Fighter details Given Name: Don Frye
Nickname: "The Predator"
Age: 60 | Date of Birth: 11/23/1965
Last Weight-in: 210 lbs
Height: 6'1" | Reach: 73"
Born: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Gyms & Affiliations: Team Frye
Don Frye has a 20-9-1 professional record and is 60 years old in the Heavyweight division, representing Team Frye. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Mar 4, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Don Frye career snapshot Recent form L-L-W-W-D Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run TBD Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Ruben Villareal Finish profile 90% 18 finishes in 20 recorded wins Primary win path submission 10 recorded wins by submission Don Frye quick answers What is Don Frye's record? Don Frye's professional MMA record is 20-9-1.
How old is Don Frye? Don Frye is 60 years old.
What weight class is Don Frye? Don Frye fights at Heavyweight in GC.
How tall is Don Frye? Don Frye is 6'1" tall with a 73" reach.
How much does Don Frye weigh? Don Frye competes at Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 210 lbs.
What is Don Frye's Combat Edge Elo? Don Frye's professional MMA Elo is 1609, with a peak Elo of 1744.
How strong is Don Frye's recent opposition? Don Frye's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1519 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Don Frye's last fight? Don Frye's latest tracked pro fight was against Ruben Villareal at Gladiator Challenge on Dec 11 2011.
What is Don Frye's recent form? Don Frye's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-D over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Don Frye usually win? Don Frye's 20 recorded wins include 8 knockouts, 10 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 90% ending before the final bell.
8 Wins by knockout
10 Wins by submission
1 Wins by decision
5 Loss by knockout
2 Loss by submission
2 Loss by decision
Don Frye stats Record : 20 / 9 / 1 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 2.87 Fighter 3.77 UFC heavyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 65% Fighter 49% UFC heavyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 3.57 Fighter 3.92 UFC heavyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 37% Fighter 51% UFC heavyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 0.91 Fighter 1.40 UFC heavyweight avg
Takedown accuracy 57% Fighter 30% UFC heavyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 45% Fighter 53% UFC heavyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 0.68 Fighter 0.44 UFC heavyweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss20-8-1 Ruben Villareal 19-23-3 KO (Punch) 2:29 R1 Gladiator Challenge Dec 11 2011 Details unavailable Cancelled20-9-1 Oleg Taktarov Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded YAMMA Pit Fighting 1 Apr 11 2008 Details unavailable Loss18-5-1 James Thompson 13-6 TKO (Punches) 6:23 R1 Pride 34: Kamikaze Apr 8 2007 Details unavailable Win17-5-1 Min Soo Kim 2-3 KO (Punch) 2:47 R2 K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2) Oct 9 2006 Details unavailable Win16-5-1 Yoshihisa Yamamoto 42-35-1 Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 4:52 R1 K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 1) Aug 5 2006 Details unavailable Draw16-5 Ruben Villareal 10-7-2 Draw (Split) 5:00 R3 KOTC: Predator Returns May 13 2006 Details unavailable Win15-5 Akebono Taro 0-2 Submission (Guillotine Choke) 3:50 R2 K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata May 3 2006 Details unavailable Loss15-4 Yoshihiro Nakao 2-0 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 K-1: Dynamite 2004 Dec 31 2004 Details unavailable No Contest15-4 Yoshihiro Nakao 1-0 No Contest (Cut Caused by Accidental Headbutt) 1:16 R1 K-1: Romanex 2004 May 22 2004 Details unavailable Cancelled20-9-1 Dan Bobish Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Ultra Fighting Championship 1 Mar 28 2004 Details unavailable Loss15-3 Gary Goodridge 18-14-1 KO (Head Kick) 0:39 R1 Pride Shockwave 2003 Dec 31 2003 Details unavailable Cancelled20-9-1 Mario Sperry Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Pride Shockwave 2003 Dec 31 2003 Details unavailable Loss15-2 Mark Coleman 12-5 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Pride 26: Bad to the Bone Jun 8 2003 Details unavailable Loss15-1 Hidehiko Yoshida 0-0 Submission () 5:32 R1 Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2 Nov 24 2002 Details unavailable Loss20-9-1 Jerome LeBanner Record TBD KO (Right hook)Kickboxing 1:30 R1 Pride Shockwave Aug 28 2002 Details unavailable Cancelled20-9-1 Mark Hunt Record TBD Cancelled BoutKickboxing Not recorded Not recorded Pride Shockwave Aug 28 2002 Details unavailable Win14-1 Yoshihiro Takayama 0-2 Punches 6:10 R1 Pride 21: Demolition Jun 23 2002 Details unavailable Cancelled20-9-1 Mark Coleman Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Pride 21: Demolition Jun 23 2002 Details unavailable Win13-1 Ken Shamrock 25-6-2 Decision (Split) 5:00 R3 Pride 19: Bad Blood Feb 24 2002 Details unavailable Win12-1 Cyril Abidi 0-0 Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 0:33 R2 Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2001 Dec 31 2001 Details unavailable Win11-1 Gilbert Yvel 25-7 DQ (Eye Gouging) 7:27 R1 Pride 16: Beasts From the East Sep 24 2001 Details unavailable Cancelled20-9-1 Brad Kohler Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Pride 16: Beasts From the East Sep 24 2001 Details unavailable Win9-1 David Abbott 6-3 Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 1:22 R1 UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Dec 7 1996 Details unavailable Win8-1 Mark Hall 4-3 Submission (Achilles Lock) 0:20 R1 UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Dec 7 1996 Details unavailable Win7-1 Gary Goodridge 3-3 Submission (Fatigue) 11:19 R1 UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Dec 7 1996 Details unavailable Cancelled20-9-1 Kimo Leopoldo Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded UFC 11.5: Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Dec 7 1996 Details unavailable Win6-1 Mark Hall 3-2 Submission (Forearm Choke) 5:29 R1 U Japan Nov 17 1996 Details unavailable Loss6-0 Mark Coleman 2-0 TKO (Punches) 11:34 R1 UFC 10: The Tournament Jul 12 1996 Details unavailable Win5-0 Brian Johnston 1-0 TKO (Submission to Elbow) 4:37 R1 UFC 10: The Tournament Jul 12 1996 Details unavailable Win4-0 Mark Hall 3-1 TKO (Punches) 10:21 R1 UFC 10: The Tournament Jul 12 1996 Details unavailable Win3-0 Amaury Bitetti 2-1 TKO (Punches) 9:22 R1 UFC 9: Motor City Madness May 17 1996 Details unavailable Result under review2-0 Gary Goodridge 2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded UFC 8: David vs Goliath Feb 16 1996 View details More fights Fighters who beat Don Frye James Thompson Yoshihiro Nakao Gary Goodridge Mark Coleman Hidehiko Yoshida Compare Don Frye with peers vs Szymon Bajor vs Badr Medkouri vs Lucas Armand vs Hugo Cunha Embed Don Frye's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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