Quote of the Day: Don Frye - "I'm Quitting MMA. I'm Done With It"
by Anton Tabuena on Dec 24, 2009 1:54 PM EST
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"I’m pretty much quitting MMA. I’ve had enough of the (expletive). I’m done with it. The competitive urges still flow through me, but I’m tired of the (expletive) of the promoters... I’m tired of the (expletive) treatment, being lied to and tired of getting bounced checks from people. They can go pound sand as far as I’m concerned."
"The fight game isn’t a respectful profession any more. They’ve made a mockery out of it by letting Jose Canseco fight, and now Hershel Walker, and all these other jackasses in their 40’s who have never fought... They’re getting paid more than the guys who have been putting years into it. It’s an embarrassment and a shame."
"I’ve had a hell of a run. I appreciate the fans. Bob Meyrowitz was a great promoter back when he ran the UFC; he treated the fighters with respect. I had a great time in Japan. I’ve got nothing to complain about."
"What a great time I’ve had. I wish I could do more for the fans. I wish I could come back for another one, but until the promoters straighten out, they can all go pound sand."
--Don 'The Predator' Frye (20-8-1), at 44 years of age, says he's done with MMA, and will look to pursue his acting career full-time.
HT: mmaweekly
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Still a Legend
This man is a legend, along side his moustache. You’ll be missed Don, best of luck in all your ventures.
And man, he knows how to shit on everybody, huh?
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by Kaleb Kelchner on Dec 24, 2009 12:26 PM EST reply actions
Thanks for the memories, Predator. Your fights were awesome, but some of the shit you’ve said has been even better . My favorite Don Frye non-fighting memory is from the Decade of Pride DVD, when he talks about meeting Wanderlei Silva in a parking lot and just assuming they were going to fight. Instead, Wandy offered him a piece of gum.
"My diet is like Atkins, but with the carbs." - BJ Penn
by Tim Burke on Dec 24, 2009 12:28 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
Definitely worth picking up.
I specializes in grammar fail.
by a tommy point on Dec 24, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
It’s awesome, you can watch the whole thing on youtube, and Don’s interviews and comments are priceless. He’s like the old war veteren just telling it like it is. He makes all the old stuff seem magical.
by Dooda on Dec 24, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
2 Don Frye posts in 2 days
I’m starting to have some serious moustache-inadequacy issues
Goldie: "Michael Jordan-esque in his grappling skills is Travis Lutter."
Rogan: "No, no he's not. No."
by Stillberry on Dec 24, 2009 12:31 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Let us all give respect to the Burt Reynolds of MMA.
by jcbrewer on Dec 24, 2009 12:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
yep..
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1675025/
he was on Public Enemies, Big Stan, etc. etc.
by Anton Tabuena on Dec 24, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Blew me too
I had to STOP Public Enemies just to rewind back to the G-Men getting out the train to DOUBLE CHECK if that was the Predator. He didn’t say much though, which kinda bites
I think he was cast because he was the only one who came mustache-ready, and no other mustache real or fake could compare
"The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look." - Revolver
by flyingkneetoface on Dec 24, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
13 (2010) (post-production) …. Ring Handler
Apparitions: The Darkness (2009) (post-production) …. Brad
Public Enemies (2009) …. Clarence Hurt
Big Stan (2007) …. Nation Member
Just Another Romantic Wrestling Comedy (2006) …. Rocco Piedra
Honor (2006) …. Shay
The Ant Bully (2006) (voice) …. Soldier Ant
Miami Vice (2006) …. Long-Haired Aryan Brother
… aka Miami Vice (Germany)
Nagurimono (2005) (as Don Furai)
… aka Nagurimono: Love & Kill (International: English title)
… aka Nagurimono: The Fighter (Japan: English title)
No Rules (2005) …. 1978 Fighter
Gojira: Fainaru uôzu (2004) …. Douglas Gordon (Captain of the Gôten)
… aka Godzilla: Final Wars (International: English title)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1675025/
Yes your eyes aren’t deceiving you, Don Frye has fought Godzilla.
nnnnnnnnnnNNNNNOOOO!
first I get swine flu over Xmas, now THIS?!
by cagefightonacid on Dec 24, 2009 12:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Thanks!!
That’s all I can say is thanks for the memories and thanks for commentaries. He’s one of the best quote machines in MMA.
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yeah, maybe this could all turn out to be a Rampage type of 'retirement'
but on the other hand, he is 44…
by Anton Tabuena on Dec 24, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah actually
I recently saw he had a small role on “Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia” in the episode “The Gang Wrestles for the Troops.” Mac and Dennis go to a wrestling show early in the episode and you get a fleeting glimpse of Don getting his ass kicked in the ring
by RicketyCricket on Dec 24, 2009 12:53 PM EST reply actions
if Don Frye isnt fighting anymore, MMA should never grace American soil ever again! Done Frye is an American HERO!!!!!!! Someone better get on the mustache growing train ASAP
I guess this means
the MMA sky is actually falling. Theres only one way to save us now…
Goldie: "Michael Jordan-esque in his grappling skills is Travis Lutter."
