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. Fun facts: before fame, family life, popularity rankings, and more. 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. Minowa won via kneebar at the 3:56 mark of round one, dropping Frye's record in Japan to 8-6. The fight between Don Frye and Yoshihiro Takayama in Japans PRIDE 21 was so intense that the referee had tears in his eyes. This is a big privilege and honor for me.. experiences in his youth, and it still fuels him to this day. The fight only lasted six minutes and 10 seconds of the first round, but what had transpired was more than anyone could have asked. All rights reserved. You don't spit into the wind. professional MMA contest. 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. Readmore, In 2022, while was running for U.S. Senate, then-Attorney General Brnovich suddenly agreed to execute Aaron Gunches - even though he had not carried out any executions in the first seven years of his term - but the new regime had concerns about how executions were carried out. When he started getting a little bit famous, everybody had their hands out. Taking his first loss since fighting Mark Coleman in 1996, Frye was submitted by Yoshida via armbar in the first round. and all that, it will change your opinions on a few things, Frye said. him, Spencer said. When I broke the rod (in my back) the first time I didnt know it, I limped around for two, two and a half years. the man you used to be, not as tough as you used to be, you dont have The setback left his record at 20-9-1. In a fight that many consider to be one of Pride's most exciting matches, Frye and Takayama clinched in a hockey fight pose, each holding the head and hitting, with Takayama finally going to the body after more than a full minute of unrelenting, undefended shots. Frye took seven months off following the losses to Le Banner and Yoshida, and next fought at Pride 26 on June 28, 2003 to try to avenge his loss to Mark Coleman. Many MMA fans agree that both fighters were never the same again, as both their careers began a steady downturn after the fight. 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. The fighting was so great, so fierce that the referee had tears in his eyes. Find a staff list and description of our beats here. [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. 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. He says, You have to make a decision, fire department or fighting I said, All right sir, thank you very much. THE HANNIBAL TV 352K subscribers Join Subscribe Share Save 39K views 1 year ago Don Frye Full Shoot Interview From his Home! I already knew he had a bone-headed attitude, Severn said. I never did that. If you enjoyed the . The O.C. Like I said, the back is a mess., Many fans remember Frye and love to interact with him, like at this UFC International Fight Week Legends Panel in Las Vegas. Im damn And it was Spencer who got Fryes pit bull, Quinn. Don Frye dominated the world of mixed martial arts for 6 straight years. friends. 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Your email address will not be published. When the UFC was started in 1993 and even up until the early 2000s, Don being Don, he would take a lot of time Don Frye won his final belt in the UFC during Ultimate Ultimate 2 in 1996 before moving on wrestling and MMA in Japan. make you or break you, and I got lucky it made me. He's especially vigilant for any gaps where the foundation meets the rest of the building and around the sill plate. Not listening to his body and masking the pain with medication shortened his career, he said. But one day, he suddenly disappeared from the fighting scene. Don Frye began acting in movies with Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), playing the role of Captain Douglas Gordon. 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." where he met Frye. Below we countdown to Don Frye upcoming birthday. present life, but hes got a lot of good memories, two beautiful He is credited on IMDb for the role as "Wrestling Opponent". He participated in Godzilla: Final Wars, Miami Vice, and No Rules. And Don was still busy doing appearances, doing acting stuff, and he came down and stayed with me for like a month and a half after my wife died.. The juxtaposition of The Predators ferocious persona in the cage with his bond with animals outside is fascinating. 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. Reply Nickk_Jones Monkey in Space relative, and then at 10 or 11 while working as a dishwasher for a Don Frye departed Pride on the back of four consecutive losses and next appeared fighting under MMA rules in K-1. I had to quit (the job as a firefighter). Spencer admitted he doesnt have many friends, and he doesnt like a Takayamas current condition. 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. Then, he was asking me how much he owes me, and Im like, Don, you dont owe me anything. He punched me and knocked my feet out from underneath me so I had to grab him by the scruff of his neck to keep from falling. [1] A year later, he transferred to Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, where his teammates included future colleague Randy Couture. 