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Lavar Johnson vs. Joey Beltran

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Preliminary Card | Heavyweight | 265 lbs

Lavar Johnson defeats Joey Beltran via KO/TKO at 4:24 of Round 1

mmaweekly.com Lavar "Big" Johnson
mmaweekly.com Joey "Mexicutioner" Beltran

Johnson
KO/TKO
Round 1

Lavar Johnson Joey Beltran

"Big" "Mexicutioner"

18-5-0   Record   13-7-0
+165 | Slight Underdog   Betting Odds   -200 | Moderate Favorite
United States   Nationality   United States
San Jose, California   Fighting out of   Carlsbad, California
Pro Buhawe   Gym   Blackline/Alliance MMA
34   Age at Fight   30
252.0 lbs (114.3 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   228.0 lbs (103.4 kgs)
6'4" (194cm)   Height   6'1" (186cm)
81.0" (206cm)   Reach   75.0" (191cm)
  • Bout Billing: UFC on FOX 2 Preliminary Card (fight 2 of 10)
  • Weight: Heavyweight | 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • Enclosure: Octagon | Referee: Robert Madrigal
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Johnson Total Disclosed Pay: $65,000
  • Beltran Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
Consensus Rank   #11 Best MMA Knockout of the Year 2012
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Beltran and Johnson took to the cage for a heavyweight bout.

Beltran refused to touch hands at the start of the bout then got dropped momentarily when Johnson dug in a hook to the ribs. Johnson clinched Beltran against the cage and softened him up with knees to the body. The fighters broke off the cage and Johnson landed a nice leg kick then a series of stiff jabs that popped Beltran's head back. Beltran began to wilt under the continued steady pressure of Johnson's strikes, which he alternated nicely between the head and body. Beltran came back with some flurries of his own as Johnson slowed in the final minute. Suddenly Johnson landed an uppercut against the cage that knocked Beltran out, and a few more uppercuts kept him up on his feet before the referee stepped in to save him.

The official end came 4:24 into the first round, giving Johnson the TKO victory in his UFC debut.

Johnson vs. Beltran Fight Predictions

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Johnson vs. Beltran Fighter Tweets

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If fighters from this bout were talking on Twitter before or after the fight, this is where you can find it. Below are all the Tweets we've recorded near the date of the bout.

Can't wait! RT @ufc: @UFConFOX news? Diaz/Miller now main event, also on main card heavyweight battle @LavarJohnson vs Pat @hypeordie Barry
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Wow thank you for all the kind words of encouragement twitter world! Far too many to thank individually. I promise 2012 is gonna be a fun yr
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To all my fans friends family and supporters I will be back better than ever at a new weight class! Don't worry about me At all!
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Hey I just want @danawhite @ufc @lorenzofertitta to know how thankful u am for the chance to live my dream and fight for the #ufc. Thank tou
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To answer everyone at once Yuuuuup- Dave Hester Voice
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First I need to say thank you to all of my supporters for your words of encouragement. I will definitely be back, leaner&meaner than ever!!
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A great moment from last night- thanks Ester Lin- http://t.co/pNQmIZQ2
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Great to be in the @ufc ! Thank you @danawhite , @crazybobcook , Thrive MMA, @ZinkinEnt & @dethrone ! Looking forward to showing fans more!
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Well when you fight the way I do stuff like that can happen. Props to @lavarjohnson for the win. Not sure what's next for me but I'll be ok.
4 hours
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The Blaxicans are at Lucky Strike about to bowl @lloydirvin @PhilMrWonderful @EricDelFierro @manny_mma @amel619 Palabra!
1 day
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We are about to jump in our newest member to the #blaxicans @thedomin8r aka Lil Guerro http://t.co/P47XJqBC
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So I hear Chicago Loves #Dubstep ...let me know what's up!
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“@EricUresk: @manny_mma @mexicutioner760 gluten free is fine”boom!
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“@OficialUFCMEX: @mexicutioner760 Mucha suerte en tu pelea te apoyamos desde Mexico”gracias por todo el apoyo
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We have formed the #Blaxicans @lloydirvin @SutYadPalung @EricDelFierro @manny_mma @amel619 @PhilMrWonderful ANd Me! Boom that just happened
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“@Helen_Beltran: @mexicutioner760 I'm a big FAN sexycutioner!”haha thanks babe
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“@honey_badger85: @mexicutioner760 ur an asshole rude to the fans man fuck you”wow man what are u talking about?
3 days
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Going to watch Girl with the Dragon Tattoo with @PhilMrWonderful @amel619 @manny_mma movie review coming soon
3 days
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I in Chicago and I'm not gonna eat Pizza or bread til after the fight! This week is gonna suck #sacrificing
4 days
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Got to Chicago took a nap woke up ran sprints #goodday now gonna eat with @PhilMrWonderful @manny_mma @amel619 @AllianceMMA @BlacklineTC FAM
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I have to be at @manny_mma house at 4am so I'm not sleepin so I can HOPEFULLY sleep on the plane. Let's see what happens
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“@fisttacuff: @mexicutioner760 thanks for your time tonite”no prob man always a good time!
6 days
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Nice I have missed the whole game today and I managed to turn it on right when it mattered! #overtime
6 days
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“@Helen_Beltran: Just posted a photo http://t.co/BmmxGumD”this is how I'm spending my Sunday!im gonna hit 200,000 then I'll quit.
6 days
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Today I can rest knowing my wife @Helen_Beltran graduated school and @dannymma125 win his fight getting @AllianceMMA's 2012 started right!
6 days
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congrats to @dannymma125 first rdTko victory! Time for @PhilMrWonderful and me to handle business at #UFConFox2 @AllianceMMA TEAMhoneybadger
7 days
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These guys are breaking it down! Entertainment while we wait in line http://t.co/LikCyAIa
7 days
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The pre show entertainment ! Yes that is bubbles! Lol! #MJforever http://t.co/ZYcEQ6LE
7 days
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About to watch cirque de Solei Michael Jackson Immortal at the San Diego sports arena! @ohrockyoursocks @Helen_Beltran @amandaraelene n fam!
7 days
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The fam at @Helen_Beltran final clock out ceremony! http://t.co/O6wxCOAL
7 days
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Please send my wife @Helen_Beltran some congratulating today she graduates from Oceanside Beauty College!
7 days
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@mikeeastonmma congrats brother!
8 days
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@Jorge_Conquista it's been a pleasure watching you go to war all these years.
8 days
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The bus driver recognized me and went ape shit! Lol "hey YOU'RE THE MEXICUTIONER!" hes a huge #ufc fan.
8 days
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So after thinking long & hard about it, I believe OJ is Khloe Karsashians dad! Check out the resemblance http://t.co/Cd80cU0j
8 days
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Today I will be visiting colleges with my niece and her class. #fieldtrippin nice way to take my mind off of fighting for a few hrs.
8 days
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So @PhilMrWonderful and I are supposed to be on channel 93.3 in San Diego with Gina the Latina lets see if he is awake lol
9 days
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