The Joe Rogan Experience JRE MMA Show #112 with Don Frye
Jun 22, 2021
Don Frye, a UFC Hall of Famer and co-host of 'Dan and Don’s Toxic Masculinity Podcast,' shares his unique journey from wrestling to MMA, revealing hilarious anecdotes and the challenges of the sport. He reflects on the evolution of combat sports, touching on iconic UFC moments and the camaraderie among fighters. Frye opens up about the physical toll of professional wrestling, including injuries and recovery, while also addressing the darker side of addiction in the fighting world. His stories are both entertaining and eye-opening!
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UFC 12 Memories
- Joe Rogan recalls a UFC event in Dothan, Alabama, where they met.
- He mentions Vitor Belfort's debut at 19 and Mark Coleman's fight with Dan Severn.
Short but impactful UFC run
- Don Frye recounts his UFC career, lasting only one year in 1996.
- None of his UFC fights went the distance.
Takayama Fight
- Joe Rogan and Don Frye discuss Frye's iconic fight with Takayama in Pride.
- Frye describes the brutal exchange of head punches.