This brought tears to me, I watched my dad a hero and soldier become a shell of his former self before he died, I can say for sure no man deserves that fate.
NO ONE. Fuggin cancer got my dad first in 08, then came back and got my mom last year. Watching strong people withering away while there's nothing anyone can do is insane.
@@JordanTZacharias one of my best friends i had through the toughest time of my life, i met him when we fought each other locked up in a juvenile facility. I’ll never forget that guy.
@@JordanTZacharias very true. At our academy, we spar and sometimes fight it out, but we have a brotherhood that goes deep. Even random people on the street, if they get into a fight, a lot of the time they end up hugging and calling each other friend. I hadn't heard this about Takayama, what a legend. 🍻
Noooooo!!!! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this. God bless that amazing warrior and I pray if he’s around he’s at peace. Your fights with Bas were legendary 🫡👏👏👏
Same! The epitome of 2 tuff a.f mofos throwing down. Sad to see him like that but great that one of th manliness dudes out there showing some luv to another warrior
@jessescott8270 i know! I didn't know he was paralyzed! So sad. I will never forget that fight. Just face to face, blow for blow. You never forget something so spectacular! God bless you Takayama!
This is so wholesome to see. That exchange in the ring was incredible to watch, and I think it’s great that they share that bond together. So sad to see Takayama like that. Frye’s body has a lot of damage as well.
@@doggin6 I didnt like my own comment, look theres two likes now instead of 1, and no it was not proven what are you talking about? no one who has ever watched that fight has ever thought it was staged... they beat eachother bloody and cracked eachothers facial bones for christsake...
Don is the perfect example of a professional and good human being, you never saw him showboating in the ring or acting like a street thug and always respected the disciplines unlike all of these fighters now that have absolutely zero respect for anything and act like clowns in and out of the ring. You never saw Don or any of the guys back then Takayma included acting like that. Bless them both.
@@badmonkey2222 In saying that Don didn't get paid to showboat, UFC and Boxing is all about the $$$$ I guarantee you if Don was in his prime these days he'd be bigger then Connor MacGregor ever was and horrendously arrogant.. can't compare now to then
@@BigChungus-m2j you can most definitely compare then and now. People have changed drastically. The morality of the younger generation is seriously lacking. You see it everywhere, not just the UFC. Don is an old cowboy man, they are a different breed. You don’t change an old cowboy. They are set in their ways and that’s that. I grew up on a farm and was raised by a cowboy. They were taught respect. These days nobody seems to have much respect for anyone. Especially these ufc guys. Connor is the perfect example of that. It sells fights because societies morality is declining. I get that showmanship sells but Connor is the most arrogant little puke out there. So much so that I just love to see him get beat down just to shut him up. But nothing humbles him. These two men in this video are a different breed.
@@BigChungus-m2j exactly. These folks don't seem to know that when you're juiced to the gills with testosterone, arrogance and showboating just come with the territory. They act as if these fighters nowadays should look and fight the way they currently do, but should have the mentality and actions of a 40 year old man with depleting T levels. Nope, they train hard, they're proud, they're arrogant, and they'll back every word up, especially to someone who thinks he should instead act like a female and sit in the corner and talk about his emotions and whoever has the most tears at the end of the conversation wins the "fight" 🤣🤣
Ufc had plenty of showboating, tito ortiz did plenty showboating and antics, he just wants the best at it... him and Ken shamrock went back and forth at pressers, cm @BigChungus-m2j
Two absolute warriors,, that had to be the greatest punch up in history, these two legends knocked the fluff outta each other ,, only true great fighters could perform like that , massive respect to the both of them ,,, they made history that day
Absolutely! Frye was a Phoenix City AZ. Fireman prior to fighting full time. He was a beast in the ring but always professional with his opponents. These guys are almost gone, their demeanor is much like teir 1 operators. Kind, cordial, intelligent....lethal. These 2 guys are legends now and forever. So much today is about ego, bravado, and being obnoxious.
