Don Frye on His Match Against Yoshihiro Takayama Considered "Manliest MMA Fight Ever" (Part 3)
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In the final clip, Don Frye described his classic match against Yoshihiro Takayama. Frye credited his opponent as the toughest Japanese fighter of all time and was grateful that the match is considered one of the greatest MMA fights of all time. Frye also addressed his multiple attempts at retiring from the sport and appearing in Japanese films, such as "Godzilla." Don Frye also described the various injuries he's suffered throughout his career. The MMA fighter said he's had 20 back surgeries and has suffered a stroke. Despite his injuries, the UFC hall of famer doesn't regret being a fighter. Frye stated that although he believes fighters from his era were tougher, today's fighters are more refined.
@rexbanner7611 3 жыл бұрын
Testosterone once tested positive for Don Frye.
@alexbucko48 3 жыл бұрын
Now that’s good lmao
@bartaugustus4319 3 жыл бұрын
🤣 awesome
@davidlalor9464 3 жыл бұрын
A Great Line . A Hall of Fame Line .
@garethshaw6126 3 жыл бұрын
You just won the internet, that's such a good line 🤣🤣🤣
@rexbanner7611 3 жыл бұрын
@@garethshaw6126 Thank you kindly.
@seanezzitt27 3 жыл бұрын
When Don Frye turned 18, his parents moved out.
@mrlaydback11 3 жыл бұрын
lol. nice one.
@antjmi 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha good one🤣
@cathedraldean4631 3 жыл бұрын
@Tom Campofelice I've never seen it before, and I've been on KZfaq for YEARS.
@cathedraldean4631 3 жыл бұрын
@Tom Campofelice That's my point... I've been using social media(YT, FB, IG, etc), and have never seen a comment similar to his. If you're implying that I was flexing some sort of internet bicep, you're being a bit histrionic. I was simply stating that your reply to his comment, seemed like a false implication. You made it seem like it was as common as "LOL", but if it was, then I'm sure more people would've called him out for it. I mean, his comment is over a day old and I'm pretty sure it's been viewed by hundreds of people.
@cathedraldean4631 3 жыл бұрын
@Tom Campofelice You're being histrionic again. I never implied I seen everything. What I implied, was that his comment of exaggerative humor, wasn't nearly as common as you claimed it was. That's all.
@rw8147 Жыл бұрын
"It was all Yoshihiro Takayama-San." Don Frye's a class act giving the credit to his worthiest opponent.
@kevinzhu6417 Жыл бұрын
I'm not Japanese but I'm fairly sure the "san" was an added sign of respect from an American who likely went out of his way to learn about his opponents culture. both guys are legends and class acts
@codyvandal2860 Жыл бұрын
@@kevinzhu6417 San means "Mr" basically. Don lived in Japan for a few years
@animationdude9 Жыл бұрын
@@codyvandal2860 that’s awesome
@charlestontouch Жыл бұрын
Agreed...class act
@KevinSmith-dq9tz 3 ай бұрын
Straight up. 👍
@darkflower1729 6 ай бұрын
Don Fyre visited Takayama in the hospital in 2017 with the following message: "Takayama-san: God gave me the greatest opponent anybody couldve asked for, you. You made the greatest fight the world has ever seen. You are the reason we beat the World Cup head to head for viewership. You are the image of bushido, strength, and triumph. You are the first person anyone ever asks me about when they meet me. You are the warrior we all hope to be."
@TonyTuckersMopTop 3 ай бұрын
He also said takayama is the reason he recovered, because the feeling he felt In that fight he wanted to feel again. And takayama said for the first time he felt like rocky, one savage battle bonded two warriors forever!
@darkflower1729 3 ай бұрын
@Ben-sh7in cannot imagine the feeling of respect they must have for eachother, just beautiful
@tony9305 3 ай бұрын
That is pretty legendary. 👏
@Sam-vz8pm 19 күн бұрын
@@TonyTuckersMopTopit's counterintuitive as hell but that's just how it works, there's something so personal about getting into a clean, mutually agreed upon fight
@DDM7406 2 жыл бұрын
The guy is as tough a man as they come, but the way he keeps saying “God bless him”, warms my heart. Good man
@JohnSmith-dd6xk 2 жыл бұрын
Don Frye is just a different breed. A lot of tough guys nowadays think being loud and obnoxious is the way, when it only makes them look like they havent matured past the age of 16. Don is a class act.
@dangerous8333 2 жыл бұрын
That's because tough doesn't mean disrespectful or inconsiderate.
@bensearle7536 2 жыл бұрын
I was watching a podcast (might’ve been on here) where Don Frye and Dan Severn were sat in one of the others homes chatting and answering viewers questions. Don was giving Dan absolute shit 😂😂 Dan was taking it. It was clear these two got on really well. When it comes down to it, these two guys competed at the beginning of MMA. Proper old school dudes who fought with no time limits. Before you knew about your opponent and was able to review how your opponent fought. Dan Severn, where people might call him boring to watch, he was/is hard as hell. As a massive fan of vale tudo/mma, got to have respect for both Don & Dan. They certainly paved the way.
