HeavyweightRETIRED
Don Frye
11-1
Age
57
Height
6'1"
Weight
210 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
09:27
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 9
Last 5
WWLWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Sierra Vista, United States
Fight History
WIN
BJ
vs Brian Johnston
UFC 10: The Tournament· 1996-07-12
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes
R1 4:37
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes·R1 4:37
WIN
MH
vs Mark Hall
UFC 10: The Tournament· 1996-07-12
KO/TKO
Headbutt to Head From Guard
R1 10:21
KO/TKOHeadbutt to Head From Guard·R1 10:21
LOSS
MC
vs Mark Coleman
UFC 10: The Tournament· 1996-07-12
KO/TKO
Headbutts to Head From Side Control
R1 11:34
KO/TKOHeadbutts to Head From Side Control·R1 11:34
WIN
AB
vs Amaury Bitetti
UFC 9: Motor City Madness· 1996-05-17
KO/TKO
Knees to Head From Front Headlock
R1 9:30
KO/TKOKnees to Head From Front Headlock·R1 9:30
WIN
TR
vs Thomas Ramirez
UFC 8: David vs Goliath· 1996-02-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:08
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:08
WIN
GG
vs Gary Goodridge
UFC 8: David vs Goliath· 1996-02-16
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard Submission to Strikes
R1 2:14
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard Submission to Strikes·R1 2:14
WIN
SA
vs Sam Adkins
UFC 8: David vs Goliath· 1996-02-16
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R1 0:48
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R1 0:48
WIN
DA
vs David Abbott
UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:22
WIN
GG
vs Gary Goodridge
UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96
Submission
Other From Guard Fatigue
R1 11:19
SubmissionOther From Guard Fatigue·R1 11:19
WIN
MH
vs Mark Hall
UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96
Submission
Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground
R1 0:20
SubmissionAnkle Lock After Drop to Ground·R1 0:20
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Ground & Pound
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (0.91 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
0.91/15m
TD Accuracy
57%
Clinch %
77%
🎯High conversion rate — 57% takedown accuracy
⚠️Limited striking output (2.9 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Side Control
Submission to Strikes
#11
17% of KOs
Facial Cut
#21
17% of KOs
Headbutt to Head From Guard
#31
17% of KOs
Knees to Head From Front Headlock
#41
17% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#51
17% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
Submission to Strikes
#61
17% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
33% of subs
From Guard
Other From Guard
Fatigue
#21
33% of subs
Other
Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground
#11
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbows to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Ankle Lock After Drop to Ground (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Acc% (65%) and TD Acc% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (20/100). Opponents exploit this.🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (65%) than defense (37%). Risk-taker.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
65%
Elite
0%100%
Striking Defense
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
27% acc11%
Clinch
54% acc29%
Ground
92% acc60%
Striking Differential-0.70/min
2.87 landed/min3.57 absorbed/min
2.87
Landed/Min
3.57
Absorbed/Min
0.45
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed190
Sig. Strikes Attempted294
Key Insights
Don incorporates heavy clinch work (77%).
Effective body attack (42%).
Elite accuracy at 65%.
Clinch active: 29% of output in the clinch (54% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 60% from ground at 92% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
45%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
57%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
3
Total
7
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.91
TD / 15min
0.68
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
7
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
12
Attempted
67%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 45% could be a vulnerability.
High TD accuracy (57%).
Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 60% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
254
2.02
Ratio
Absorbed
126
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
44.0
High
Strikes/Min
8.2
Standing %
100%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.02x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (44.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
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Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights