Justin Frazier

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Justin Frazier
Born (1989-06-15) June 15, 1989 (age 34)
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Other namesThe Grizzly Bear
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight281 lb (127 kg; 20 st 1 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach75 in (191 cm) [1]
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Batesville, Arkansas, United States
TeamWithout Limits MMA
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins12
By knockout8
By submission3
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout2
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Justin Frazier (born June 15, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division. He most notably competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA.

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Background

Frazier graduated from Cave City High School in 2008, then played football at Arkansas Tech University. After a knee injury derailed his football career, Frazier received degrees at both University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville and at Arkansas State University. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2010, Frazier compiled a 10–2 record fighting for various regional organizations and Bellator MMA. At Bellator 52 on October 1, 2011, Frazier faced Liron Wilson and easily dispatched off him via GnP in the first round. [3] In his next fight afterward, Frazier faced future UFC Heavyweight title contender Derrick Lewis at RFA 2 on March 30, 2012. He lost via TKO in the first round. [4]

At Bellator 120 on May 17, 2014, Frazier waged a sloppy slugfest with Mike Wessel that ended in a Wessel TKO in the first round. [5] After this win, Frazier would take a couple of years off to deal with the medical issues off his son. [6]

The Ultimate Fighter

In August 2017, it was announced that Frazier was one of the fighters featured on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters UFC TV series. [7] [8]

Frazier was the seventh pick by coach Kelvin Gastelum. [9] In the quarter-finals, Frazier defeated Anderson da Silva via unanimous decision after two rounds. [10] In the semi-finals, Frazier defeated Michel Batista via technical knockout in Round One. [11] This win secured Frazier a spot in the finals against Juan Espino. [12]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale on November 30, 2018, Frazier faced Juan Espino. He lost the bout in quick fashion via straight armlock in the first round. [13]

In February 2019, Frazier revealed that he was released from his UFC contract. [14]

Post UFC

After his release from the UFC, Frazier faced Kevin Sears at C3 Fights 47 on January 12, 2019. He won the bout via unanimous decision. He then faced Ben Rowland at Pyramid Fights 12 on June 22, 2019, winning the bout via first round submission. [15]

Personal life

Frazier’s son was born with a congenital birth defect, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, that prevents the oxygen-rich blood from circulating the body, leading to a heart transplant just two weeks into his heart, and complications afterwards led to a battle with cancer in 2012. [16]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches12 wins3 losses
By knockout82
By submission31
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win12–3Ben RowlandSubmission (choke)Pyramid Fights 12June 22, 201910:58 Batesville, Arkansas, United States
Win11–3Kevin SearsDecision (unanimous)C3 Fights 47January 12, 201935:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Loss10–3 Juan Espino Submission (straight armlock) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale November 30, 201813:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor The Ultimate Fighter 28 Heavyweight Tournament.
Win10–2Reggie CatoTKO (punches)Pyramid Fights 6March 17, 201812:37 Batesville, Arkansas, United States
Win9–2Parnell DavisSubmission (forearm choke)Revolution Combat Championships 14December 29, 201711:00 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesCatchweight (285 lb) bout.
Win8–2Carlton Little Sr.TKO (punches)Pyramid Fights 3August 12, 201711:43 Batesville, Arkansas, United States
Loss7–2 Mike Wessel TKO (punches) Bellator 120 May 17, 201414:28 Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Win7–1Terence LandersTKO (punches)Off The Chain MMA 3October 26, 201312:15 Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
Win6–1Chris MillerTKO (punches)Mid South MMA Championships 7June 9, 201213:09 Caruthersville, Missouri, United States
Loss5–1 Derrick Lewis TKO (knee to the body and punches)RFA 2March 30, 201212:37 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win5–0Liron WilsonTKO (punches) Bellator 52 October 1, 201111:50 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win4–0James HallTKO (punches)AXC 14June 24, 201112:45 Bryant, Arkansas, United States
Win3–0Terence LandersTKO (punches)Brickhouse MMA: Beatdown 5April 30, 201112:31 Paragould, Arkansas, United States
Win2–0Ace LewisSubmission (rear-naked choke)AXC 12February 11, 201111:55 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Win1–0Kevin CaseyTKO (punches)AXC 11December 11, 201010:26 Conway, Arkansas, United States

[17]

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