@MatneyResells 2 жыл бұрын
He just wants the best for everyone man it’s so great
@lukemccann Жыл бұрын
Amen. Great to hear. God Bless them both, and all of us.
@maximus6746 2 жыл бұрын
When Don Frye Creates an account, the terms and conditions agree with him.
@chicharobenz1562 2 жыл бұрын
xD
@starship3095 2 жыл бұрын
That is super 👌
@josephwalton487 2 жыл бұрын
BEST COMMENT EVER. Dude was a monster back in the early 90's back when UFC wasn't a "Reality T.V. show".
@Jacen13 2 жыл бұрын
lol! I may steal this one, very witty! Lol
@house2437 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@maxpower1293 6 ай бұрын
Men like him build the world we're throwing away nowadays. What a legend.
@user-io6eq9gt6w 3 ай бұрын
Well Don Frye is great, but thats a fairly strange statement. People who built the world we're living in (if you really want to boil it down to individuals) are people like Jesus Christ and Albert Einstein
@trashcan7140 2 ай бұрын
Maybe you should stop throwing it away and do something Max
@ATA-xu5vo 2 ай бұрын
nice username@@trashcan7140
@djbray7 Ай бұрын
@@trashcan7140Maybe you should do something with yours, moron.
@layset1885 28 күн бұрын
@@trashcan7140 Hard to do something when everything we try gets shit on, thrown away, ignored, or insulted. In favor for more gender, race and identity politics to draw the eyes from the ACTUAL issues of the world. Everyone's too divided. So even when we do something it won't do anything. It'll be forgotten or warped into something that's useless.
@TheEpicHitmarker 2 жыл бұрын
Don Frye has been through hell, with his back surgeries, the stroke and all of his post fight injuries. But, he’s still here, living, talking, and being the most humble man on this channel.
@thaistomp 2 жыл бұрын
He’s a legend of the fight game for sure.
@andresemidey9679 Жыл бұрын
Let alone the pneumonia induced coma
@horrorcastles Жыл бұрын
definitely most humble
@extremeking425 6 ай бұрын
Takayama has been paralyzed from the shoulders down for the last 6 years.
@manuelfeliciano9602 5 ай бұрын
@TheEpicHitmarker Definitely agree 💯 🎯 👍 🙏
@joanesinu 2 жыл бұрын
When Don Frye was born, he told the doctors to stop crying
@gerardkowalski7683 2 жыл бұрын
He smacked the doctor
@brianmcgarry1632 2 жыл бұрын
He cut his own ambilical cord
@rg-cb2wd 2 жыл бұрын
@@brianmcgarry1632 First he bungee jumped
@sfsfewrewsdafs6915 2 жыл бұрын
holy shit, this is straight up gold...
@richardkirk5098 2 жыл бұрын
😆😆😆
@norneva775 3 жыл бұрын
I grew three extra chest hairs just by watching Don Frye
@NickCTaylor 3 жыл бұрын
Change your name to Taco Meat
@seanezzitt27 3 жыл бұрын
I hear ya man. I grew more facial hair by watching this.
@brandonlee4273 3 жыл бұрын
Taco slayer that was funny asf😂😂😂 classic
@eazyridin7283 3 жыл бұрын
😂 that’s funny
@michaelahearn3873 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Nobody-xe9fc Жыл бұрын
There's a video out there on youtube that showed Takayama-san in a wheelchair and paralyzed and it hurt me to see him like that. Then about a year later, Don Frye came to Japan to share a heartfelt moment with Takayama because of the medical and personal struggles that Don himself had went through after their fight. Really emotional stuff, but it was a great moment the two of them shared.
@MM-qi5mk 8 ай бұрын
Don said he was the prototype of Bushido code
@Pendragon981 7 ай бұрын
True warriors show each other respect.
@philjackson1428 6 ай бұрын
I just watched that video. Bless them both
@micahhlopez7678 3 ай бұрын
Where can I find the video?
@sportsboyjon Жыл бұрын
Modern athletes SHOULD take note from this man. Tougher than nails. Badass. If someone has reason to be cocky, it's this man. But chooses humility and respects his oponents.
@mickyzzzeee Жыл бұрын
He was round pre social media. Unfortunately it will never happen….they don’t make men anymore let alone ones like this
@KD400_ 8 ай бұрын
@@mickyzzzeeeI love Strickland lol but hes no where being close to humble lol
@zerolosses4nero 8 ай бұрын
This man,Khabib and Dustin Porrier bring honour to all fighters
@peterherrington3300 4 ай бұрын
An American who's not self centred & full of himself with little talent ? Shocker . . .
@jensz9360 4 ай бұрын
What a guy, true definition of a man. Even at his age now He is tough as they come, 100% respect to both fighters and as a fan I thank them for putting their heart into the fight and giving it all they had. What a display of toughness, I dont think anyone will see something like that again.
