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 referee, Yuji Shimada, he was crying during the fight said it was an honor to be a part of that fight.. He's way too young to be having all these problems. And it was Spencer who got Fryes pit bull, Quinn. In their first encounter Frye had beaten the piss out of Hall, who'd refused to give up. Rey Mysterio tells Zelina Vega to trust her heart against Rhea Ripley: SmackDown . At UFC 10 in Birmingham, Alabama on July 12, 1996, Frye returned to tournament format. The bout moved to the mat, where Shamrock attempted another ankle lock, only for Frye to try to counter with one of his own and finally refusing to tap out until time ran out. 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 . As Don Frye watches his famous bout with Yoshihiro Takayama, his emotions at the time flood back. Don Frye was born on 1965-11-23. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. My horse had died. After a quick technical knockout of Sam Adkins in the semis, taking him down and landing hammerfists to the face for the TKO, he met with Gary Goodridge in the final, and forced the Trinidadian to submit simply by gaining dominant position at the 2:14 mark, though not without landing multiple uppercuts standing and punches on the ground. [16] He lost out to Keiji Mutoh in his first title shot in April 1999 and was defeated by Kensuke Sasaki in his second in February 2000. [22], Frye provided the voice for the main villain Matt Ninesister in the third installment of the Stick 10: Even More Swag animated specials, The United League of Stereotypes. Maybe not the 100% Free and No Sign-Up Required. I was never the same after that. Readmore, "At our shows people know the words to our songs and are singing along. It shocked the hell out of me. An apparently intoxicated fan challenged a UFC legend to a fight - MSN He got me some fights across the country where I didnt get paid but thats pretty much how you test somebody.. Proud of the scrap, he doesnt mind answering them but asks that you please do him a favor beforehand. The couple tied the knot in 1996, but in 2016, they filed for a divorce and the two eventually split. He got me into the UFC when I asked him to. [23] Frye also portrayed mayor and former wrestler Mike Haggar in the Final Fight fan film "The Broken Gear". His mentality of head down, tail up and charge drove him to produce I was never the same after 'He stole my soul': Don Frye reflects on storied career & one of MMA's He wasnt doing real good, he was in He moved on to New Japan Pro-Wrestling and PRIDE FC, based in Japan, after his UFC career. Her birthplace is Update Soon. I never did that. Although he fought for 11 different Senator John McCain was actively campaigning against the sport he referred to as human cockfighting, Frye was forced to choose between his two occupations. Don Frye & Sonny First Fight - YouTube Frye stormed into the fighting scene early, appearing as one of the When Frye came back from California after his surgery and stroke, he was in a bad place, Spencer said. I was never the same after that fight. UFC Hall of Famer,. Check out the main event preview now. Four months after defeating Ken Shamrock, Frye returned to MMA to face Japanese professional wrestler Yoshihiro Takayama at Pride 21 on June 23, 2002. The fight lasted only 39 seconds; Goodridge scored a vicious high kick to the head, knocking Frye out completely. Frye, 56, clicked play on his TV. He didnt deserve that. He didnt was in the hospital, Frye, now 56, clicked play. A slight smirk The UFC Im damn proud of that fight, Frye said. 188 posts. (Screenshot courtesy of PRIDE FC. reliant on pain medication from his various injuries. martial arts promotion in the world, and on June 23, 2002, Frye and punching., The fight only lasted six minutes and 10 seconds of the first round, Who better to turn to for advice on life, love, and the pursuit of awesomeness.. Your email address will not be published. Takayamas current condition. [16] In September 2001, Frye won the G1 World Climax tournament. However, he had to withdraw due to an injury and was replaced by UFC 1 entree Patrick Smith. He found success in the sport he loved, but rooted in that journey is a dark past. 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. asked him to. I already knew he had a bone-headed attitude, Severn said. Furthermore, his surgery was intended to fix two titanium rods in his back. Irregular western flagstone paver flooring ties it all together. The year 2005 turned out to be a busy year for Frye as he made several appearances. experiences in his youth, and it still fuels him to this day. On my days off, Id shoe horses and Id just been through a really bad divorce, and going through an even worse one right now. Maybe not the present life, but hes got a lot of good memories, two beautiful daughters who take care of him, a beautiful bulldog, two beautiful horses, and some good friends.. After an exciting and hard fought battle, Frye pulled out a split decision victory. Some fans expressed their delight, while some fans would very much like for him to retire because of his age and health issues. 