Don Frye father's name is under review and mother unknown at this time. 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. Frye won by way of technical knockout on the scorecard, but it was truly the viewers who won. But watch out for your fingers spiders may . Proud of the scrap, he doesnt mind answering them but asks that you please do him a favor beforehand. And it was Spencer who got Fryes pit bull, Quinn. Lwowski works as a reporter and photographer for Wrangler News and interned for Phoenix Magazine Visuals in spring 2022. That was Dan Severns and mine advantage. Fyre figured the early childhood experience was just life, but it left him scarred. 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. Riding a new wave of popularity, Frye's next outing was a return to MMA at Pride 23 on November 24, 2002 to face Olympic gold medalist judoka Hidehiko Yoshida. doesnt know how to go backwards, he just goes straight forward like a Being inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame thatd be the pinnacle of the sport, Frye told MMAjunkie. After an exciting and hard fought battle, Frye pulled out a split decision victory. Don Frye will celebrate 58th birthday on a Thursday 23rd of November 2023. Old bullets, his father's Air Force memorabilia, commemorative Japanese pieces, and photos of him and his two daughters fill his living room's wooden shelves. debuted in 1996, winning UFC 8, finishing all three fights in under Frye sat in silence as he watched, rewinding and rewatching the move that cost Takayama his movement and career. Frye now enjoys a quiet life in Catalina, a rural community 30 miles there of led to a pair of divorces that ended his belief of the Stepping back into the pro wrestling arena, Frye would make a one-time appearance at NJPW's Fighting Spirit Memorial Day Tokyo Dome show on May 2, 2002 where he defeated Tadao Yasuda. The fighting was so great, so fierce that the referee had tears in his eyes. : Unfortunately, this night was the second time I felt I was refereeing a fixed bout. Hope he gets himself turned around. Readmore, From the top editor on down, the Arizona Daily Star staff was cut by nearly one-quarter on Monday, as the newspaper's corporate chain owners told local journalists they were being laid off. When he started getting a little bit famous, everybody had their hands out. and career. was in the hospital, Frye, now 56, clicked play. A slight smirk Rey Mysterio tells Zelina Vega to trust her heart against Rhea Ripley: SmackDown . He has two daughters with his wife Mollie Frye. Your email address will not be published. However, Gonzalez was injured, so Frye instead faced Ruben Villareal in a rematch at Heavyweight. Quinn, and two horses, Puzzle and Funk. Not listening to his body and masking the pain with medication shortened his career, he said. When he was doing pro wrestling in Japan, he was flying, so I went How do you top that?. Old bullets, his fathers Air Force memorabilia, commemorative Japanese pieces and photos of him and his two daughters fill his living rooms wooden shelves. There, Frye took part in what is known as one of the most iconic MMA fights of all time. You get ripped off for a few million dollars, betrayed and lied to and all that, it will change your opinions on a few things, Frye said. shoeing, firefighting and bartending. In a rather long battle, Frye lost a unanimous decision to Coleman after three rounds. Hell yeah. There were no weight classes, and many of the moves used then are now illegal. popular trending video trivia random. It was Fryes career and charisma that turned him into an legend And I get pretty pissed off when people try to take advantage of him.. the middle of the divorce at that time, and somebody had this bulldog And, speaking with his characteristic candor, The Predator not only confirmed his presence but also admitted it will come as much-needed relief during particularly trying times. Following a forty-seven second knockout of Bryan Pardoe at NLF: Heavy Hands in Dallas, Texas in January 2008, Don Frye announced on February 8, 2008 on TAGG Radio that he would be fighting Oleg Taktarov on the debut card for YAMMA Pit Fighting on April 11 in the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Could overturning of Roe v. Wade impact athletic recruiting at Arizona universities? Youre not a man anymore. Then the In his last appearance in the promotion, Frye faced Kim Min-Soo at Hero's 7 on October 9, 2006 and knocked him out with a right hook in the second round. make you or break you, and I got lucky it made me. Fryes cage name comes from his first English bulldog, and the first Predator movie, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. that they didnt want anymore and so he called me and hes like, Can I Coleman, a more decorated wrestling champion than Frye himself, kept the top position through the match and landed multiple strikes to the face. said. Frye now enjoys a quiet life in Catalina, a rural community 30 miles north of Tucson. But one day, he suddenly disappeared from the fighting scene. (Photo by Andrew Lwowski/Cronkite News) Frye stormed into the fighting scene early, appearing as one of the "most well-rounded fighters" in the . 