@DarkFaze6477 2 жыл бұрын
Don Frye is a real life version of every tough guy impression anyone and everyone has ever done. The look, voice, and persona.
@TheIrishMugFug Жыл бұрын
while spitting up awesome quotes like “Your ego pushes away common sense”. Hes a warrior poet
@jking0.o121 Жыл бұрын
He's the epitome of manliness.
@DarkFaze6477 Жыл бұрын
@@jking0.o121 indeed my friend........indeed.
@douglassmith3901 Жыл бұрын
I think his mustache alone could kick most guy's ass'.
@DarkFaze6477 Жыл бұрын
@@douglassmith3901 well put
@reyesreef3714 3 жыл бұрын
If Honey Badgers could talk they'd sound like Don Frye
@tanberetO 3 жыл бұрын
Reporting this for the manliest comment ever!!!
@nellmclaughlin3786 3 жыл бұрын
Top comment 😂😂😂😂
@armada2390 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@angryhoneybadger4189 3 жыл бұрын
We actually do.
@itsalllogical 3 жыл бұрын
That’s funny
@larue131 2 жыл бұрын
Interviewer: "It was so crazy.." Don Frye: "Thank you" 😂 legend.
@michaelherron4306 11 ай бұрын
Heart goes out to Yoshihiro Takayama-San 🙏🏻
@ncrrangerrolandtembo4615 7 ай бұрын
Why?
@johnafing5432 7 ай бұрын
@@ncrrangerrolandtembo4615he’s paralysed
@antherthalmhersser7239 6 ай бұрын
He's paralyzed
@stevepalpatine2828 2 ай бұрын
Damn what happened to him?
@rabihrabih467 Ай бұрын
@@stevepalpatine2828 Takayama was injured at a DDT show on May 4, 2017, when he landed on his head when attempting a sunset flip on Yasu Urano
@PapaBrejj 3 жыл бұрын
At this point Don Frye is just the physical embodiment of Testosterone itself.
@ColKlink-yh1ro 3 жыл бұрын
James Tisdale 😂🇺🇸
@Slayer119988 3 жыл бұрын
Don Frye courses in testosterones veins
@fitfogey 3 жыл бұрын
When Don was born the doctor said “It’s a man.”
@user-tf3qz1bv6e 3 жыл бұрын
The legend says the only person Chuck Norris lost to is Don Frye. It also says Artem Lobov is Don Frye's grandson.
@baronvonfaust 3 жыл бұрын
@@Slayer119988 hahaha yes, testosterone injects Don Frye to get jacked XD
@omar-a8486 3 жыл бұрын
i showed this video to my mom , now she is my dad
@Jc-si6pj 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@eazyecurry8749 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@philipondeeznuts8691 3 жыл бұрын
Hook me up with Her/Him
@omar-a8486 3 жыл бұрын
@@philipondeeznuts8691 ok funny internet guy
@imskchy9602 3 жыл бұрын
Omg this is legend
@shanemarks2290 Жыл бұрын
When he says that his opponent was one of the takayama was one of the strongest fighters to walk the planet, realized what he said and put his head down. Huge heart.
@kaige108 2 жыл бұрын
This man is an absolute gentleman. A true warrior and has a nobility that is lost on nearly all pro fighters today. So humble and brutally honest. They aren't built like him anymore.
@DaniSlot Жыл бұрын
True
@nicholaswidlewski8876 2 жыл бұрын
No man's voice has ever been more perfectly matched to him than with Don Frye.
@jeffostrander2082 Жыл бұрын
What happened to his voice? Very ruff and gruff now.
@user-pd9xj1bt4e Жыл бұрын
@@jeffostrander2082 aging and maybe smoking
@kitrik23 11 ай бұрын
the crazy thing is i just listened to him after winning ufc 8 ( i think ) and his voice sounds more like michael jackson than it does now
@billbill6576 11 ай бұрын
So true 😂
@Zavierdaboi 11 ай бұрын
@@jeffostrander2082 he says it smoking cigars and drinking tequila
@lukeandresen9856 2 жыл бұрын
Interviewer: “it was so crazy” Don Frye: “thank you”
@mellowx82 2 жыл бұрын
It was a good kind of crazy..
@PainflyErect 2 жыл бұрын
I loved that.
@iamtheway4580 Жыл бұрын
You are a man we can look up to. Thank you Don. Your match with takiyama is historic
@martykorn1424 2 жыл бұрын
I respect this man incredibly. Fighting doesn’t make you a man. Your actions and humility do.
@seabrook1976 3 жыл бұрын
There’s an old quote that goes something like, “Fear the old man in a profession where men die young.”
@sultankuto8724 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@Eray-fy5bz 3 жыл бұрын
Dayum
@darmy4643 3 жыл бұрын
so damn true lol
@AGermz 3 жыл бұрын
Fire quote
@anneharo001 3 жыл бұрын
I like it
@Mr.T-BAGGIN-UR-MOM 3 жыл бұрын
When Don was little his parents would sleep in his bed when they got scared at night.
@jayjenkins5160 3 жыл бұрын
😅
@impink123 3 жыл бұрын
hahah
@medievalknievel 3 жыл бұрын
Lol epic
@evanabbott2737 3 жыл бұрын
“....son? Can we sleep in your bed, tonight...?”😂
@kingjamesthespartan4010 3 жыл бұрын
This was really good
@bobbyricigliano2799 2 жыл бұрын
Don Frye, absolutely a legend among legends. His fight against Yoshihiro Takayama was so brutal it was tough to watch. His good will toward Takayama afterwards was pure class. 100% respect to both of those guys.
@goatboy150 Жыл бұрын
Most of the replays I've seen cut out the part after the fight where Frye and Takayama congratulated each other. You could see the respect in both men's eyes. Frye is the GOAT.
@rogerc23 28 күн бұрын
Frye actually bowed lower than Takayama In that exchange. Not sure if he knew it but that was a major sign of respect
@JacaboBlanco 2 жыл бұрын
I love how much props he gives Takayama and even calling him Takayama San
@beefknuckles 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are very close friends still, which is awesome.
@alinenunez4270 2 жыл бұрын
dam warrior talk
@huehuehuehaehaehae1725 2 жыл бұрын
@@beefknuckles yeah it makes me glad to see. Sad to see Tank being such a bitch to Frye for no reason, but hey, thats Tank Abbott. Still like Tank though..
@cainabel615 3 жыл бұрын
When Don Frye needs oxygen, they just hook up his ventilator to a Diesel engine.
@nou8429 3 жыл бұрын
Diesel v8
@odongarduno958 3 жыл бұрын
Great one man 1🙄🤣
@towertito2149 2 жыл бұрын
You win the internet forever!!
@williamcooper2502 Жыл бұрын
I'm still in recovery from watching the Frye vs Takayama fight. Thanks for your prayers.
@tryhardzech546 3 ай бұрын
With all the blows he's taken, in and out of the ring, its crazy how good his memory is of the fights.
@AttilaVilassy 3 жыл бұрын
He is so humble. He keeps calling the interviewer sir and thanks for every compliment. He’s so great, I’m a huge fan
@Unknown-kd3ri 2 жыл бұрын
Well, vlad is a cop, so...
@tonyfuri9693 2 жыл бұрын
@@Unknown-kd3ri not at all lol
@mackspowah3281 3 жыл бұрын
Love how Don shouts out both Takyama and Sakuraba, mad respect for two super tough Japanese fighters
@C4_Shaf 3 жыл бұрын
Pro-wrestler. You can say it.
@mackspowah3281 3 жыл бұрын
@@C4_Shafsure but it's not their pro wrestling careers he's talking about, especially Sakuraba his MMA career is more notable than his pro wrestling one
@C4_Shaf 3 жыл бұрын
@@mackspowah3281 Completely agreed. But that proves how tight Pro-Wrestling was with other combat sports in Japan. Especially back in the years when Antonio Inoki was leading New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
@mackspowah3281 3 жыл бұрын
@@C4_Shaf for sure, I used to see pictures in the magazines of Don wrestling in New Japan back in the day. A lot of MMA fighters fit the Inoki era
@gliza 3 жыл бұрын
I lived in Japan when Saku was in his heyday, beating all the Gracies and MAN! He was a fucking national hero. I love Sakuraba.
@martinroskilly9994 2 жыл бұрын
Don goes down to me as the Manliest Man. The Legend of MMA.
@ralphcantrell3214 Жыл бұрын
I watch this classic fight several times a year. Yoshihiro Takayama and his family are always in my prayers. He is a warrior of the highest order, and no physical challenge in his life will ever change that.
@ben5154 3 жыл бұрын
I notice how often he says "I got lucky" and it gives me the sense of humility, real awareness, and gratefulness. What an absolute champion.
@joemorrison4624 2 жыл бұрын
Nailed it.
@RoyalMountedAnkleBiters 2 жыл бұрын
I've heard quite a few personal stories where he's been just a genuine good guy to random ppl. For a champion it seems he really kept the ego in check💪
@notanymore2293 Жыл бұрын
So dumb everyone got luck look up child death rates to make it past 5 ur lucky millions dont 13 thosand a day dont
@dreworyan5652 9 ай бұрын
@@RoyalMountedAnkleBitersCause if you’ve ever been in any fight, you know it can go either way EVERY time. Every win is “luck” Don Frye is the MAN 🗣️
@erikvaldes4293 8 ай бұрын
He said that after his fight w/ Ken Shamrock as well even though he got one of his ankles broken amd still managed to continue fighting and beat the hell out of him. I only knew about him bc of some clips of him being kind of a dickhead so the last thing Id expect is for him to be such a bro. Wanderlei was the same as well, absolute sweetheart outside the ring
@elsanto8879 2 жыл бұрын
“Your ego pushes away common sense”….words every man should adhere to. This man was a straight gladiator
@davidgood840 11 ай бұрын
Don Frye is a legend and it's so great to see the respect he has for Yoshihiro Takayama and Japanese people in general since he spent that time in the Japanese wrestling circuit .
@danielnavarro8650 Жыл бұрын
Don Frye deserves a ton of respect for his accomplishments. and in only one interview it's obvious this is a man of integrity.
@RileyZilla1001 2 жыл бұрын
I met him in Chicago after Takeyama was paralyzed. The heartbreak in his voice, and in this interview. Don is an incredible man with a big heart.
@PyroBlonde7777 2 жыл бұрын
Such a tragic fate for such a great warrior.
@nine2woah766 Жыл бұрын
thats why he looked down and closed his eyes when he said the two toughest men "walking" the planet lol he fucked up and knew it😂
@bizzlea887 2 жыл бұрын
This is the true definition of a real man...he's tough as hell, humble and seems to be a good person. Definitely someone to look up to. Don Frye you sir are the man!!!
@Andy-im3kj Жыл бұрын
Not just that but a true professional. He gave credit to Takeyama despite being his opponent. Something we don't see now a days.
@paulfarley0078 Жыл бұрын
And took godzilla out
@CounterCultureCantCount Жыл бұрын
These Japanese pro-wrestlers were simply insane. They would accept any challenges, trained or not, fair or not, they'd just go.
@seraphimdunn 5 ай бұрын
After taking a Stan Hansen Lariat, you are pretty much prepared for damn near anything 😂
@justwatchin5743 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched MMA for years and I’m just learning about Don Frye, what a man, great character and sportsman! Thank you for the interview.
@allstopblue5717 2 жыл бұрын
Keep looking at these classic guys bud! Many stories similar to Don. Really amazing guys willing to suffer so much pain in order to reach “glory” much much longer careers back then now as well. Not to mention multiple nights in one night. Incredible era of mma fighting
@ThejollyFrenchman 3 жыл бұрын
I love the mental image of an old Japanese man watching the manliest fight ever and crying tears of joy. God bless Japanese MMA.
@AIenthusiast687 2 жыл бұрын
The coolest
@jeegunugger1871 2 жыл бұрын
Japanese invented mma
@Mrczog92 Жыл бұрын
Greeks actually did
@nowawakened1720 Ай бұрын
@@Mrczog92everyone was doing mma one way or another not as refined as today more barbaric, excelling at different weapons is also mma but the first actual “martial arts” was from india called “kalaripayattu” then its system spread to china korea japan and so on.
@beyondbeleef1013 3 жыл бұрын
They don't make men like Don Frye anymore. It's a damn shame too
@samueltorres7140 3 жыл бұрын
Thts why these “old boys” need to develop into “young men”, importance of a strong family culture in a 2 parent home (masculine/feminine) balances out so babies will grow to be solid adults, otherwise y’all get single moms who watch to much “love and hip hop” and “kardashians”etc raising these boys and growin them to actin like emotionally damaged females in their 20s and 30s... and people why middle class or even lower middle class areas are enamored with strip club and drug dealing culture... lil busters develop no individual character, tryna be something their not
@johnnytsunami4186 3 жыл бұрын
Correction: society does not allow men like Don Frye to be made, anymore.
@Jc-si6pj 3 жыл бұрын
They wear dresses now
@SpawnBrawn 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely
@NickCTaylor 3 жыл бұрын
@Jason Sivongsa A daddy can teach you to respect women probably more. "What you say to your momma" Boom...bap...kapow
@filwarby632 Жыл бұрын
Don was hard as nails, yet he epitomises humbleness and decency. His fight with Yoshihiro is the stuff of legends, in which he took the slightly lesser of two beatings, yet he puts all the praise on his opponent. A true legend in every way.
@Coffeeanddonuts 11 ай бұрын
Don is my favorite MMA fighter. I wrote to him back in the day 1998 and he actually wrote back with good advice and sent me 2 autographed photos and a Superman pin.
@thecaptain29 3 жыл бұрын
Don Frye's voice sounds exactly like I imagined it would. Manliest man of all time
@oceejekwam6829 2 жыл бұрын
And he passed it all onto his children.
@robertkollar2496 2 жыл бұрын
I pictured more of a burt renolds voice. Pleasantly suprised.
@mynamesjeffhardly 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how he gives respect to his former opponent Yoshihiro Takayama and urges people to give him the same respect as they've given him for that fight. Much respect sir.
@garynewis8293 3 жыл бұрын
Good honest person frye
@iXmetalXi 3 жыл бұрын
I met him a couple times. He’s such a nice dude.
@izwansafuani4197 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly..Takayama is unable to walk now
@ghost.patrols 2 жыл бұрын
I believe they’ve been friends for years
@rsmith02 2 жыл бұрын
"Learn his name"- I'll remember that. Takayama deserves the respect.
