Heavyweight· Retired

Don Frye

“The Predator”· Sierra Vista, United States

Pro record

20-9-1

Model Elo

1719

#56 of 1994

Age: 57
Height: 6'1"
Reach: —
Stance: Orthodox
Team: —
Born: Sierra Vista, United States
UFC debut: Feb 16, 1996

Profile

Don Frye is 9–1 in the UFC since 1996. 9 of those 9 wins came inside the distance, 9 in the first round. Currently on a 5-fight winning streak. Last fight: beat Gary Goodridge by submission (Dec 6, 1996).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record: 9–1; since 1996
Finish rate: 100%; 9 of 9 wins
1st-round finishes: 9
Elite wins: 0; vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak: 5
Current streak: W5; wins in a row
Octagon time: 52:13; avg 5:13 per fight
Opposition: 1520; avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

MH
Mark Hall
KO/TKO, R1 · UFC 10: The Tournament · Jul 11, 1996
1581opp. Elo
DA
David Abbott
submission, R1 · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 · Dec 6, 1996
1570opp. Elo
MH
Mark Hall
submission, R1 · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96 · Dec 6, 1996
1549opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min2.87

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min3.57

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy65%

UFC avg 45% · better than average

Striking defense37%

UFC avg 52% · below average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.45

UFC avg 0.43 · about average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min0.91

UFC avg 1.52 · below average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense45%

UFC avg 52% · below average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.68

UFC avg 0.58 · better than average

Where the strikes land

Head 54%Body 42%Legs 4%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 12%Clinch 77%Ground 11%

Average fight time: 9:27

Fight history (10)

Res	Opponent	Method	Event
W	Gary GoodridgeRecord after: 9-1	submissionRound 1 · 11:19	UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96Dec 6, 1996
W	MHMark HallRecord after: 8-1	submissionRound 1 · 0:20	UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96Dec 6, 1996
W	DADavid AbbottRecord after: 7-1	submissionRound 1 · 1:22	UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96Dec 6, 1996
W	MHMark HallRecord after: 6-1	KO/TKORound 1 · 10:21	UFC 10: The TournamentJul 11, 1996
W	BJBrian JohnstonRecord after: 5-1	KO/TKORound 1 · 4:37	UFC 10: The TournamentJul 11, 1996
L	Mark ColemanRecord after: 4-1	KO/TKORound 1 · 11:34	UFC 10: The TournamentJul 11, 1996
W	ABAmaury BitettiRecord after: 4-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 9:30	UFC 9: Motor City MadnessMay 16, 1996
W	SASam AdkinsRecord after: 3-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 0:48	UFC 8: David vs GoliathFeb 15, 1996
W	TRThomas RamirezRecord after: 2-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 0:08	UFC 8: David vs GoliathFeb 15, 1996
W	Gary GoodridgeRecord after: 1-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 2:14	UFC 8: David vs GoliathFeb 15, 1996