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). As of date, his daughters' names and other details are unavailable. He 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 Who won? asked Dan Severn, who wrestled and coached at Arizona State, where he met Frye. Frye was molested three times over the course of his childhood, he 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 . possibility of a successful marriage and left him broke., I didnt have the money (when I didnt fight), Frye said. his body and masking the pain with medication shortened his career, he Don Frye: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. about five or seven on this (left shoulder), about five on this (right wrestling, Judo and boxing. Because John McCain was pulling his nonsense, so everybody was trying to crawl up McCains ass. When I I was never the same after Don stopped doing professional fights in 2011 and has since been active in mixed martial arts. His two daughters, who he admires for staying with him through the divorces, help with care of the animals and property. He found success in the sport he loved but rooted in https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/06/with-horse-gone-and-wife-leaving-don-frye-says-ufc-hall-of-fame-came-at-the-right-time, Twitter reacts to Mike Perry's TKO of Luke Rockhold, faceoff with Conor McGregor at BKFC 41, Eddie Alvarez def. 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. debuted in 1996, winning UFC 8, finishing all three fights in under It indicates that He is on life path 1. After teaming with Keiji Mutoh to defeat Masayuki Kono and Yoshihiro Takayama in a tag team match, Frye engaged in a post-match brawl with Takayama, playing off their Pride 21 bout from 2002.[19]. couple on my hand, couple on this (left) elbow, this (right) elbow, I had a beautiful stallion. most well-rounded fighters in the UFC at the time, Severn said. After the tournament win, Frye left NJPW and returned to MMA. However, Gonzalez was injured, so Frye instead faced Ruben Villareal in a rematch at Heavyweight. Moreover, MMA also started acting and participated in a few films. I need this more than anything. 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. Curiously, for a prominent character in a Japanese-language film, all of his dialogue was spoken in English. Fryes cage name comes from his first English bulldog, and the first Predator movie, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Gallery: Duel Fyre's gag email turned into a hand modeling gig. Family: He has two daughters with his wife Mollie Frye. Then MMA came around. His submitted Ritch Moss at Shark Fights 4 in May 2009 but suffered a quick TKO loss at the hands of Dave Herman at Shark Fights 6: Stars & Stripes four months later. 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. Although Frye and his family fought to press charges, nothing materialized and the experience led to him to start drinking alcohol in fifth grade as therapy, he said. After an aggressive start, Thompson landed two soccer kicks that dazed Frye. His pride and joy come from a cigar, his pitbull, Don Frye. anymore. Ah, OK, theres the truth., Just as it had earlier, the UFC changed Fryes life once again when Frye stormed into the fighting scene early, appearing as one of the most well-rounded fighters in the UFC at the time, Severn said. Thats why we became good friends, because I knew him before he was famous and I didnt want anything from him. animals and property. Takayama delivered for PRIDE 21. That was Dan Severns and mine advantage. 175 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Ranked No. It appears ONE Championship won't be doing business with former UFC heavyweight champion and prized free agent Francis Ngannou. storied 15-year career. 285-pound Japanese pro-wrestler and his former self moved to the [2] Frye also worked in a psychiatric ward but left that position after breaking a patient's arm while restraining him. Don being Don, he would take a lot of time with them and Im sure thats what made him big over there., His popularity also led to his featured role in Godzilla: Final Wars.. Spencer, a retired fire battalion chief, has been like a brother to Frye for nearly 30 years. And I get pretty pissed off when people try to take advantage of 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. He wasnt doing real good, he was in the middle of the divorce at that time, and somebody had this bulldog that they didnt want anymore and so he called me and hes like, Can I bring it home? and Im like Yeah. Swear to God, as soon as that dog got here, Don started getting better.. that they will probably never, ever witness again. everybody had their hands out. Id like to kill those f that did that to me, Frye said. Keep scrolling to know what happened to martial arts legend Don Frye, his marriage with wife Mollie, his kids, and how much the former fighter is worth now. Check out the main event preview now. 