Lavar Johnson Former UFC and Bellator heavyweight Lavar Johnson remains in jail two months after allegedly beating his girlfriend so severely she needed staples to close one of her wounds. The 38-year-old was taken into custody on Aug. 25. A warrant had been issued for multiple charges stemming from an alleged assault on Aug. 11 in which he supposedly slammed her against the wall and ground, repeatedly kneed her in the face and head, and struck her 11 times in the face with a closed fist. MMAjunkie confirmed Johnson’s arrest and charges following a report by TMZ Sports .
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UFC-Bellator vet Lavar Johnson in jail after alleged brutal assault of girlfriend – MMA Junkie