@counterpuncher01 2 жыл бұрын
Don Frye is a certified badass...in every sense of the word.
@wurtang. Жыл бұрын
Imagine being so badass that you fought this man and he acknowledges you and respect you dearly. What a beast Takayama.
@artiefufkin88 2 жыл бұрын
"It was all him." That, kids, is what it is to be humble. It's a lost virtue. Don Frye is my hero. Has been since I was a kid, and listening to this interview, I know I couldn't have picked a better one. A true American and one of the coolest dudes on the planet. God bless Don Frye
@andrewtucker7990 2 жыл бұрын
Amen, brother. This is a good man. He's been my hero since a kid, as well.
@raumarottweiler82 2 жыл бұрын
Amen
@baqieux3731 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know about his podcast mate? Look into it
@artiefufkin88 2 жыл бұрын
@@baqieux3731 Holy Hell, thank you! I'm checkin it out now!
@baqieux3731 2 жыл бұрын
@@artiefufkin88 awesome right?! :) so much content.
@klash85 3 жыл бұрын
Frye is one respectful person, the way he speaks about Takayama and still knows what's going on with him.
@JSchaffer214 2 жыл бұрын
@@tt-ki2dw It's a southern thing, not just Texas. Like you said, Texas won't be like that much longer. It'll be the New California Republic before long.
@dangerousdiscourse 2 жыл бұрын
@@JSchaffer214 we need secession
@DonP-gf5hn 2 жыл бұрын
@@dangerousdiscourse how’d that end last time? Lmao!!
@seyumaiayami3536 7 ай бұрын
Think you don't hear anymore "God bless" and "Yes, sir or mam". This dude is a legend and Yoshihiro.
@timur1223 2 жыл бұрын
What a humble man. Real gentleman. God bless him.
@itzjoe54 3 жыл бұрын
This dude looks like a lumberjack who only drinks whiskey
@KWillo 3 жыл бұрын
That's one of the prototype alpha males.
@emt5330 3 жыл бұрын
He looks like a lumberjack who puts whiskey on his corn flakes and washes it down with vodka
@xDTHECHEMISTx 3 жыл бұрын
And eats cigars for a snack
@Deeemcee94 3 жыл бұрын
Fairly positive Ron Swanson was based on this man.
@Skdjeis 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Freight_Train 3 жыл бұрын
Frye is incredibly patient with the interviewer. That guy is having a lot of trouble keeping the conversation flowing. Testament to Frye's character.
@sheepdoglogic 2 жыл бұрын
Before I make any comments on a video, I always go through the existing comments and make sure no one has already said what I want to say. You did sir, thank you. IF I was Frye, I would walk out. HOOAH!!!
@Freight_Train 2 жыл бұрын
@@sheepdoglogic Thanks!
@APhillaTHun 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. To be fair though, he sounds more like a fan here than an interviewer. It is Don Frye after all...
@Freight_Train 2 жыл бұрын
@@APhillaTHun Good thought.
@mploco183 2 жыл бұрын
I know he's used to just getting rappers to snitch on themselves hes an informant
@robbiecox5014 7 ай бұрын
I loved watching him fight. He’s one tough dude
@conrradotorres4653 Жыл бұрын
The man, the myth, the legend. There is only one Don Frye.
@therealVOR 3 жыл бұрын
When Don Frye shaves. The razor taps out
@kurgon1976 3 жыл бұрын
my testosterone level went up just listening to Don.
@user-ch9ud8rd5s 7 ай бұрын
Takayama is a G. Frye is a living legend. Blessings to both.
@markneeley7191 Жыл бұрын
Some people could learn a think or two from this man. Dignity. Respect. Fortitude. Humility. Glad he made it through to reminisce over it. Great guy !
@druvader7966 3 жыл бұрын
This guy comes across as being cool as shit. ~Respect
@DD-ix3bm 3 жыл бұрын
That's because he IS cool as shit!
@jonk9957 3 жыл бұрын
My shit is usually warm 🥸
@d-rockpain4250 3 жыл бұрын
Takayama is in a bad place. Prayers for him and his.
@ajaxlewis7664 2 жыл бұрын
His what?
@d-rockpain4250 2 жыл бұрын
@@ajaxlewis7664 um....family
@d-rockpain4250 2 жыл бұрын
Dictionary Definitions from Oxford Languages Search for a word you and yours phrase of you you together with your family and close friends. "I'll give you a good price seeing it's you and yours"
@ajaxlewis7664 2 жыл бұрын
@@d-rockpain4250 That phrasing does not sit right with me. Personal preference.