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. Don Frye has two daughters with his ex-wife Mollie Frye. Thats why we became good friends, because I knew him before he was How do you top that?. the kitchen window at the Catalina Mountains with a cigar in hand. I was a fireman down in Bisbee, Arizona, Frye recalled. appeared through his thick, burly mustache as Takayama the 6-foot-7, Readmore, After a tough winter for roadways, the Arizona Department of Transportation has pledged more than $85 million to patch potholes and to resurface, repair and improve highways in the state. Don Frye is an American former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor. Tucson Sentinel's independent nonprofit newsroom learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands. After being given a standing eight count early on, he was forced into a corner and knocked unconscious with a right hook at the 1:30 mark of the first round. As. 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. I didnt pick it, it picked me, he said. The referee, Yuji Shimada, he was His daughters help care for them and the property when he cant. Below the table, you can find all the information about her birthday. Robots. But, if you ask Frye (20-9-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC), the apex of his career didnt come with the submission win over Tank Abbot that made him the Ultimate Ultimate 1996 tournament winner. UFC Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Quarter-Final. Nobody else on the planet but him wouldve made that fight what it was.. was in the hospital, Frye, now 56, clicked play. A slight smirk Follow. Fyre figured the early childhood experience was just life, but it left him scarred. The Predator, often regarded as one of the grittiest fighters in MMA history, acknowledged he hadnt watched his fight with Yoshihiro Takayama in years. You don't pull the mask off that old lone ranger, and you sure as hell don't touch Don Frye 's hat. Even though Shamrock had injured Frye's ankles, later leading to dependency on painkillers,[10] the two hugged after the fight ended, putting an end to their rivalry. (Photo by Andrew Lwowski/Cronkite News). Somewhere halfway between Japan and L.A., hed turn into Don The Predator Frye rock star, Spencer said. 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. 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. Its not fair. He departed the promotion to compete in K-1 and Hero's in 2004 but returned for the final Pride event in 2007. Over My wife died in 1999, Spencer said. But we rely on your support to bring you independent news without the spin. Creative Commons, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. you a little angry, Frye said. As of date, his daughters names and other details are unavailable. Hope he gets himself turned around. Although he fought for 11 different Well, the audience because they witnessed something that they will probably never, ever witness again. According to Mollies LinkedIn account, Dons ex-spouse, Mollie Frye is currently handling her home office organization and management business in Arizona. Currently, Don Frye is 57 years, 3 months and 20 days old. The fight lasted only 39 seconds; Goodridge scored a vicious high kick to the head, knocking Frye out completely. The UFC Frye finished his UFC career with a 9-1 record, with no fights going the distance. Don Frye Before Fame [ ] On 11-23-1965, Don Frye was born. Don Frye Net Worth, Wife Mollie Frye and Kids. All rights reserved. [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. Frye, a bread-and-butter wrestler and swing-for-the-fences puncher, had never won a fight by leg lock, and Hall practically fell into the submission. 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. After eight bouts over the next fourteen months he retired and became an emergency medical technician and a firefighter in Bisbee, Arizona. I was molested a few times when I was a kid, so that will f make you a little angry, Frye said. Conclusion Despite Don Frye's challenges, he still proves to be a real fighter. I didnt pick it, it picked me, Frye said about fighting. 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. I also knew both fighters were managed by the same guy.[8]. Hes like an animal whisperer or something, he UFC Hall of Famer,. Well, the audience because they witnessed something I tell you, the timing couldnt be better, Frye said. Birthplace Arizona . This would be the first in a trilogy of fights between the pair. Frye finished his UFC career with a 9-1 record with no fights going the distance. [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. 2004 account For a fair sport/true mma fan, ain't no shill. 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. three minutes with Severn in his corner. Don continues to inspire fans and fellow professional fighters with his life stories. In their first encounter Frye had beaten the piss out of Hall, who'd refused to give up. pet him. He lives a simple life on a quaint 2-acre property backing up to the Catalinas. DamianK1, A.S. But, youd get off the plane and it was just crazy, the people would like mob him. 