Justin Frazier

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.

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.

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. 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.

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. After this win, Frazier would take a couple of years off to deal with the medical issues off his son.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Allen Frye TKO (punches) RDC 21

Batesville, Arkansas, United States Win

Ben Rowland Submission (choke) Pyramid Fights 12

Batesville, Arkansas, United States Win

Kevin Sears Decision (unanimous) C3 Fights 47

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Juan Espino Submission (straight armlock) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Reggie Cato TKO (punches) Pyramid Fights 6

Batesville, Arkansas, United States Win

Parnell Davis Submission (forearm choke) Revolution Combat Championships 14

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Win

Carlton Little Sr. TKO (punches) Pyramid Fights 3

Batesville, Arkansas, United States Loss

Mike Wessel TKO (punches) Bellator 120

Southaven, Mississippi, United States Win

Terence Landers TKO (punches) Off The Chain MMA 3

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States Win

Chris Miller TKO (punches) Mid South MMA Championships 7

Caruthersville, Missouri, United States Loss

Derrick Lewis TKO (knee to the body and punches) RFA 2

Kearney, Nebraska, United States Win

Liron Wilson TKO (punches) Bellator 52

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Win

James Hall TKO (punches) AXC 14

Bryant, Arkansas, United States Win

Terence Landers TKO (punches) Brickhouse MMA: Beatdown 5

Paragould, Arkansas, United States Win

Ace Lewis Submission (rear-naked choke) AXC 12

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Win

Kevin Casey TKO (punches) AXC 11

Conway, Arkansas, United States