Rogan: "No, no he's not. No."
by Stillberry on Dec 24, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 18 recs
there’s a bunch more of these on some sherdog forum
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/how-come-fighters-dont-wear-moustaches-anymore-1066546/index2.html
Goldie: "Michael Jordan-esque in his grappling skills is Travis Lutter."
Rogan: "No, no he's not. No."
Stillberry . . .
I love the images and I love your sig “No, no he’s not. No.”
Happy Holidays and A Happy New Year
by VeeisAnimated on Dec 24, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
That's it! This proves there is no Santa Claus!
by Nick Travaglini on Dec 24, 2009 1:00 PM EST reply actions
Unless...
Sir Don Frye IS santa. Think about it, the guy is retiring on Christmas Eve! Suspicious. I bet he comes back the 26th and says he was fooling around and is ready to MMA America once more.
hrmmmm . . .
'Ello G'vnor!
by IHateMMA on Dec 24, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
awesome theory
"The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look." - Revolver
by flyingkneetoface on Dec 24, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, I didn’t realize that Couture was older than Frye.
by Polyh3dron on Dec 24, 2009 1:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The first time I read of this fight I was thinking “nah, no f’n way they really did that, maybe one or two punches but that’s it.” Then I found it online and when I saw how big Takayama was (during the staredown) I was even more suspicious. “When anyone gets punched in the face by a guy that big they’re going down and staying there.” Then they locked up and started putting the hurt on each other…
Seven different shades of pure awesome.
If Frye hadn’t done anything more during his career, that fight alone would make him a legend. Fortunately, there is so much more…
by Monday Morning Martial Artist on Dec 24, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe they're finally gonna make that Super Mario Bros movie sequel
Confucius says:
"Baseball is wrong: man with four balls cannot walk."
sad day
This is a sad day in my house.
"You don't come to have your fingernails or your toenails painted. Goddamn, you come to fight, not to be a fairy."
Don Frye
by keyboardwarrior on Dec 24, 2009 2:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Frye wants to focus on his acting, First movie he should do
by IRodC on Dec 24, 2009 2:51 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
change those pants to the classic ‘Merica shorts and it’s like it’s Don Frye fighting Heath Herring
"The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look." - Revolver
by flyingkneetoface on Dec 24, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Haggar was ridiculous, pile driving people into the ground.
I wonder if Don has ever heard/seen this game, would be a funny interview.
Haha
I’ve been calling Frye Haggar since like 96.
"I’m sorry. I didn’t drink last night, so I’m not funny today."
-Sakuraba
by Blackout612 on Dec 25, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
One of the best stare-downs ever.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Dec 24, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
That’s even better than Wandy-Crocop, Wandy-Rampage I and Wandy-Rampage II combined – and that’s saying something.
by Monday Morning Martial Artist on Dec 24, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Don Frye is retiring? Damn. I am so depressed, I am going to go pound sand now.
I love me some Sexyama!
Don Frye should get Frank Shamrocks announcing job.
Nobody in MMA makes me laugh like Don.
The broadcasting team could use his great insights into all of life’s mysteries.
The Voice, Don Frye and Gus Johnson, just because Gus will say ridiculous things, the voice will be super excited and Don Frye’s moustache will give them a certain air of respectability.
Also the Sherdog moustache thread is pretty much one of the best sherdog threads I’ve ever read. 9/10 highly recommended.
Its always sad to see a legend retire but I’m glad to see him retire while he still has some dignity. His best days were clearly far behind him but he never really embarrassed himself like Ken Shamrock has.
Go Leafs and Bruins!
by Brad Ackerson on Dec 24, 2009 4:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
A tragic day indeed.
I cant remember where or when but I read a comedians story about how he met Don Frye in an airport and basically hung out with him for awhile. It sounded as though he really is exactly as he appears to be, mentality wise, but is a super nice guy. Don is the man and I could see him having some acting success with a voice and a moustache like that.
by MauiPimpin on Dec 24, 2009 6:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That was Doug Stanhope.
Here is a link to the story for those that have not read it
http://www.fightlinker.com/barely-fight-related-post-of-the-day.mma
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“What a great time I’ve had. I wish I could do more for the fans.”
Oh trust me Don you’ve done more than enough! Enjoy your retirement.
Hes probably rich just from his fights in Japan...
So now he can just chillax. He does have a great bum voice though, he could do pro-bono phone sex work as a good joke.
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