night in Toronto. Most expected Benavidez to use his power to handle the effervescent Johnson, but he was unable to do so […]

UFC 152 Fight Card: Joseph Benavidez vs. Demetrious Johnson Had to Happen

One year ago, there were two fighters in the bantamweight division who were considered to be smaller than the rest of the division. Fans would frequently talk about a fight between the two and wonder how it would turn out. Those two fighters were Josep…

One year ago, there were two fighters in the bantamweight division who were considered to be smaller than the rest of the division. Fans would frequently talk about a fight between the two and wonder how it would turn out. Those two fighters were Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson. These two will finally match up […]

UFC 152 Fight Card: 3 Keys to Victory for Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson enters UFC 152 as the underdog in the UFC flyweight tournament finals against Joseph Benavidez. The former UFC bantamweight title contender brings a 15-2-1 overall record to the Octagon. Johnson battled to a draw against Ian McCall i…

Demetrious Johnson enters UFC 152 as the underdog in the UFC flyweight tournament finals against Joseph Benavidez. The former UFC bantamweight title contender brings a 15-2-1 overall record to the Octagon. Johnson battled to a draw against Ian McCall in March, but defeated him in a rematch in June to advance to the finals. It […]