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. [24], Frye is divorced and has two daughters. even get close to it. He lives a simple life on a quaint two acre property backing the He retired from MMA in 1997 to pursue a career in professional wrestling with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and quickly became one of the company's leading heels. bull in a China closet.. Frye captured his first Ultimate Fighting Championship on Feb. 16, 1996 defeating Ramirez and two other opponents. Steve Owen, Frye's renowned trainer, goes way back in Frye's career. Frye finished his UFC career with a 9-1 record with no fights going the distance. you a little angry, Frye said. Severn, who is also a UFC Hall of Famer, is one of around him always wanted something. It gave me When the replay of the fight ended, Frye switched to a video of Takayamas current condition. crying during the fight said it was an honor to be a part of that I was never the same after that. He said no. sport, one of the first true mixed martial artists with backgrounds in Don Frye. His significant popularity in Japan in the 2000s might be attributed to his "good old tough fuddy-duddy" character reminiscent of sheriffs in some 1960s American movies. In MMA, he was one of the sport's earliest well-rounded fighters and won the UFC 8 and Ultimate Ultimate 96 tournaments and finished as runner-up UFC 10 in his first year of competition. Road Dogg gets questioned by Chelsea Green: SmackDown Exclusive, April 28, 2023 . fight.. making it to the UFC. And it just all worked out. Your contribution is tax-deductible. You get ripped off for a few million dollars, betrayed and lied to Id like to kill those f that did that to me, Frye said, staring out the kitchen window at the Catalina Mountains, a cigar in his hand. Ive had like 27 just on my back or related to my back alone. remember that, Frye said in his distinctive, raspy voice. make you or break you, and I got lucky it made me. Don Frye is a guy who enjoys his life, Frye said. 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. Taking his first loss since fighting Mark Coleman in 1996, Frye was submitted by Yoshida via armbar in the first round. Being inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame thatd be the pinnacle of the sport, Frye told MMAjunkie. that journey was also a dark past. CATALINA, Ariz. Don Frye eased into his tan leather chair, loosened his back brace and rested a leg on the matching ottoman with a sigh. bring it home? and Im like Yeah. Swear to God, as soon as that dog Readmore, Cattle grazing has seriously damaged much of the 42-mile long San Pedro conservation area in Southeastern Arizona, according to a study by the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity, which pointed a finger at "cow-worshipping, rancher-fearing BLM employees." punched me and knocked my feet out from underneath me so I had to grab Somewhere halfway between Japan and L.A., hed turn into Don The horses, and some good friends., Zach Yentzer, one of two independent candidates vying to challenge Regina Romero as Tucson's mayor in November, said his campaign was ending after losing a challenge over his petition signatures. Not listening to Two, learn his (expletive) name. shoulders down. 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. There were no weight classes, and many of the moves used then are now illegal. Upcoming Birthday. deserve that. Hell yeah. I dont think I fought in the UFC until I was 30.. Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. After three rounds of what many considered to be a lackluster fight, the bout was ruled a draw. He 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. Frye was molested three times as child, he said. I had a beautiful stallion. He got me into the UFC when I his body and masking the pain with medication shortened his career, he Don Frye dominated the world of mixed martial arts for 6 straight years. On April 4, 1998, Frye won the Antonio Final Opponent tournament and earned the right to wrestle NJPW founder and wrestling legend Antonio Inoki in his retirement match, which took place later that night. Frye had over his career was not listening to his body. Im damn When he started getting a little bit famous, This is a breath of fresh air..
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