@@mattmccusker7639 absolutely agree some of the toughest men I’ve met are absolutely big cuddly babies with their woman I love it real alpha men don’t need to b hard all the time
Man, that is deep respect for your fellow warrior. Knowing how hard it would be for yourself, in that position. And how any little mutual support from opponents would uplift you. Solidifying that you were once a great warrior and nothing can take that from you.
What a great thing to look back at your own life and say "I felt like Rocky Balboa". How many people look at their life and say "I never did anything", or worse "I always wanted to be Rocky Balboa, why didnt I try?". Its sad what happened to him. And the respect of Don Frye for a fellow warrior is pure class and warrior code. Its sad but at least the man knows he went for it in life, he wasn't a spectator but got his hands dirty.
😮my god I'm so sad seeing that. I've had nothing but respect for both men. I'm disabled. But I'm a Lucky disabled in meny ways. When you see this. I pull strength through men like these.😊
Kenny Rodgers said it best: "You gotta know when to hold'em & when to Fold'em". When the tank is below half its probably best to wrap it up & call it!!!
These 2 men put on one of the greatest displays of combat that had ever been seen, they fought like true warriors and we should be thankful we were able to witness it. It saddens me to see Tak like that, but i know that if he could go back, he wouldn't change a thing. The journey matters.
Both absolute legends and will be and are know by many fans of the sport and even those who aren’t simply because of how badass they are. Massive respect.
Noooooo! What an absolute shame for this Legend to end up in a bed. This shit is seriously breaking my heart 😢 like looking at a caged lion or a trapped tiger 😞
These two gentlemen's fight which one of my all-time favorite fights I didn't know who the heck either one of them were but I've watched that fight hundreds and hundreds of times it was one of the most badass and and entertaining fights I have ever seen in my 41 years of life much respect to you takayama he definitely does not deserve that
God bless that man. I'm glad him and fry talk to each other. It's a beautiful thing, men can eat each other to a pulp but still have love and respect for each other.
Takayama is tough enough to get through anything and I bet he makes the most out of his life no matter how tough it gets at times. He and Frye are legends.
It just makes you instantly grateful For what you can do with your body that he can’t It’s so easy to take the simplest things in life for granted. Please count your blessings each day for tomorrow you may not have them anymore
Just when I thought i couldn't love Don Frye more goesing and does something totally redeems himself. So awesome. Thats the kind of man kids sould inspire to be like. Hats off to you sir!
ah man. I had no idea. I was a huge MMA fan and these 2 gave me one of the greatest fights to watch ever. They are both heroes in my book. just legends. immortalized by their own greatness. greatness that could only shine when standing across from someone of equal greatness.
Bless him, i loved watching this very night, what a warrior, they're both great people. So unfortunate he had that happen to him. Sending love and his energy his way!
That reinforces a level of honour that both men from opposite ends of the world share in common. Shows we all believe we are vastly different but really we all are not different but the same
Fry and Takayama are both absolute legends who deserve all the respect in the world 🙏
One of the most brutal from the start fights of all time. Crazy.
One is the most iconic MMA moments of all time. God bless them both.
They were pulling punches but it was still a thrilling spectacle.
@@captain_orangeno they wernt lol
@@captain_orange no sir. Those men meant to hurt each other, and they did. They both wanted to win. Watch that fight from the beginning to the end.
This brought tears to me, I watched my dad a hero and soldier become a shell of his former self before he died, I can say for sure no man deserves that fate.
@joshhornick2009 ...got my feels..
@@joshhornick2009 I'm sorry, man. He wouldn't want you to be eaten up by that stuff. You'd not want it to ruin your family/kids either.
@@joshhornick2009 amen brother
NO ONE. Fuggin cancer got my dad first in 08, then came back and got my mom last year. Watching strong people withering away while there's nothing anyone can do is insane.
“Not everyone you fight is your enemy…”
- Mike Tyson
@@JordanTZacharias one of my best friends i had through the toughest time of my life, i met him when we fought each other locked up in a juvenile facility. I’ll never forget that guy.
@@JordanTZacharias very true. At our academy, we spar and sometimes fight it out, but we have a brotherhood that goes deep. Even random people on the street, if they get into a fight, a lot of the time they end up hugging and calling each other friend. I hadn't heard this about Takayama, what a legend. 🍻
........and not everyone that helps you is your friend".