188 posts. He's way too young to be having all these problems. [3], Frye returned at UFC 9 in Detroit, Michigan on May 19, 1996 for a match with fellow tournament winner Marco Ruas, but Ruas was injured and replaced by Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylist Amaury Bitetti. Since he retired in 2011, he has been in and out of hospitals. Akebono spent much of the fight clinching with the much smaller Frye and pushing him into the ropes, but Frye was able to knock the former sumo wrestler down and secure a guillotine choke submission in the second round. Birth Sign Sagittarius. It appears ONE Championship won't be doing business with former UFC heavyweight champion and prized free agent Francis Ngannou. lot of people, but Frye has always been there, even during the toughest He jumped on Over the course of his career, Frye said he has had 45 or 50 surgeries, and his career started to spiral in the wrong direction when he became reliant on pain medication from his various injuries. It seems like Dons family chooses a life behind the spotlight. MMA fighting pioneer won the UFC 8 tournament and UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Tournament. shoulders down. Don Frye is one of the best mixed martial arts fighters of his time. While his close friends knew him as J.R. Frye, he had a At that time, the UFC was set up in a tournament bracket. However, Abbott lost his balance and fell, allowing Frye to secure a rear naked choke, to take the title of Ultimate Ultimate 96 Champion, his second UFC Tournament Championship. My horse had died. next to his chair and cowboy hats and reins line the wall beside him. Through watchdog reporting, local commentary & expert analysis, the Sentinel inspires residents to be meaningfully engaged with our community, promotes transparency & understanding, seeks solutions that empower, & holds the powerful accountable. MMA Fighter Birthday November 23, 1965. T hank you for praying over this precious family during this difficult time, and thank you for reaching out to the extended Frye family over the . Multiple sizes available for all screen sizes and devices. Hes like an animal whisperer or something, he Joined: The life of fighting or lack proud of that fight, Frye said. I had a beautiful stallion. I figured Id pick up some quick cash, pay off the bills and get back to the department and back out in the field, and it just snowballed from there. That rage followed him throughout his career and has led to a major role in an upcoming movie with actor Michael Par about tracking down and killing pedophiles, he said. Don Frye has two daughters with his ex-wife Mollie Frye. He participated in 31 MMA fights and won twenty of them via knockout. Nothing good is going on in my life. A slight smirk appeared through his thick, burly mustache as his former self and Takayama the 6-foot-7, 285-pound Japanese wrestler moved to the corner of the ring and exchanged right hands akin to Rock Em Sock Em Robots. In 2006, he made an appearance as an Aryan Brotherhood member in Miami Vice, lent his voice for The Ant Bully, and appeared in the Rob Schneider prison comedy Big Stan, along with fellow mixed martial artists Randy Couture and Bob Sapp in 2007. Don Frye is an American former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor. it was the wild wild West. admires for staying with him through the divorces, help with care of the appearances, doing acting stuff, and he came down and stayed with me for The year 2005 turned out to be a busy year for Frye as he made several appearances. daughters who take care of him, a beautiful bulldog, two beautiful Takayama, God bless him, man, he said. Don Frye was born on 1965-11-23. Much to everyones knowledge, Don went through difficult challenges both in his health and family life. I didnt think it would ever happen, Frye said. 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. The Predator had a professional MMA record of 20-9-1 with one no contest over his storied career. In Just Another Romantic Wrestling Comedy, he played Rocco Piedra, the father of a wrestling family who dreams on marrying their child off to a famous wrestler. He also appeared for All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) on October 26, 2003 at their 31st Anniversary, challenging Toshiaki Kawada for the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship in a losing effort. My horse had died. Duel Frye has been a locomotive mechanic and worked in a lumber mill. After joining, Frye would spend most of 1999 and early 2000 feuding with Scott Norton over the unofficial title of Gaijin Ace, took part in the G1 Tag League in 1999 with Chono, and make two challenges for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship but was unsuccessful in each attempt. side Don calls over to the horse and the horse comes over and lets Don The juxtaposition of the Predators ferocious persona in the cage with his bond with animals outside is fascinating. Takayama, God bless him, man, he said. UFC Hall of Famer Winner of UFC 8 , UFC 9, the Ultimate Ultimate 2 '96 New Japan Pro Wrestling, Co-host of Dan and Don's Toxic Masculinity Podcast. remember that, Frye said in his distinctive, raspy voice. Somewhere halfway between Japan and L.A., hed turn into Don The The fight between Don Frye and Yoshihiro Takayama in Japans PRIDE 21 was so intense that the referee had tears in his eyes. 179 following. If you can not make it to the visitation and service on Monday, you can send condolences and gifts of appreciation to Lee Ann Frye at 1001 Sherwood Avenue, Marysville, OH 43040-1340. appeared through his thick, burly mustache as Takayama the 6-foot-7, First at 6 by a family friend, then at 8 by an adopted family relative, and then at "10 or 11" while working as a dishwasher for a hotel in Sierra Vista. overseas. He departed the promotion to compete in K-1 and Hero's in 2004 but returned for the final Pride event in 2007. Takayama severed his spinal cord while performing a sunset flip for wrestling for Dramatic Dream Team Pro-Wrestling in 2017, which left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. And it just all worked out. The director of the film, Ryuhei Kitamura, mentioned that he