All these original guys who looked like super hereos or comic book characters, Dan Severn, Don frye, Ken Shamrock these were the guys that launched MMA into the stratosphere. They missed the big money but they deserved it more than anybody.

@mwilliamshs

Жыл бұрын

Stratosphere*

@someonecool777

Жыл бұрын

amen to that brotha, & theres always that ONE GUY that gotta correct that spelling error like YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN lad 😊

@imalegend3213

Жыл бұрын

​@@someonecool777 You mean like a school teacher? Horrible people, they don't contribute to society at all. Everyone should just be stupid.

@Arbaal

Жыл бұрын

@@mwilliamshs Amen to that brotha, all these original guys who looked like super hereos or comic book characters, Dan Severn, Don frye, Ken Shamrock these were the guys that launched MMA into the stratosphere. They missed the big money but they deserved it more than anybody.

@knivesgunfights526

Жыл бұрын

Kev: You are damn right.

Don Frye still doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. He was such an icon in mma.

@holdingcopsaccountable6554

Жыл бұрын

He does. Bad man!

@HeroInTheSun

Жыл бұрын

True rolemodel

@EclipseR1000

Жыл бұрын

Why you tell shit? I'm living in an ass of the world and me and my friends know all of his fights!

@TheFoulblood

Жыл бұрын

He's gotten plenty of recognition

@kevinpence8590

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

My dad surprised me with tickets to the Miesha Tate/Ronda Rousey fight. I had never been to such an event, nor seldom watched the sport at all, but was happy to tagalong with him. We sat roughly 3 rows back (watched that elbow snap up close and personal) and was pleasantly surprised with how many big celebrities we sat amongst (not sure how he got such good tickets). In walks Don Frye. I had no idea who this man was, only that I'd never seen my dad so excited. He hands me his phone and says "I want you to get my picture with this man, son. Even if he starts beating the shit out of me." My dad, who I chalked up as one of the strongest "working man strength" men I'd known in my life, very awkwardly approached Mr. Frye (who had a couple beers in him by this point) and goes "Excuse me, sir." Mr. Frye, without even looking, goes "No pictures!" My father retorted "How about one of you kicking my ass then?" He loved that and gladly let me take their picture together. Completely made my dad's night and as soon as we got home he showed me the video of Mr. Frye fighting Takayama. I still chuckle about that memory to this day knowing if Mr. Frye would have started laying the beatdown, my dad would have been laying on the ground with a smile and a thumbs up to have received a total whoopin from this legend.

@libertyandjusticeforall6435

11 ай бұрын

This is the best story I've heard in a while. Don Frye so amazing that your regular blue collar man would happily take an ass whooping from him and smile

@lennydykstra9169

11 ай бұрын

Funny shit dude

@anzabonanza3855

11 ай бұрын

Quality comment. Thx for sharing. 🤣👊

@lukylex

11 ай бұрын

Your story made me smile such an amazing memory life experience

@apuahui2x

10 ай бұрын

That's awesome man! What a story!

Don Frye was the epitome of a warrior's spirit. Never afraid, never intimidated, always respectful after his fights with opponents. He is an inspiration and a legend. The same can be said of the many opponents he faced. Don Frye will someday die, but like the great warriors, his name will live forever.

Legend has it Don's mustache was a bareknuckle boxing champion in the 1920s....

@reallymaybe4355

10 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jthopkins2544

10 ай бұрын

I heard there isn't even a lip underneath. It's just another fist.

@yup8255

9 ай бұрын

@@jthopkins2544bro 😂😂😂

@walterhager8626

9 ай бұрын

Oh sorta similar to Chuck Norris goatee😂

@adrianbunyard6015

9 ай бұрын

You are all wrong. He had the first bullet proof moustache ever. Apparently he once tried too shave it off but it kept breaking the razors.

Don was my first favorite fighter. What a legend. I can only imagine what his legacy would be like if he didn't start so late.

