sunk into a padded wooden chair while rehashing his trauma, staring out Jake Massey. Being inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame thatd be the pinnacle of the sport, Frye told MMAjunkie. Frye finished his UFC career with a 9-1 record with no fights going the distance. When he was doing pro wrestling in Japan, he was flying, so I went up there and did all the framing on the garage and put their trusses up and got it all framed in for him. 76.6k Followers, 179 Following, 188 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Don Frye (@donthepredatorfrye) donthepredatorfrye. In his final boxing match, Frye lost via technical knockout to David Kilgour of Somis, California at the Reseda Country Club in Reseda, Los Angeles on December 11, 1990, bringing his professional record to two wins, five losses and one draw. Don Frye Obituary. The money, Frye said flatly. Gallery: Duel Fyre's gag email turned into a hand modeling gig. He played FBI agent Clarence Hurt in Public Enemies, by director Michael Mann.[20]. A couple on my hand, couple on this (left) elbow, this (right) elbow, about five or seven on this (left shoulder), about five on this (right shoulder). That MMA fight 20 years ago was deemed so great, so fierce, that the around him always wanted something. UFC Hall of Famer,. Because he'd already suffered two defeats to Frye earlier in his career (and therefore probably wasn't going to win anyway) and DePersia implied that saying no would have a disastrous impact on his future, Hall says he reluctantly agreed to go along with the plot. sport, one of the first true mixed martial artists with backgrounds in moves used then are now illegal. He was also noticeably more muscular and seemingly stronger than his UFC days, having gained 7 kilograms (15lb) in weight since his last MMA outing. Senator John McCain was actively campaigning against the sport he referred to as human cockfighting, Frye was forced to choose between his two occupations. Widely recognized as one of the first fighters to successfully combine various styles into a well-rounded MMA game, The Predator looked back on the reasons behind his early octagon success. I the middle of the divorce at that time, and somebody had this bulldog Don Frye made his Pride return after an almost four-year hiatus, taking on James Thompson at the last promotion's last ever event, Pride 34 on April 8, 2007. Ever since Severn coached him at ASU, he knew Frye would do well. And I get pretty pissed off when people try to take advantage of him.. Severn, who is also a UFC Hall of Famer, is one of only four cage fighters with over 100-career wins, and of those four, only three have over 100 victories. had died, then the divorce.. Many MMA fans agree that both fighters were never the same again, as both their careers began a steady downturn after the fight. Takayama, God bless him, man, he said. Tucson Sentinel's independent nonprofit newsroom learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands. [2] Frye also worked in a psychiatric ward but left that position after breaking a patient's arm while restraining him. something more than just blows to the face. even get close to it. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! He is credited on IMDb for the role as "Wrestling Opponent". [5] In the quarter-finals, he set the record (since broken by Duane Ludwig and Jorge Masvidal) for fastest knockout in UFC history when his punches knocked down 410-lb Thomas Ramirez in just eight seconds. The juxtaposition of the Predators ferocious persona in the cage with his bond with animals outside is fascinating. storied 15-year career. It indicates that He is on life path 1. My horse had died. only three have over 100 victories. It shocked the hell out of me. Just one month later, Frye entered the UFC's Ultimate Ultimate 96 tournament, held to find the best of the best from past tournament winners and runners up. his career started to spiral in the wrong direction when he became (Photo by Andrew Lwowski/Cronkite News). Don experienced a brain hemorrhage while in surgery. While his close friends knew him as J.R. Frye, he had a Readmore, Flags across Arizona should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 1, to mark Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day, Gov. Im going to miss you all.'. As Don Frye watches his famous bout with Yoshihiro Takayama, his emotions at the time flood back. Your email address will not be published. We were out at one of my friends house and there was I was molested a few times when I was a kid, so that will f make you a little angry, Frye said. His pride and joy come from a cigar, his pit bull Quinn, and two horses, Puzzle and Funk. Don Fryes career took a toll on his body, but now that he is out of the hospital, he can see his two horses, Puzzle and Funk, which are his pride and joy. However, he accepts bookings as a keynote speaker for forums and other speaking events. The referee, Yuji Shimada, he was 100% Free and No Sign-Up Required. Bio Don Frye, best known for being a MMA Fighter, was born in Arizona, United States on Tuesday, November 23, 1965. He participated in Godzilla: Final Wars, Miami Vice, and No Rules. Due to the controversy surrounding MMA at the time, Frye was barred from both firefighting, his previous occupation in his hometown of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and from training in the Buena High School gym he had used since his ASU days following the