Tag: Lavar

Lavar Johnson Makes Dumb Mistake in Failing to Reveal TRT Usage

Lavar Johnson’s last few appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship were nothing much to write home about. Two consecutive losses—a first-round submission to Stefan Struve followed by one of the most boring heavyweight battles in recent memory against Brendan Schaub—spelled the end of Johnson’s UFC run. Afterwards, the California State Athletic Commission revealed that Johnson […]

Lavar Johnson’s last few appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship were nothing much to write home about. Two consecutive losses—a first-round submission to Stefan Struve followed by one of the most boring heavyweight battles in recent memory against Brendan Schaub—spelled the end of Johnson’s UFC run. Afterwards, the California State Athletic Commission revealed that Johnson […]

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Lavar Johnson’s Release Shows That the UFC Still Needs Standard Punishment

The news of Lavar Johnson’s release from the UFC on Thursday shouldn’t have surprised anyone. Not really, anyway. But I wouldn’t blame you if you were at least a little bit surprised, because it’s not as though the UFC has been remarkably consistent in how it handles these types of things over the years. I’ll […]

The news of Lavar Johnson’s release from the UFC on Thursday shouldn’t have surprised anyone. Not really, anyway. But I wouldn’t blame you if you were at least a little bit surprised, because it’s not as though the UFC has been remarkably consistent in how it handles these types of things over the years. I’ll […]

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UFC Cuts Lavar Johnson from Heavyweight Roster Due to Failed Drug Test

Following a failed drug test and a decisive loss at UFC 157, heavyweight slugger Lavar Johnson is no longer part of the promotion. MMA Junkie confirmed the news on Thursday, speaking with “sources close to Johnson.” This latest release comes on the heels of Johnson recently being outed on testosterone levels consistent with steroid use, highlighted […]

Following a failed drug test and a decisive loss at UFC 157, heavyweight slugger Lavar Johnson is no longer part of the promotion. MMA Junkie confirmed the news on Thursday, speaking with “sources close to Johnson.” This latest release comes on the heels of Johnson recently being outed on testosterone levels consistent with steroid use, highlighted […]

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UFC 157: Mark Munoz, Jeremy Botter Predict Brendan Schaub vs. Lavar Johnson

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — We continue our series of fighter predictions for “UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche” with a preview and prediction of the heavyweight battle between Lavar Johnson and Brendan Schaub. Jeremy Botter and UFC middleweight Mark Munoz take a look at the fight and give you their predictions, but they also want to […]

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — We continue our series of fighter predictions for “UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche” with a preview and prediction of the heavyweight battle between Lavar Johnson and Brendan Schaub. Jeremy Botter and UFC middleweight Mark Munoz take a look at the fight and give you their predictions, but they also want to […]

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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 […]