@@JordanTZacharias and not everyone that helps you I'd your friend. .
Also Mike Tyson lol
Amen.
Noooooo!!!! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this. God bless that amazing warrior and I pray if he’s around he’s at peace.
Your fights with Bas were legendary 🫡👏👏👏
Same! The epitome of 2 tuff a.f mofos throwing down. Sad to see him like that but great that one of th manliness dudes out there showing some luv to another warrior
Shame right? It was a botched pro wrestling move in a match. Happened instantly
Takayama will always be a champion...i wish him the very best
2 true warriors who have great respect for each other plus a good friendship for each other. I pray they find a way to heal the warrior 🙏🏿
Don Frye is an American treasure. That’s so cool he’s kept up with Takayama over the years.
@@martincarter8312 yeah he's a solid Jew
Western Life Treasure
@@captain_orangeyou got issues
He's a human treasure!!!
@@captain_orange go outside dude, not everyone is a lizardman or "one of them" 🤣🤣
There needs to be an anime based off Takayama and Frye. Those two were the biggest badasses in the world that night ❤
I still consider that one of the best fights ever. Two true warriors just throwing down without any worries.
Ya it was pretty awesome I just like more technical fighting tho
@jessescott8270 i know! I didn't know he was paralyzed! So sad. I will never forget that fight. Just face to face, blow for blow. You never forget something so spectacular! God bless you Takayama!
But it's fake no ? 👀
@@MikeS-kw2hr I didn't either, sad to see a true warrior like that.
@@Obsidian567MC I feel you, but sometimes you just can't beat a good old fashioned brawl, just my personal opinion.
This is so wholesome to see.
That exchange in the ring was incredible to watch, and I think it’s great that they share that bond together. So sad to see Takayama like that. Frye’s body has a lot of damage as well.
They had one of the most memorable fights in the history of the sport.
@@Walter-Bass not really. It was all staged. It was just pretty good to watch.
@@doggin6 Why do you think it was staged?
@@addictiontransfer3731 because it was proven.
Stop liking your own comments. 🤦♂️
@@doggin6 I didnt like my own comment, look theres two likes now instead of 1, and no it was not proven what are you talking about? no one who has ever watched that fight has ever thought it was staged... they beat eachother bloody and cracked eachothers facial bones for christsake...
@@addictiontransfer3731 it was like 3 seconds after you posted it. Only you can like it that fast. Because you did. Have some integrity.
Those 2 guys are legends ...that was 2 men proving we are men and not backing down ..mad respect to them both
Don is the perfect example of a professional and good human being, you never saw him showboating in the ring or acting like a street thug and always respected the disciplines unlike all of these fighters now that have absolutely zero respect for anything and act like clowns in and out of the ring. You never saw Don or any of the guys back then Takayma included acting like that. Bless them both.
@@badmonkey2222 In saying that Don didn't get paid to showboat, UFC and Boxing is all about the $$$$ I guarantee you if Don was in his prime these days he'd be bigger then Connor MacGregor ever was and horrendously arrogant.. can't compare now to then
@@BigChungus-m2j you can most definitely compare then and now. People have changed drastically. The morality of the younger generation is seriously lacking. You see it everywhere, not just the UFC. Don is an old cowboy man, they are a different breed. You don’t change an old cowboy. They are set in their ways and that’s that. I grew up on a farm and was raised by a cowboy. They were taught respect. These days nobody seems to have much respect for anyone. Especially these ufc guys. Connor is the perfect example of that. It sells fights because societies morality is declining. I get that showmanship sells but Connor is the most arrogant little puke out there. So much so that I just love to see him get beat down just to shut him up. But nothing humbles him. These two men in this video are a different breed.
@@BigChungus-m2j exactly. These folks don't seem to know that when you're juiced to the gills with testosterone, arrogance and showboating just come with the territory. They act as if these fighters nowadays should look and fight the way they currently do, but should have the mentality and actions of a 40 year old man with depleting T levels.
