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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28: (L-R) Lavar Johnson punches Joey Beltran during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lavar Johnson; Joey Beltran

Lavar Johnson

TRAINING: I train three times a day. Striking in the morning, grappling in the evening and strength and conditioning at night.

When and why did you start training for fighting? As a challenge, I started fighting in Toughman, then transitioned into MMA.

What ranks and titles have you held? War Gods Heavyweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? My dad, Edward Morris

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Went to a JC. No degree

What was your job before you started fighting? Home Depot, Budweiser

Favorite Striking technique: Right hand