@d-rockpain4250 2 жыл бұрын
@@ajaxlewis7664 👍
@nirvfan81 Жыл бұрын
Dudes an absolute legend. Forever respect. Back when MMA was super hardcore. Greatest match of all time. I saw this fight for the first time only recently and couldn’t believe my eyes! My mind was blown away 🤯 Frye is the MMA 🐐
@lethalzero26 7 ай бұрын
I was blessed to see Don Frye fight every UFC fight when I was a kid. The whole pool of old school fighters back then were a completely different breed. He was my favorite fighter after seeing him fight for the first time
@cizia69 2 жыл бұрын
I heard that after watching this interview Kaitlyn apologized to Bruce
@ocd9656 2 жыл бұрын
LMFAO 🤣😂 We need Don Frye to beat some sense into this new generation
@skeletonshorror5184 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha
@jimmygarlon750 2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, that was a good one.
@random2188 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahahahahahhqq
@ls87gbody 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@remnow 3 жыл бұрын
If magnum PI overdosed on Testosterone you'd get Don Frye.
@jamesgallagher1992 3 жыл бұрын
Him n rick rude separated at birth
@MadCatMaddie 3 жыл бұрын
Great one buddy! Hahaha!
@robinkjellberg6796 3 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@mrt8944 3 жыл бұрын
I think Tom selleck had a huge impact on the moustache culture of 80s n early 90s
@tmc1473 Жыл бұрын
Holly crap. That was the best ever. Brought tears to my face to see so much respect for each other.
@daltonstephenson7669 Жыл бұрын
One of the world toughest men and nothing but “yes sir” “thank you”
@goongilluns8737 3 жыл бұрын
Frye is one of the GOATs based off his attitude alone. as is Takayama, heartbreaking to see what happened to him
@Jc-ww5kg 3 жыл бұрын
@Goon GillunsWhat happened?
@thothamon9046 3 жыл бұрын
@@Jc-ww5kg paralyzed from the shoulders down, unfortunately
@Jc-ww5kg 3 жыл бұрын
@@thothamon9046 didn't know, thanks. Very unfortunate
@mikemcc1156 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah don talked about it in this very interview
@juniorgarcia9907 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s pretty missed up to takayama he’s a man too he doesn’t deserve it
@turnupthesun81 2 жыл бұрын
I love how much Don Frye respects Takayama. Even though Frye beat the brakes off of Takayama I love how you can just leave it in the ring and have nothing but respect afterwards.
@liquidsnake6879 2 жыл бұрын
how could you not after what Takayama did takes brass balls to do that.
@leandrobego154 2 жыл бұрын
Takayama is currentily a paraplegic , Don visits him some times .
@Pughausen 2 жыл бұрын
@@liquidsnake6879 Your username reminded me of a random factoid. The Godzilla film Don Frye starred in, was directed by "Ryuhei Kitamura", who also directed the cutscenes for the gamecube Metal Gear Solid remake. Kyle Cooper, the UI designer for the later MGS games, also worked on the film.
@Justpassingby204 2 жыл бұрын
Takayama also pummeled the shit out of Frye
@galenmarek8287 2 жыл бұрын
Frye is a true competitor with a Warrior’s mentality, there’s so much respect and humility for the ones they’ve fought and competed against.
@scoobydoo1726 3 ай бұрын
DF is the definition of a tough guy, hes humble and a true American Fighter, was always my Favorite, Don Respect out to you!!
@douglassmith3901 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing interview with Don Frye, one of the greatest fighters ever. You can tell from the interview that he's also a true gentleman, humble to the core.
@stevenfeinberg3028 2 жыл бұрын
This guy was and is as tough as you'll ever see. Hell of a fighter.
@allstopblue5717 2 жыл бұрын
On Joe Rogan show he said he still would like to fight again. Amazing.
@thomasford4235 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@resmarted 3 жыл бұрын
2:21 A sigh of regret after Don realizes Takeyama is no longer "walking the planet" as he had just stated.
@MechAdv 2 жыл бұрын
Swallow sadness like a boss
@nexttime4532 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that, good call.
@buck6957 2 жыл бұрын
What a Man huh ??
@chrislaverick6413 2 жыл бұрын
Well when you go to war with a man, you have a unbreakable respect for them, even if you dont not like them
@izwansafuani4197 2 жыл бұрын
@@chrislaverick6413 he is friend with Takayama..as what he explained..no hard feeling after the fight..bushido code in Japan
@markcasso5070 Жыл бұрын
You’re a legend Mr. Fry. You’ll never be forgotten.
@redtesla Жыл бұрын
It's an amazing spectacle, that whole fight. But...I just LOVE how Don affectionately pats his opponent on the chest when the ref calls it. That's forever stuck in my memory.
@vicstanfieldshire7754 2 жыл бұрын
Meeting this man was one of the highlights of my life. Class act all the way, hands made of stone, an iron grip and a voice of gravel. THE PREDATOR!!!!
@two-kb3hh 3 жыл бұрын
Don Frye is a MMA Legend...🙌
@friendoftheshow3382 3 жыл бұрын
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@gabrielmedina2012 Жыл бұрын
I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS FIGHT BETWEEN FRYE VS TAKAYAMA. THIS FIGHT WAS THE MOST BRUTAL AND SAVAGE FIGHT IN THE HISTORY OF THE MIXT ART FIGHT. AMAZING FIGHT...GOD BLESS THIS TWO WARRIORS.