@MrTyjnash

Жыл бұрын

He was my first favorite too. Dynamite in both hands and world class wrestling. No trickery. Nothing fancy. 👍

@Angelo-yr1en

8 ай бұрын

@@MrTyjnash nothing but masculinity

@MattO-zf1jl

7 ай бұрын

That little grin he'd give too, always made cheer.

Don Frye vs Yoshihiro Takayama will forever be one of my favorites. Both guys fought hard!

100% American Bad Ass. Legendary. This was the "alternative" fighting I grew up with. These guys will always be the "OG" crew.

I got the chance to meet Don many years ago. He autographed my shirt and treated me like we'd known each other forever. Totally cool person.

@haywoodjablome7822

2 ай бұрын

cool story

Don Frye, in the Universe also known as Omni-Man.

@billfred9411

9 ай бұрын

Lol this is what i was thinking as well. They just have that classic friendly hard working dad look when they smile but when its time for action they suddenly look like a killing machine with eyes of a tiger that could match Mike Tysons glare.

@ryanm7832

3 ай бұрын

​@billfred9411 Younger Frye vs Prime Tyson would be the only thing more intense than this fight. Lol. Mike is a beast, but Don hunts beasts...

@ryanm7832

3 ай бұрын

@jvstrats8640 That was my thought too! As soon as I first saw Invincible, I imagined Don Frye as Omni-Man

@mathewdon1490

Ай бұрын

His eyes after the gouge were maybe inspiration for the red eye omniman scene.

@gokud.uzumaki1520

Ай бұрын

Dude would cringe reading that

Frye tells opponent “We can do it again” after the opponent try’s to gouge Frye’s eyes out. What a beast.

Don Frye and Dan Severn will always be my favorite fighters of all time, ive not seen anyone quite like those guys. Dan was just so unbelieveably powerful, and Don was a machine, he simply couldnt and wouldnt give up you could beat the crap out of him and he will instantly pop back up and drop you. His resolve was unmatched.

Tom Selleck in his final form was nothing to mess with.

@philosopher8052

Жыл бұрын

Lol.

@TexasAmericana

2 ай бұрын

If I may humbly contest the point: Tom Selleck in any form is not to be messed with.

@ExtendedAVA

Ай бұрын

His final form 😅😂

He's like Tom Selleck but angry and with big balls

@heretoannoyu4706

Жыл бұрын

One comment he made, cant remember what he said but he made a reference to a Queen song, so maybe he has been told he looks like Freddy Mercury as well lol

@knivesgunfights526

Жыл бұрын

​@@heretoannoyu4706: Aw man! That's not even close to true.

@imalegend3213

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the hypodermic sticking out of his ass, pretty sure Tom Selleck never did steroids.

@heretoannoyu4706

Жыл бұрын

@@knivesgunfights526 the fact he said a line from a queen song or he looks like Freddie?

@PandaPelley

Жыл бұрын

that's fucking Mike Haggar

Takayama became paralyzed that is the fight everyone asked Don Frye about. Don Frye road 82 touching message about everyone strives to be the type of martial artist as takayama and that he embodies the spirit of Bushido. He called him takayama San and this praise him with the greatest amount of respect. He said God seen fit to give me the toughest fighter of my life. Don Frye is a living legend and a class act. He sent very honorable and respectful word to another living legend that unfortunately became paralyzed from the neck down.

I absolutely LOVE the respect these men show each other. LEGENDARY!

Much respect to Don. I hope he's doing well. A real warrior.

@Ardonn

Жыл бұрын

he isnt. his life is shit now.

@adammatis5527

Жыл бұрын

He and Dan Severn do a podcast now I believe.

@favrerules04

Жыл бұрын

@@adammatis5527 yes, and Don is hilarious!

@patient_6925

Жыл бұрын

Dan and dons toxic masculinity podcast is where you can find him now

@joelshajan8706

Жыл бұрын

@@patient_6925 Oh,did that hurt your feelings?