Nope, they train hard, they're proud, they're arrogant, and they'll back every word up, especially to someone who thinks he should instead act like a female and sit in the corner and talk about his emotions and whoever has the most tears at the end of the conversation wins the "fight" 🤣🤣
Ufc had plenty of showboating, tito ortiz did plenty showboating and antics, he just wants the best at it... him and Ken shamrock went back and forth at pressers, cm @BigChungus-m2j
@badmonkey2222 lol just cause u showboat and act like a thug doesn't make u a bad person
Two absolute warriors,, that had to be the greatest punch up in history, these two legends knocked the fluff outta each other ,, only true great fighters could perform like that , massive respect to the both of them ,,, they made history that day
Those dudes really stood there beating the brakes off each other until one of them went down. Respect to both these warriors.
What compassion. Two legends reminding us to appreciate life and love..
Sometimes in the toughest of men, resides the softest of hearts.
Absolutely! Frye was a Phoenix City AZ. Fireman prior to fighting full time. He was a beast in the ring but always professional with his opponents. These guys are almost gone, their demeanor is much like teir 1 operators. Kind, cordial, intelligent....lethal. These 2 guys are legends now and forever. So much today is about ego, bravado, and being obnoxious.
Beautifully worded quote. Did you make that up?
True warriors have the greatest hearts
@@billklacks9908 inspired ✨️
@@mattmccusker7639 absolutely agree some of the toughest men I’ve met are absolutely big cuddly babies with their woman I love it real alpha men don’t need to b hard all the time
Fry and Takayama gave us a timeless highlight. Much 🙏🏾
Don frye. My favorite MMA fighter of all time. That fight between him and takayama was awesome.
Mine too
Right! Same here. I was just watching him on ufc. There are some great classic fights posted. This is sad about Takayama. I didn't know this
Takayama is a legend! Sad to see.
You damn right he didn't deserve that. How sad! How very very sad! Don Fry is a Man among Men!!!
Truly one of the best fights of all time. God bless you. Stay strong. Stay strong.
@Benjy-v7g frye won the fight but really they both did bless them both!!!
In my opinion that fight embodied the gladiator spirit 😢 thank you guys so much for giving us one hell of a show
☝️
Best fight I have ever watched. These two guys put on the show.
One of the greatest fights ever .
Oh no! I didn't know he was paralyzed! As big and as strong as he was you think it'd be impossible to paralyzed him! God bless him 🙏
It’s also why the wwe can’t get those same ratings back because of the way these dudes really left it all on the floor every night
@@blessyou285 I think he’s dead
@katkapsa5761 really! God bless him 🙏 and you too!
@@blessyou285 bless u bro
@@katkapsa5761 No, he’s still alive. Not in good shape, but he is still alive.
Its always the good ones that suffer the most
@@straightlusac sad but sometimes definitely seems that way
@@straightlusac absolutely true
Man, that is deep respect for your fellow warrior. Knowing how hard it would be for yourself, in that position. And how any little mutual support from opponents would uplift you. Solidifying that you were once a great warrior and nothing can take that from you.
I'll never forget watching those two throw punches as fast as they could both blasting each other in the face, don fry is a true champion and friend.
They don't make em like these two legends anymore! Two of the toughest guys to ever step into the octagon! God bless Takayama! GOATED!
Oh man i didn t know that .. that's just sad.....i wish him the best....
He will always be a champion,,Top man Love his style ❤
Wow that was heart breaking to see a legend like that . May God give you peace in your final days
I see this meme everywhere had no clue he was like this now.. I hope he finds happiness he’s a legend
Takayama is a legend forever
So heartbreaking....mad MAD respect to both these MEN.
No words i just feel so much respect for them. Amazing
What a great thing to look back at your own life and say "I felt like Rocky Balboa".
How many people look at their life and say "I never did anything", or worse "I always wanted to be Rocky Balboa, why didnt I try?".
Its sad what happened to him. And the respect of Don Frye for a fellow warrior is pure class and warrior code.
Its sad but at least the man knows he went for it in life, he wasn't a spectator but got his hands dirty.
I remember that fight. It was awesome. They had a lot of respect for eachother.