@Backswell Жыл бұрын
"was it worth it?" "You bet your sweet ass. I'd do it again" Legend. There will never be another
@a-tre8798 3 жыл бұрын
The one time a flashback would be necessary and Vlad disappoints
@TheEliteOne123 3 жыл бұрын
He does not have the rights
@NoelG314 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheEliteOne123 i think he was talking about the larry holmes interview flashback.
@trujillo71921 3 жыл бұрын
@@NoelG314 are you dumb? Or just never seen the fight? Lol
@NoelG314 3 жыл бұрын
@@trujillo71921 bruh... the original comment wasnt talking about the fight. vlad cant show fight highlights. what the original comment was referring to was a flashback of larry holmes interview with vlad when he was talking about when don king went to his house after he was retired.
@mrboatshoe 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 goddam...so true
@eindje0406 3 жыл бұрын
I remember this fight, these dudes was going at it. Respect to both fighters.
@demonicredeye4183 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best fights ever. I still have it recorded lol
@citychap26 10 ай бұрын
Frye and Takayama two of the ultimate men. What and absolute shame that Takayama is paralysed, Don clearly has so much respect for him
@koningklootzak7788 11 ай бұрын
That was a fight of legends. I've watched that fight videos so many times. Respect🇯🇵
@porkwop1546 3 жыл бұрын
When this guy was in his prime..hell even now at his age. He is one of the last dudes on the planet you wanna piss off while your at the bar
@rightyouareken7587 3 жыл бұрын
Not as good as he once was, but good once as he ever was
@reeeeee987 3 жыл бұрын
Him and Mike, I don't want to mess with these two even at their 90s
@tbag2786 3 жыл бұрын
@@reeeeee987 fr fuck that.
@alexroyster182 3 жыл бұрын
I would buy him a shot of whiskey and a beer. I would just say thankyou for the great fights man putting it on the line 👍 the man was the baddest of badasses. They don't have fighters like him anymore.
@SiannanIsTheBest 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me if my uncle, dudes like that just have a look in their eye, like a hungry lion just waiting for you to start shit at the bar 😂
@bootlegapples 2 жыл бұрын
"I think the bell rang for a week" love it. I love this guy,as modest & kind as he is tough.
@BoddickerKoji 8 ай бұрын
As far as I'm concerned, Don Frye is the G.O.A.T. and this proves it. A man of legitimate honor, respect, and dignity. He was also on point with what he said about Khabib. Fedor deserves to be mentioned up there with those guys as well.
@tmacfan824 7 ай бұрын
I can confidently say there will never be another Don Frye. Ultimate Warrior
@janusb.7032 3 жыл бұрын
I met Don at the Tucson Airport. He was great. He had a promo pic of himself and he signed it for me. Wonderful dude.
@kingsiah5103 3 жыл бұрын
They both punched the sonic rings out of each other’s heads, if you haven’t seen it, watch it...
@godsfavoriet4316 3 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHA
@SparkyTakedown 3 жыл бұрын
😆😆
@NickCTaylor 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@darthwicket 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao sonic rings
@HighlyDeadicated 3 жыл бұрын
I’m dead bruh good one 😂😂😂😂
@MJLambert 11 ай бұрын
I don’t think they ever made a man like Don Frye…..he’s like every hero in every over the top story. It’s amazing.
@j_rainsgoat3929 2 ай бұрын
YOUR COMMENT IS CONFUSING
@bradchervel5202 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Don give credit to Takayama. He was a beast
@slimchapo303 3 жыл бұрын
I was not expecting this interview to be this good This is gold
@GodofWarChuka 3 жыл бұрын
I remember the old UFC really good. The first time i saw Frye, he beat Gary Goodridge. One of the Best!
@andthebeatgoeson69 2 жыл бұрын
Gary was a phenomenal armwrestler too
@528Circle 2 жыл бұрын
Gary was a hell of a tough guy too. The 2nd time they fought I think Gary tapped out because his heart was on the verge of stopping. Don Frye is one of my all time favorites.
@JSchaffer214 2 жыл бұрын
First time I ever watched UFC was when UFC 6 released on home video. I remember my buddy renting UFC 5 & 6 and watching it over at this house. I had only heard of "The Ultimate Fighter" at that point and was excited to check it out. Looking back, it feels even more exciting now considering how massive it's become! I remember local toughman contests got really popular around that time period. Note: I remember my buddy getting pissed because they only had the VHS copy of UFC 6. He had just gotten a new VHS/DVD combo and was mad he couldn't use the DVD player for the fight. lol
@kylegornto7696 2 жыл бұрын
Twice
@willieb.haardigan8984 2 жыл бұрын
3:15 look at his face light up when he hears the words “greatest fight in mma history” Something about his humility is moving.
@TheSiamAlien Жыл бұрын
Fantastic interview... God bless his heart.
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