Watching it now in 2023. He STILL UNBELIEVABLE. TRUE WARRIOR.

@danijellazarevic8679

4 ай бұрын

24 december 2023 😂

He was amazing, the brutality of those fights will remain in the minds of the fans forever.

"But Don's strangulation with his forearm put an end to Paul's torment!" Had me dying... 😂

Might be an odd comment, but Don Frye had the physique that I aspire to have. Dude was rock-effin'-solid like a concrete wall.

@lsudx479

Жыл бұрын

Would you 69 with him?

@RSpracticalshooting

Жыл бұрын

He literally looks like how I imagine Superman. Not overly huge but like you said, absolutely rock solid as if the body was chiseled from marble.

@lsudx479

Жыл бұрын

@@RSpracticalshooting Would you give him a message to relax his marble body muscles?

@skettinbutter3635

Жыл бұрын

I'd do whatever daddy wanted me to

@lsudx479

Жыл бұрын

@@skettinbutter3635 🤣

I don't care how many fighters I watch and admire, of whom there are MANY, Don Frye will forever be my hero in the sport.

Don Frye is a real pioneer of MMA as royce Gracie, Ken Shamrock,... At their time, it was just true free fight and nothing else. Thanks so much to them for what they bring to their sport

Don Frye was a monster. Him and Ken Shamrock are my all time favorite MMA fighters. They were just so damn fun to watch.

This guy is the reason I became a fan of the sport. Absolute warrior.

@user-ff6hp6xy3s

3 ай бұрын

You must be at least 100 yrs old. I'm so sorry I couldn't help myself 😅

Him saying being in that guard was a rest is hilarious. He's a legend and there will never be another legend like Don Frye. Hell yea dude

I always loved to watch him fight. A true legend that doesn't get the recognition he deserves

Wow. What an incredible career. He is the definition of a warrior!

The level of aggression and conviction he exhibited is incredible

@jean-francoisr.3506

2 ай бұрын

with gorilla hormones yes

Don Fry never tapped. That's how tough he was

@jonathanshaw7355

Жыл бұрын

When you got don Frye in a submission, you tapped.

@yourgodsisspeakingtoyouher4284

Жыл бұрын

Don was always humble

@krystofcisar469

Жыл бұрын

well, no one made him tap.

@NavyVet4955

Жыл бұрын

Fry and many others fought on pain killers, his fight with shamrock while on pain meds is why his legs were never the same again.

@JonHop1

Жыл бұрын

@@NavyVet4955 One of my favorite fights of all time...

What a great recap of this legend's career :) UFC Tom Selleck was always my favorite!

He's got a lot of skill but the most mind blowing thing to me is his stamina. Man does not slow down one bit.

Don Frye is an all American bad ass with brutal punches he needs more recognition

The fact that Don wasn't rich says everything we need to know about UFC

@NavyVet4955

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't a lot of money in the sport during Fry's run.

@tragikk03

Жыл бұрын

You're just a salty anti-Dana boy. Don was in the UFC when it was just starting and still operating at a loss, or just scraping by... what money was Dana supposed to give him? The company was broke af back then... States were trying to shut them down, couldn't get sanctions, etc. UFC was struggling at the time. They only started making a lot relatively recently as far as big businesses go

@madmow

10 ай бұрын

He was also in pride and several other promotions does that tell you all you need to know about them?

@mikehoncho8004

8 ай бұрын

Many boxers make more in one bout than UFC fighters make in an entire career. It's terrible.

Don frye was one of the great American forefathers of the sport. Always going to be in my top 3.

Helius takayama as his hardest fight of all time. When takayama was paralyzed in a car accident Don came to see him. And wrote in a letter to him that he embodies Bushido and everyone should strive to be a warrior as he was. His letter to takeyama was much more touching but that's basically what it meant. Showed him a lot of respect by calling him takayama san. He said takayama is everything a warrior should be.

