PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeph Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Beznisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier comes to the cage accompanied by "Apparently" by J. Cole. Sergey Beznisko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zeph Frazier's chin.

Frazier
vs
Beznisko

184 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
209 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

King of Fists
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeph Frazier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Beznisko!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Beznisko misses.
A left lands for Beznisko.

It looks like Zeph Frazier has been cut.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Frazier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko goes for a double leg but Frazier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frazier continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Beznisko misses
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Frazier misses the target.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Frazier tests Beznisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier thuds a left hand into Beznisko's body.
Beznisko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Beznisko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beznisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Frazier throws a shot to the body.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier missing with a left hand there. Beznisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Frazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beznisko doesn't seem phased though.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
As Frazier backs off Beznisko throws a huge counter combo but Frazier manages to avoid it all.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
Zeph Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Beznisko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko throwing shots but Frazier is blocking nicely.
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frazier to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko throws a strike but Frazier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Beznisko wants to hit a switch here but Frazier passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beznisko there!
Beznisko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko keeps trying to improve his position.
Frazier controlling from mount.
Beznisko wants to hold on but Frazier pushes him away.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beznisko is working to get back to half guard.
Beznisko is still trying to improve position.
Frazier controlling his opponent.
Beznisko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Beznisko fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeph Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Beznisko needs to keep his hands up - Frazier had a free shot at his head there.
Frazier scores with a nice head shot.
Beznisko lands a glancing blow to the side of Frazier's head.
Zeph Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier scores with a nice right hand.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown. Frazier tries to sprawl out of it but Beznisko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frazier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frazier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab.
Frazier misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko throws a series of punches but Frazier moves out of range.
Beznisko swinging wildly here.
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frazier as he jumps to the side.
Zeph Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Beznisko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frazier avoids it really well and circles away.
Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frazier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier misses with a hook.
Frazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frazier scores with a body shot.
Frazier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Beznisko saw that one coming.
Frazier scores with a jab to the body.
Frazier misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Beznisko. That snapped Frazier's head back.
Beznisko connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Beznisko moves forwards but Frazier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beznisko can do to turn this around?
Frazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frazier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Frazier moves away and avoids it.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Frazier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beznisko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frazier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frazier lands with an uppercut that bounces Beznisko off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier lands with a hook. Beznisko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Beznisko is rocked!
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Frazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frazier drops Beznisko with a nice combination! Frazier dives into Beznisko's guard, looking to finish!
Beznisko is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?
Frazier stays in close to Beznisko's body and controls the position.
Beznisko managing to control the position.
Frazier controlling from the top position.
Beznisko seems to have recovered his senses.
Beznisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Frazier wants to clinch.
Beznisko takes one on the button.
Beznisko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Frazier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Frazier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Beznisko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beznisko shoots for a takedown but Frazier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beznisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko's corner calls for a 1-2. Beznisko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frazier as he jumps to the side.
Frazier slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Frazier misses with a body shot.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frazier slips under a jab.
Frazier slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Frazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Beznisko misses
and Beznisko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
Frazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frazier throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.
Frazier scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frazier lands with an overhand left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beznisko or perhaps it was just good defense by Frazier, which made it look bad.
Zeph Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frazier's head backwards.
Beznisko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Frazier lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier with a nice cross.
Frazier scores with a jab. Beznisko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
Frazier lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Frazier.
Frazier effectively controlling the action here.
Frazier scores with a shoulder strike.
Beznisko is trying to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling him.
Frazier swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beznisko tries to circle away but Frazier has him pinned against the cage.
Beznisko wants to break free but Frazier has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beznisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Frazier lands an uppercut.
Frazier blocks a body shot from Beznisko.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Frazier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beznisko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko can't break the clinch.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Beznisko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
That's time! Frazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beznisko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beznisko momentarily.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Frazier looks to throw the jab but Beznisko is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frazier, as that shot connected.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier slips under a jab from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Frazier throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Beznisko feints the counter takedown.
Frazier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frazier moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Frazier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Nice jab there from Frazier.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Frazier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Frazier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frazier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beznisko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beznisko throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
Frazier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Frazier connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Frazier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Frazier is out of range.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Beznisko throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Beznisko circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier tries to bum rush Beznisko with a series of wild strikes but Beznisko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Frazier swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Beznisko there.
A big left from Frazier misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Beznisko misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko connects with a body shot that sends Frazier's belly button to the back.
Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frazier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
It looked like Frazier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beznisko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier scores with a jab.
Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Beznisko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier lands with a shot to the body.
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Beznisko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Beznisko connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier had his way with Sergey Beznisko in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beznisko connects with a body shot that sends Frazier's belly button to the back.
Beznisko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frazier is fending him off so far but Beznisko persists. Nope, Frazier circles away and we're back to standing.
Frazier looks to throw the jab but Beznisko is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Frazier.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko dodges the punch combination from Frazier.
Nice shot by Frazier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko moves out of range of the strikes.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beznisko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frazier swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Frazier to counter with a crisp jab.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beznisko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frazier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beznisko on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Beznisko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Beznisko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frazier's guard.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko throws a big elbow that misses.
Frazier is pulling down on Beznisko's head. It's preventing any offense from Beznisko, at least for the moment.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beznisko looking to sit in guard and control but Frazier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Beznisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frazier is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko trying to control the position here.
Beznisko wants to sweep but no luck.
Beznisko pulls Frazier in close to his closed guard and prevents Frazier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zeph Frazier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beznisko striking off his back but it's not causing Frazier any problems.
Zeph Frazier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beznisko wants to improve his position but instead Frazier has moved into half guard.
Beznisko tries to roll over but Frazier keeps him under control.
Beznisko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beznisko.
Frazier is looking to stand up but Beznisko won't let him.
Beznisko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeph Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frazier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeph Frazier!
Zeph Frazier retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Zeph Frazier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.