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Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson Set for UFC on Fox 2

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The UFC isn't wasting any time after announcing that the Strikeforce heavyweight division will fold after the conclusion of the grand prix tournament in March, with news breaking tonight via the UFC twitter account that Strikeforce fighter, Lavar Johnson, will make the jump to the UFC to face Joey Beltran in Chicago on January 28th:

Heavyweights added to 2 in Chicago: Joey Beltran vs.

Although Johnson isn't technically the first fighter to make the jump from Strikeforce, as Fabricio Werdum's fight with Roy Nelson at UFC 143 was reported last week, he will still be fighting before Werdum does. As much of a threat as "Big"'s power is on the feet, he's shown some severe deficiencies on the ground, as evidenced by two submissions losses in his last two fights. Although Beltran will likely engage him on the feet, the "Mexicutioner" is in need of a win too, and he has shown an adequate take-down game in the past, so it might not be surprising nor a bad strategic movie if Beltran decides to get Johnson to the floor.

Joey "The Mexicutioner" Beltran (13-6)
L Stipe Miocic (unam. decision) - UFC 136
W Aaron Rosa (TKO) - UFC 131
L Pat Barry (unam. decision) - UFC Fight for the Troops 2
Lavar "Big" Johnson (15-5)
L Shawn Jordan (submission - keylock) - Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
L Shane del Rosario (submission - armbar) - Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva
W Virgil Zwicker (KO) - Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker

Here's how the UFC on Fox 2 card is currently stacking up:

Fox Main Card:
-Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis
-Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz
-Michael Bisping vs. Demian Maia
Fuel TV Prelims:
-Evan Dunham vs. Paul Sass
-Johnny Bedford vs. Eddie Wineland
-Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson
-Michael Johnson vs. Cody McKenzie
-Jon Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow
-George Roop vs. Cub Swanson
-Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby

UFC on Fox 2 coverage

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I really think Lavar is getting the KO here.

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"You know Joe, if Keith Jardines last name was Johnson, the nickname 'The Dean of Mean' wouldn't work at all."

by T.C. Engel on Dec 20, 2011 8:54 PM EST reply actions  

Charles Oliviera is also on the card.

by milklavar on Dec 20, 2011 9:00 PM EST reply actions  

Agreed

Beltran is just the better overall fighter. Should be a fun scrap, though.

by Steve W on Dec 20, 2011 9:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Yezzir

Dana won’t bring the UFC here to STL, so I’m Chi-town bound.

I’ll be the guy in the Cardinals gear.

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by cmons on Dec 20, 2011 11:25 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

nice

good thing i’m not a cubs fan, haha

by Violent Newt on Dec 21, 2011 12:03 AM EST up reply actions  

I am getting overwhelmed and confused

PPV’s, UFC on fox, UFC on f/x I can’t keep them straight

by cletusvandam on Dec 20, 2011 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

doh!

We love us some Mexecutioner, and are actually on the way to eat some mexican food, just wish this fight could be a week earlier in Nashvegas!

by Ben Bauman on Dec 20, 2011 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

So, they're just throwing Beltran a layup here?

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by Chris Hall on Dec 20, 2011 9:36 PM EST reply actions  

I think they’re about equal.. meaning really bad. Wouldn’t be surprised at all if Johson wins this.

by Horselover Fat on Dec 20, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

This is gonna be a SCRAP! Love it.

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by MicahtheCynic on Dec 20, 2011 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Beltran

by D’arce choke or modified shin lock

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by NEW-HAMPSHIRE on Dec 20, 2011 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

Not a bad fight

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by MaZZacare on Dec 21, 2011 12:00 AM EST reply actions  

Oh…so EVERY Strikeforce HW is getting in? Hmm…call me when Chad Griggs and his amazing sideburns get a fight.

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by Jeffrey McCrum on Dec 21, 2011 12:01 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

So much win.

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by El_Ee_Oh on Dec 21, 2011 12:29 AM EST via Android app up reply actions  

Ring ring.

It’s been reported that Griggs just signed his new UFC deal.

by Scott Haber on Dec 21, 2011 8:36 AM EST up reply actions  

FUCK!

I wanted Beltran vs, Griggs

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by IRodC on Dec 21, 2011 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

Beltran/Johnson is the next best thing though

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by crazedfan on Dec 21, 2011 1:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Overeem fights before Werdum

Although Johnson isn’t technically the first fighter to make the jump from Strikeforce, as Fabricio Werdum’s fight with Roy Nelson at UFC 143 was reported last week, he will still be fighting before Werdum does.

Wouldn’t Overeem be the first?

by c5mjohn on Dec 21, 2011 3:16 AM EST reply actions  

That was an independent deal, Overeem’s contract with SF ended after the Werdum fight and he signed with the UFC instead.

Now they’ve decided that ALL the heavyweights are being moved from SF to UFC, dissolving the HW division in SF.

by Horselover Fat on Dec 21, 2011 10:55 AM EST up reply actions  

And that is what they are referring to regarding Werdum and Lavar getting fights here

by Horselover Fat on Dec 21, 2011 10:56 AM EST up reply actions  

He was shot in the abdomen a couple years ago, could have something to do with that.

by Brad Ackerson on Dec 21, 2011 8:07 AM EST up reply actions  

Yea, you beat me to it. Here’s the story: http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/sports&id=7346802

by Jeffigatame on Dec 21, 2011 8:08 AM EST up reply actions  

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