Don Fry - All Predator's Brutal Fights in MMA 

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.

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

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.

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....

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

All those Chuck Norris jokes could apply exactly to Don Frye

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

There's power in the stache.

I remember this man he was the real deal.

I have so much respect for this man...

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.”

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.

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!

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. 👍👍👍

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!