wrote the role with Frye in mind since he was a fan of Frye's matches. He stole my soul. Don Frye vs. Sonny Westbrook The Samoa-born Westbrook, who was significantly older, provides security for the reality television series Dog The Bounty Hunter, and is a respected, even beloved trainer at Kona Boxing Club in Kailua, Oahu, Hawai'i. UFC on ESPN 44 results: Vintage Max Holloway outpoints gritty Arnold Allen MMA Underground staff north of Tucson. I was never the same after Subscribe and stretch your donation over time: Or give a secure one-time gift with PayPal or your credit card: TucsonSentinel.com is an Arizona nonprofit organization. Like I said, the back is a mess.. The referee, Yuji Shimada, he was crying during the fight said it was an honor to be a part of that fight.. He mentions his bulldog is the only thing keeping him going, his daughters are doing their own thing so they don't talk much apparently, and he's in pain 90% of the time and on morphine. I was in the toilet mentally, he said. 76.6K followers. The most special thing to him is his dog, he said. Both men paid a price for that.. the role purely based off the plot, with no monetary motivations, he Don Frye Height and Physical Info Some people are indeed interested in the weight and height of celebrities, but there is a more important question to ask. Half a dozen saddles are stacked next to his chair, and cowboy hats and reins line the wall beside him. That still blows me away," said Greyhound Soul's stalwart leader Joe Pea ahead of this weekend's gigs marking the band's nearly three decades of music. biggest. After all, with the rest of his life not doing so well, The Predator could use the encouragement. 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). Or even with the brutal Ken Shamrock bout at PRIDE 19 that left both men dealing with the damages for years to come. The referee, Yuji Shimada, he was DamianK1, A.S. Hall says that since Tank Abbott had already advanced to the final after two relatively easy wins, Frye who'd logged eleven minutes of cage time already that night wanted to save his energy for the championship match. I have never seen anything like it, Spencer said, recounting a story about Frye. Readmore, A federal judge handed down a 51-month prison sentence to Brian Kolfage, co-founder of a fraud called We Build the Wall, which he billed as a grassroots fundraiser to fulfill the campaign promise of former President Donald Trump for "big, beautiful" wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Well, the audience because they witnessed something that they will probably never, ever witness again. 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 was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2016. Half a dozen horse saddles are stacked But, youd get off the plane and it was just crazy, the [24], Frye is divorced and has two daughters. However, he accepts bookings as a keynote speaker for forums and other speaking events. Overall, its a blur, but when you watch it, you think, Oh yeah, I remember that, he says. Old bullets, his fathers Air Force memorabilia, commemorative Don bought everybodys lunch, hes a real He defeated Mark Hall by stoppage, slamming the Moo Yea Do specialist and working his side with body punches until the stoppage, and then defeated Brian Johnston, again leading the action to the mat and landing elbows to the head. They were one of four new teams established at the beginning of the 2007 season. [16] In September 2001, Frye won the G1 World Climax tournament. Don being Don, he would take a lot of time First at 6 by a family friend, then at 8 by an adopted family relative, and then at 10 or 11 while working as a dishwasher for a hotel in Sierra Vista. After a successful wrestling stint at Arizona State University, the now 50-year-old Frye was working as a firefighter when he was first invited to try his luck at the UFC. His daughters help care for them and the property when he cant. His two daughters, who he admires for staying with him through the divorces, help with care of the animals and property. I had more than just wrestling or boxing, Frye said. He experiences in his youth, and it still fuels him to this day. My horse died back on Labor Day. 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. After three rounds of what many considered to be a lackluster fight, the bout was ruled a draw. poor Jack, he was upset, had to tell me. The one regret Frye had over his career was not listening to his body. Both men paid a Readmore, California and Arizona are currently fighting each other over water from the Colorado River, but this isnt new - its actually been going on for over 100 years; at one point, the states literally went to war about it - and the problem comes down to some really bad math from 1922. Then, he was asking me how much he owes me, and Im like, Don, you dont owe me anything. dont think I fought in the UFC until I was 30.. 383K views 15 years ago Don Frye has beaten up more men, for more money, in more places than you can even spell. In an interview, Frye mentions that unlike his fights where he has complete control, acting in a Godzilla film he had no control but enjoyed the experience nonetheless. shoulder). 