Don Frye

"The Predator"

MMA Record: 20-9-1 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 9-1-0
Weight Class: 219 lbs.

Don Frye "The Predator" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Don Frye has 9 wins in the UFC. Don Frye lands an average of 2.87 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.91 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

10
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Don Frye, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 20 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) throughout his career. He primarily fought in the heavyweight division, weighing 219 lbs. Standing at 6' 1", Frye demonstrated a formidable presence in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics during his UFC career, Frye averaged 2.87 significant strikes per minute with an impressive striking accuracy of 64%. However, he absorbed an average of 3.57 strikes per minute, indicating a high level of resilience. His strike defense was at 37%, and he managed to execute 0.91 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 57%. Frye also attempted an average of 0.7 submissions per 15 minutes during his UFC career. Throughout his career, Frye achieved notable victories against opponents such as David Abbott, who had an ELO rating of 1056. In one of his most memorable fights, he defeated Gary Goodridge and Mark Hall twice on the same night in 1996, winning via submission (rear naked choke) and KO/TKO (elbows and headbutt), respectively. His last recorded fight was on December 7, 1996.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1056

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
219 lbs.
Reach
--
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Nov 23 1965
Age
60
Peak ELO
1150
ELO Rank
45 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
99-109-4
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1014.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1009.2

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.87
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
64%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.57
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
37%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.91
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
57%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Don Frye Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
1996-12-07 UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 Gary Goodridge SUB Other 1 11:19 Win
1996-12-07 UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 David Abbott SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:22 Win
1996-12-07 UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 Mark Hall SUB Ankle Lock 1 0:20 Win
1996-07-12 UFC 10: The Tournament Mark Coleman KO/TKO Headbutts 1 11:34 Loss
1996-07-12 UFC 10: The Tournament Brian Johnston KO/TKO Elbows 1 4:37 Win
1996-07-12 UFC 10: The Tournament Mark Hall KO/TKO Headbutt 1 10:21 Win
1996-05-17 UFC 9: Motor City Madness Amaury Bitetti KO/TKO Knees 1 9:30 Win
1996-02-16 UFC 8: David vs Goliath Thomas Ramirez KO/TKO Punch 1 0:08 Win
1996-02-16 UFC 8: David vs Goliath Gary Goodridge KO/TKO Punches 1 2:14 Win
1996-02-16 UFC 8: David vs Goliath Sam Adkins KO/TKO 1 0:48 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Don Frye ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
8 1996-12-07 Gary Goodridge 1016 Win +17 1115
9 1996-12-07 David Abbott 1056 Win +18 1133
10 1996-12-07 Mark Hall 1050 Win +17 1150
5 1996-07-12 Mark Coleman 1000 Loss -20 1060
6 1996-07-12 Brian Johnston 1000 Win +18 1078
7 1996-07-12 Mark Hall 1047 Win +20 1098
4 1996-05-17 Amaury Bitetti 1000 Win +18 1080
1 1996-02-16 Thomas Ramirez 1000 Win +21 1021
2 1996-02-16 Gary Goodridge 1021 Win +21 1042
3 1996-02-16 Sam Adkins 1021 Win +20 1062

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