@JefferyAshmore

7 ай бұрын

He got paralyzed in pro wrestling math botch move.

All those Chuck Norris jokes could apply exactly to Don Frye

@PattyBurg2448

11 ай бұрын

there's no lip under Don Frye's moustache, there's only another fist

@markfuckerturd5165

3 ай бұрын

Except don deserves the jokes because hes what chuck wishes to be

why did hollywood miss this guy..Don should be in the big screen with that look..

@barbicud

Жыл бұрын

Watch Godzilla Final Wars

@DoubtingThomas333

10 ай бұрын

He got some roles later on... But let's be real, he could have been a movie star in his heyday.

@Jedimindkillerjr

6 ай бұрын

Then, he could’ve. Now he looks like a Mexican grandpa. His voice tho… he sounds like he chews car engine and gargles with boulders

@AmranSidek

6 ай бұрын

@@Jedimindkillerjr so did you..when u got old..i meant AT THAT TIME stupid

I like how even tho there were no rules, Don decided to not trow strikes to head against a smaller opponent. Dan did similar things. True Man of Class. Nothing bit Respect. 💯

Don Frye is a beast and probably one of my favorite fighters. He deserves way more recognition than he gets

Don Frye was one of the best. I would have never bet against him.

@Mike-xh9kn

Жыл бұрын

One of the best in the early years, that's it,no disrespect to him but his skill set was one dimensional at best,no kicks,awkward punching ( check out Frye vs Jerome Lebanner-kickboxer) descent wrestling,but not enough to deal with Mark Coleman,no jiu jitsu game,just tough and strong

@mojojoji5493

Жыл бұрын

He just punched with bad intentions such a wicked right arm

@Mike-xh9kn

Жыл бұрын

@@mojojoji5493 Wicked right arm?🤔 WTF are you talking about,he was never a big puncher

@mojojoji5493

Жыл бұрын

@@Mike-xh9kn ahh if you don’t know about that you know nothing !

@Mike-xh9kn

Жыл бұрын

@@mojojoji5493 It's called Reality..He was tough,no doubt,but not great,c'mon lol BTW If you're going to go back and forth with someone learn how to properly form sentences

I met Don at a meet and greet with Ken Shamrock on a tour to promote their fight. …such a cool dude .

@vsharma78

Жыл бұрын

yeah, I remember that!!

@patrick550

Жыл бұрын

Didn't you noticed that mustage bra 😂

Don Frye has class, no bs, just doing his job and respected all his opponents, a good man.

@user-wv5fq8di2m

2 ай бұрын

Well said!

Don was one of best fighter of all time , if not the best , classy , talented , all business, no show boating , hood man in every way

Frye and Severn are the badass brothers of Freddy Mercury and Tom Selleck.

@patrick550

Жыл бұрын

Hahahah nice one 👊

@z4wtroothwav3z25

Жыл бұрын

yes dude so well put

I have taught MMA for years. Back in the day I was pretty good… but nothing close to these guys. Nothing but respect for these guys. Don is a beast.

@3vpme2

7 ай бұрын

XO you must really love touching other dudes

For me is Don one of the most talented MMA fighters ever. Respect to the Legend.

Don Frye was a absolute beast in the octagon and just fun to watch. I miss the old days of the UFC, where if you won you moved on to the 2nd fight and if you won again you fight a 3rd time with whoever won their 2 fights. They should bring back the tournament style.

Don Fry: the human form of a raging Wolverine. What a legend!

I love when the fighters embrace at the end. Seeing the respect for each other is great. There is so much arrogance in sports and entertainment these days.