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. Youre not a man anymore., Then the kicker was when she says, I dont think you can provide for the family anymore. Ah, OK, theres the truth.. people would like mob him. had died, then the divorce.. something more than just blows to the face. I had three different skillsets, and I didnt get stage fright.. He finished his UFC career with a 10-1 record and changed the sport forever. 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. 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. They were one of four new teams established at the beginning of the 2007 season. An aggressive brawler also known for his patriotic, open and quote-worthy public persona, Frye is certainly one of MMAs most recognizable personalities worldwide. admires for staying with him through the divorces, help with care of the 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 . From October to November 2004, Frye returned to NJPW for two appearances as a member of Masahiro Chono's Black New Japan stable, teaming with Chono in a tag match defeating Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Yuji Nagata and then teaming with Scott Norton and Manabu Nakanishi in a winning effort against Shinsuke Nakamura, Yutaka Yoshie, and Blue Wolf. 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. A former pro boxer and a licensed firefighter, Don Frye made an impressive professional fight debut by knocking out 6'1", 410 pound Thomas Ramirez in 8 seconds. 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. He got me some fights across the country where I didnt get paid but thats pretty much how you test somebody.. 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. When Frye came back from California after his surgery and stroke, he was in a bad place, Spencer said. Frye capitalized on a failed neck crank attempt to get standing and try to outmatch Coleman there, but he was taken down again, and a late takedown attempt of his own also failed, with Coleman reversing and threatening with an overhead throw before returning to his routine. Youre not a man anymore. Then the Then, he was asking me how much he materialized and the experience led to him to start drinking in fifth However, Frye was a pioneer in the I was molested a few times when I was a kid, so that will f make However, if it werent for Severn, Frye may have never graced the MMA world at all. crying during the fight said it was an honor to be a part of that Takayama, God bless him, man, he said. (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. He was an NCAA Division I wrestler at Oklahoma State University. after his UFC career. During his brief MMA hiatus, Frye made a one-off appearance as a pro wrestler in Inoki Genome Federation, losing to Josh Barnett via keylock submission on September 8, 2007. Readmore, "At our shows people know the words to our songs and are singing along. 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. [9] Frye got the edge on a series of clinch battles, while Shamrock dropped down for an ankle lock and transitioned into both a kneebar and a toehold, wrenching Frye's leg badly; however, despite the damage, Frye refused to tap out and managed to knock Shamrock down in a subsequent punching exchange. Bio Don Frye, best known for being a MMA Fighter, was born in Arizona, United States on Tuesday, November 23, 1965. Don Frye has been in the mixed martial arts scene since 1965. that time, the UFC was set up in a tournament bracket. Oddly enough, those jobs set him up for his latest gig: a . My first daughter was born in 2000, second daughter born in 2001, and they were born dizzy." On trading punches and taking punishment: "That was my problem: I always wanted to. this horse we were on this 10-acre thing, and it was on the other promotions, the UFC, PRIDE FC and New Japan Pro-Wrestling were among the appearances, doing acting stuff, and he came down and stayed with me for Download Don Frye With Daughter wallpaper for your desktop, mobile phone and table. 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. Frye lost that fight. dont think I fought in the UFC until I was 30.. Don Frye and Yoshihiro Nakao rematched at K-1 Premium 2004 Dynamite on December 31, 2004 with Nakao coming out on top and winning a unanimous decision, resigning the American to his sixth unsuccessful fight. Soleil Moon Frye's daughters Jagger, 10, and Poet, 12, might follow in her footsteps when it comes to pursuing a career in show business. 76.6k Followers, 179 Following, 188 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Don Frye (@donthepredatorfrye) donthepredatorfrye. His voice would get deeper, just everything. But at the end of the day, he doesnt wish he had it any other way. Chad Mendes at BKFC 41: Best photos, Mike Perry def. Now that Don Frye is out of the hospital, he can see his two horses, Puzzle and Funk, which are his pride and joy.
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