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. up there and did all the framing on the garage and put their trusses up Frye is circumspect about his career as a fighter. relation), has been like a brother to Frye for nearly 30 years. Despite his accomplishments, he retired from MMA in 1997 to pursue a career in . His technique later became the basics of modern MMA. most well-rounded fighters in the UFC at the time, Severn said. good hearted guy, and took care of people. January 26, 2022 11:55 am ET. He moved on to New Japan Pro-Wrestling and PRIDE FC, based in Japan, after his UFC career. His technique would later become the basics He took the role based solely off the plot, he added, with no monetary motivations. Don has two daughters with his wife Mollie Frye. It gave me Two, learn his (expletive) name. Curiously, for a prominent character in a Japanese-language film, all of his dialogue was spoken in English. I had competed in front of crowds before. The Predator had a professional MMA record of 20-9-1 with one no Nothing on my side.. [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. His voice would get deeper, The Numerology of Don Frye [ ] He's especially vigilant for any gaps where the foundation meets the rest of the building and around the sill plate. Reply Nickk_Jones Monkey in Space Hes like an animal whisperer or something, he has something special with animals.. The money, Frye said flatly. He Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He says, You have to make a decision, fire department or fighting I said, All right sir, thank you very much. [23] Frye also portrayed mayor and former wrestler Mike Haggar in the Final Fight fan film "The Broken Gear". (Photo by Andrew Lwowski/Cronkite News). Irregular western flagstone paver flooring ties it all together. Gallery: Duel Fyre's gag email turned into a hand modeling gig. By 1998, Frye began to rise in the ranks as he quickly became one of the company's lead heels. Fryes memorable MMA career dates back to February 1996, at UFC 8, when he became a three-fight tournament winner after defeating Gary Goodridge in what remains one of his most noteworthy moments. even get close to it. 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 . That year, he also assembled and coached the Arizona-based Tucson Scorpions in the International Fight League, but on November 9, 2007 announced on TAGG radio that he and the IFL had parted ways. Ultimate Ultimate 2 in 1996 while finishing as runner-up in UFC 10. Use our convenient PayPal/credit card donation form below or contact us at donate@tucsonsentinel.com today. blanket draped over the back, loosened his back brace and rested a leg Tucson Sentinel's independent nonprofit newsroom learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands. Who better to turn to for advice on life, love, and the pursuit of awesomeness.. price for that.. Frye will make his way to the UFC Fan Expo once again on July 10, when the formal induction ceremony is set to take place at Las Vegas Convention Center. (Photo by Andrew Lwowski/Cronkite News). Senator John McCain was actively campaigning against the sport he referred to as human cockfighting, Frye was forced to choose between his two occupations. Who won? asked Dan Severn, who wrestled and coached at Arizona State, where he met Frye. Hell yeah. Find a staff list and description of our beats here. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images). 2023 Cronkite News. The ex-wife, shed be loving and caring in front of everybody, but when we were alone, You just arent the man you used to be, not as tough as you used to be, you dont have the pain tolerance you used to have. His two daughters, who he hotel in Sierra Vista. I have never seen anything like it, Spencer said as he recalled a How do you top that?. Severn has victories over the other two. that fight. The fight was to be the first fight in YAMMA's Masters Division, a division for fighters over the age of 39. [21], Frye also appeared in a new AT&T mini-movie advertisement for the Blackberry Bold 9700 entitled "Stay One Step Ahead" during the 2009 holiday season. punching., The fight only lasted six minutes and 10 seconds of the first round, deserve that. He also wrote a humorous weekly column called "Dear Don: Advice from The Predator" in which he gives fans advice on love, life, friendship, and more. Taking his first loss since fighting Mark Coleman in 1996, Frye was submitted by Yoshida via armbar in the first round. Although Frye and his family fought to press charges, nothing His personal year number in 2023 is 5. Don Frye & Sonny First Fight djextreme808 70 subscribers Subscribe 512 Save 710K views 15 years ago Notice Age-restricted video (based on Community Guidelines) Almost yours: 1 week of TV on us. 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. bull in a China closet.. I already knew he had a bone-headed attitude, Severn said. Don Frye Before Fame [ ] On 11-23-1965, Don Frye was born. He would later win UFC 9 and Ultimate Ultimate 2 in 1996 while finishing as runner-up in UFC 10. the most famous MMA fights of all time. Reseda Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S. Wins the Ultimate Ultimate 96 Tournament. Frye was molested three times as child, he said. But, youd get off the plane and it was just crazy, the people would like mob him. Debuting at UFC 8 in Bayamn, Puerto Rico on February 16, 1996, Frye was among the eight competitors in the openweight tournament that night and was one of two fighters of the era skilled in both stand-up and ground fighting, the other being Marco Ruas. Frye captured his first Ultimate Fighting Championship on Feb. 16, 1996 defeating Ramirez and two other opponents. "authentically local news & community views", 2009-2023TucsonSentinel.com, Tucson, Arizona. corner of the ring and exchanged right hands akin to Rock Em Sock Em However, Frye was a pioneer in the Readmore, Arizona is home to more than 200,000 undocumented immigrants, most of them are unable to obtain a drivers license, but community advocates are hoping for change at the state level, and one lawmaker is adamant about delivering that change. 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