@teddyperkins3406

10 ай бұрын

wtf are you talking about? LOTS of guys show respect to each other after a fight

@cooper7354

10 ай бұрын

@@teddyperkins3406 there are lots that don’t as well. I’m speaking about the two at the conclusion of the match where they embrace you can see the utmost respect for each other. Most of the fights I’ve seen the winner does his victory dance and straight into I’m the baddest mofo on the planet bull crap. Granted they could all beat me to a pulp but the character of people these days seems to be diminishing.

@teddyperkins3406

10 ай бұрын

@@cooper7354 nah. youre deluded if you think this is something new. stop pretending that honor left the UFC just because older fighters retired.

Thanks for making such a nice program. Didn't realize Don was such a beast of a fighter.

Undeniably one of the very best MMA fighters in history! I applaud u sir Don Frye!

7:56 If only the fighters would do this strategy more often. Love to see the brutal body shots, forget the face. Hall is a beast to take 10 mins of body shots by an early Frye.

There is this unsanitized 'look' to these old fights. Of course MMA has evolved to a higher standard but I can still get a kick out of watching most of the old fights over most of modern fights.

Don Frye was like the first actual G.I Joe. A true legend

There could only be one Don Fry. He brings pure destructive power in the octogon. Legend...legend...legend.

Favorite fighter of all time. A true legend

@sappermade6012

Жыл бұрын

He’s in my top 3 incredible

Definitely one of the best! A legend!

It never gets old watching DONS fights. The true AMERICAN BADASS

What a beast. An all time great MMA fighter. The best to him.

Don fry... INSANO um dos melhores.

Always loved Don frye, what a great guy... And a terrifying guy to get into a fight with!...

Don is the dude you want on you team in a bar fight lol

Don Frye was awesome to watch I remember a lot of his fights especially Akebono

The one and only Don fry! A true legend in the MMA world! Gob bless this humble man he is a true legend!

There is nothing more bad ass than mutual respect between fighters.

Started watching with UFC 1 back when no one knew what it was really. I'm a grappler at heart so the likes of Mark Coleman and Dan Severn were instantly my heroes. Then came The Predator! After some 25 years of enthusiastically following many fighters, Id say Don Frye is my all time favorite.

Cant wait to see their "Legendary Butterbean" special also. Imagine the dominant right hooks and powerful lefts, contra the submissions from puny opponents. Cant wait!

Legend

When he said "there can be only one"... he´s the HIGHLANDER!

Frye guy was a madman. Every fight had heart and brutality. Long live the Don.

I have so much respect for this man...

There's power in the stache.

I remember this man he was the real deal.

Don Frye is a beast! Helped to define the sport of MMA and put it mainstream

Don and Ken are why and how I fell into MMA. Don vs Takeyama still my favorite fight ever

What a legend 🤯

In spite of there always being incredible fighters throughout the world, I still feel like it’s true to say that “they don’t make ‘em like that anymore.”

@templarexemplar35

3 ай бұрын

yeah, fighters nowadays actually have technique and a better gameplan than simply clinching and trading blows like fucking cavemen.

Takayama has a cervical spine injury and currently lives in a wheelchair. But he still fights desperately to get into the ring. yes. Like this match, he never gives up and fights.

@DoubtingThomas333

10 ай бұрын

Wow... I had no idea. Interesting.

Don used to come into a bar that I worked at. He was always such a nice guy. You'd never guess he was one of the baddest men around

Don Frye was and is…and always will be a colossus and puglistic genius that bestrides the universe

This was great

Terrific video! An epic highlight reel with great info on his opponents & wins. Much respect for Frye!

Donny Frye was the baddest dude ever! Way more brutal fighters than today w all the rules. He was the warrior to end all warriors. The fighters he fought were also beasts & they deserve tbe big $ these guys get today

Don I hope you're alive and well. Watching you fight has given me some great and exciting memories. Those were the day's. Good health to you Don. A Champion for all time!

@b.g.7381

Жыл бұрын

Don and Dan have a podcast called Dan and Don's toxic masculinity. I thought you might like to know.