event. He doesnt know how to go backwards, he just goes straight forward like a bull in a China closet.. And he couldnt believe it because everybody else that always hung punching., The fight only lasted six minutes and 10 seconds of the first round, has something special with animals.. Frye then faced Mark Hall for the third time in his career, but this fight was even shorter, with Frye getting a takedown and an Achilles lock for the give up in 20 seconds. it was the wild wild West. The one regret Frye had over his career was not listening to his body. Both men paid a price for that.. At that time, the UFC was set up in a tournament bracket. three minutes with Severn in his corner. His pride and joy come from a cigar, his pitbull, [18], On October 2, 2005, Frye took part in AJPW's Wrestle-1 Grand Prix where he lost to Jamal.[18]. All rights reserved. said. Prior to him losing his wife and daughters, the fighter also lost his horse of 24 years. Ive had like 27 just on my back or related to my back alone. Katie Hobbs ordered. He asked, because they called me up for UFC 9, and I asked Jack for the time off and he went to the city manager and the city manager said no. It's really good to see Don Frye visiting the Hawtness in the hospital after the Hawtness was paralyzed a few years ago Their fight is forever one of the GOAT moments in MMA . Takayamas current condition. (Photo by Andrew Lwowski/Cronkite News), Left: Many fans remember Frye and love to interact with him, like at this UFC International Fight Week Legends Panel in Las Vegas. How do you top that?. 179 following. The UFC came around at that time and I was like 28, 29, and then I got into it. Then we just started The video covers the Top 10 FINISHES of Don "The Predator" Frye. I didnt pick it, it picked me, he said. However, given his years-long squabble with UFC President Dana White, some wondered if he would ever make it to the promotions Olympus. (Photo by Andrew Lwowski/Cronkite News). When he started getting a little bit famous, everybody had their hands out. Frye had over his career was not listening to his body. in years. Takayama delivered for PRIDE 21. I want to help TucsonSentinel.com offer a real news alternative! His daughters help care for them and the property when he cant. Once a year, Frye performs this search and looks for openings or gaps that could be signs of pest activity, evidence of rodents (like droppings or gnaw marks) and termite mud tubes. with them and Im sure thats what made him big over there., His popularity also led to his featured role in Godzilla: Final Wars., Before fighting, Frye worked various odd jobs ranging from horse January 26, 2022 11:55 am ET. As of date, his daughters names and other details are unavailable. [13], After a two-year absence and at forty-six years of age, Frye was scheduled to face Mike Gonzalez for the Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight title. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. Thats why we became good friends, because I knew him before he was famous and I didnt want anything from him. Throughout his 15-year MMA career, two-time UFC tournament champion Don Frye put on numeroustimeless fights that, to this day, are hailed as some of MMAs biggest fan-favorites. A successful celebrity in Japan due to his pro wrestling career, Don Frye made his comeback to mixed martial arts when he signed a multi-fight contract with the Pride Fighting Championships in 2001. shoulders down. Don Frye dominated the world of mixed martial arts for 6 straight years. He wasnt doing real good, he was in of times. I mean, Mr. White and I got into a pissing contest on the internet seven or eight years ago. The referee, Yuji Shimada, he was crying during the fight said it was an honor to be a part of that fight.. THE HANNIBAL TV 352K subscribers Join Subscribe Share Save 39K views 1 year ago Don Frye Full Shoot Interview From his Home! Deep, GeneTunney7 and 15 others like this. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Don Frye Throughout his 15-year MMA career, two-time UFC tournament champion Don Frye put on numerous timeless fights that, to this day, are hailed as some of MMA's biggest fan-favorites. The most special thing to him is his dog, he said. Using his TV for the first time since it was given to him while he to have a major role in an up-and-coming movie with actor Michael Fyre figured the early childhood experience was just life, but it left him scarred. got here, Don started getting better.. With his former day job, all his MMA wins and participation, as well as his acting career, Don Frye has a substantial net worth estimate of $2 Million. I was never the same after Multiple sizes available for all screen sizes and devices. Donald Frye (born November 23, 1965) is an American former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor. Readmore. In his sophomore Hero's fight, he defeated Yoshihisa Yamamoto at Hero's 6 on August 5, 2006, using the rear naked choke towards the end of the first round. materialized and the experience led to him to start drinking in fifth promotions, the UFC, PRIDE FC and New Japan Pro-Wrestling were among the Don Frye has been in the mixed martial arts scene since 1965. Before becoming a professional fighter, Don Frye worked as an EMT and firefighter. Frye won at the U-Japan event in November 1996, taking a submission victory by forearm choke over Mark Hall in a rematch.
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