@TheBustedNut

Жыл бұрын

@@b.g.7381 ❄️🤡

@billytrevathan6405

11 ай бұрын

The “Dan & Don’s toxic masculinity” podcast is definitely worth checking out. Don was the best! Man did he age roughly, though. He sounds and looks 10 years older than he is but still tough as nails.

favorite fighter of all time, no equal

Don is another guy I look up to. He's my idol. Thank u for the video.

Don was exiting to watch whether he won or lost. I loved watching him fight.

Don Fry era fera braba

Don Fry was a beast. Very strong person. Great genetics. A beast fact. 👍👍👍

@shanejones1002

Жыл бұрын

Rampage and Jon Jones would have killed that clown. This is our sport we are first to none. This guy was fighting clones

@wyattsayer

Жыл бұрын

Was he a beast?

@JoseDiaz-yl9sh

Жыл бұрын

@@wyattsayer I will not like to ever fight that guy no. Some people are just different. They don't feel pain he's one of them. God gives gift of great aggression great power and a big set of nuts. He brought everything when he fought props to him. 👍👍👍

@JoseDiaz-yl9sh

Жыл бұрын

@@shanejones1002 I don't think so. Give you another example the boxer Arthur Beteviez. Nobody wants to fight him. Have you ever gotten in the ring? Just asking you a question no disrespect

@shanejones1002

Жыл бұрын

@@JoseDiaz-yl9sh the black race are the most dominant in every sport and that's a fact buddy. Example you people had all white football league. Now it's all black league. What goes around comes around. Asking if I got in the ring. Your mother didn't ask me that when she was sitting on my lap telling her a bedtime story. Move around buddy. I can't punch you with text. Tricks are for kids

One of the best in the business completely overlooked for some reason

Don Frye was and still is a man’s man!!!!. Nothing but respect!!!!!!!!man fought with his heart!!!!!!!

What a legend… yes he had skill but it was more heart/tenacity than anything. He had the mentality that he wasn’t walking out of that cage alive

@gabrielramirez-bb9xe

Жыл бұрын

Man a TRUE WARRIOR. ALL AROUND. STILL UNBELIEVABLE. DEE MAN

@gabrielramirez-bb9xe

10 ай бұрын

.... well observed. THATS THE QUALITY OF A TRUE WARRIOR. YOU ME US. CAN APPLY THAT ATTITUDE IN OUR LIVES. Like paying Bills. Dealing with ailments. Diet ; cancer a Break up ; Nutrition... etc etc. we’re ALL WARRIORS. it’s just not only physical. I use TOO train. For 5 years. I’m pass my prime now. But I hav applied that Warrior Mentality. To other. AVENUES. YOU TOO MY FRIEND. .

It's always good to be reminded that Don's voice couldn't always saw a brick in half.

I’m from Benson AZ. Not too far from where this dude’s legend began. Crazy to see someone so powerful come out of this small corner of Arizona

I was in highschool during this time and was a decent wrestler with a few college's watching my progress and to see high level wrestling have success and show it's worth was a big deal for me as a young athlete and coming up in an area where wrestling was a big deal a school with multiple state championships and a program that was top notch.... Men like Dan Severn don Frye and chel sonnon were larger than life and the closest thing to "pro athletes" that kids in my sport had ... Ps yes I am well aware of mark Coleman especially living in Ohio but as someone who has met him and paid for training camps from his organization...I was very disappointed by his shitty additude and the lack of any respect for anyone else.... I wish I had better things to say but that was my experience

I've just learnt about Don Fry from this video, and I wonder how many times I've seen him fight and just thought he was Dan Severn instead. Uncanny resemblance between the two, and both killers to boot.

Great video, thank you for creating it !

Dan is really a legendary fighter 💪

SIN LUGAR A DUDAS UNO DE LOS MEJORES DEL MUNDO DON FRY!!!

@fitnesstrenajor2252

Жыл бұрын

DON FRY and FEDOR EMELIYANKO