That fight was legendary. I never saw anything like it. Not even in movies. 2 tough guys there. It was a truly brutal fight.
If a movie had a fight like that it would be ridiculed as impossible and unrealistic. Yet somehow it happened in real life
😮my god I'm so sad seeing that. I've had nothing but respect for both men. I'm disabled. But I'm a Lucky disabled in meny ways. When you see this. I pull strength through men like these.😊
Two legendary fighting men, with a legendary friendship. This got me man. All respect to both of them.
2 real men. Battered each other in their fight but soon as it finished best of pals
Kenny Rodgers said it best: "You gotta know when to hold'em & when to Fold'em". When the tank is below half its probably best to wrap it up & call it!!!
These 2 men put on one of the greatest displays of combat that had ever been seen, they fought like true warriors and we should be thankful we were able to witness it. It saddens me to see Tak like that, but i know that if he could go back, he wouldn't change a thing. The journey matters.
Don was always so cool and this fight was the beat of all time in all forums
I still watch their fight every now and then in awe. Dudes a legend.
Two WARRIORS for sure. And what a guy. To not forget is beautiful. Life is beautiful, even in the toughest of times. RESPECT
Wow! Nothing but love and respect for these two warriors.
Don is such a real and genuine man, all around
Best show down ever so sorry for him he doesn't deserve that bud your friendship made his last days awesome what a wonderful athlete 😢😢😢😢
Thats so sad, their friendship makes me wanna cry, that poor guy didnt deserve that, hes a true warrior they both are 💙
Man this hurts. Two pld warriors with love for one another. They have a strong bond from that legendary night.
All the best to both MMA legends respect ✌️👊
Much respect Mr Takayama.
I just learned this today...I am now crying. Much love and respect for both of these men.
That's terrible 😮. Poor fella 😔
Anyone who competed with Don is at the top in my book
Both absolute legends and will be and are know by many fans of the sport and even those who aren’t simply because of how badass they are. Massive respect.
Noooooo! What an absolute shame for this Legend to end up in a bed. This shit is seriously breaking my heart 😢 like looking at a caged lion or a trapped tiger 😞
I did not this about takayama. He was a great fighter. I wish him all the best 🙏💯
This shits sad asf
Seeing Takayama likes this fucking hurts man
Thats so sad to see this.
What a fight it was, too! Nobody who watched it will ever forget. Two absolute warriors. God bless them both.
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God bless both of these men. Thank you, Don Frye, for the respect and compassion you show Yoshihiro Takayama.
Don is a good guy to visit Tacayama over the years. Both men are living legends. Good for you Don. Shows your a real one...👍
These two gentlemen's fight which one of my all-time favorite fights I didn't know who the heck either one of them were but I've watched that fight hundreds and hundreds of times it was one of the most badass and and entertaining fights I have ever seen in my 41 years of life much respect to you takayama he definitely does not deserve that
they both are legends that will live on beyond their time on earth, two true warriors ❤
God bless that man. I'm glad him and fry talk to each other. It's a beautiful thing, men can eat each other to a pulp but still have love and respect for each other.
The best MAN fight in all of televised history. Thank you both for your sacrifices.
That's a true athlete and definition of a man right there. Don is a real man for so many reasons.
The way they hugged after the brutality they inflicted on each other was amazing to watch!
Two men, larger than life. Brought a tear to my eye.
Fry is from my Gym. Absolutely stand up gentleman.
Don and Takayama are the ABSOLUTE LEGENDS in this sport . Pride was and still is such a staple for people - Don is so kind to have supported him!
Takayama is tough enough to get through anything and I bet he makes the most out of his life no matter how tough it gets at times. He and Frye are legends.
It just makes you instantly grateful
For what you can do with your body that he can’t
It’s so easy to take the simplest things in life for granted.
Please count your blessings each day for tomorrow you may not have them anymore
I love these 2. The r the epitome of what men should look act and talk like. God Bless them both
Just when I thought i couldn't love Don Frye more goesing and does something totally redeems himself. So awesome. Thats the kind of man kids sould inspire to be like. Hats off to you sir!
These are legends that paved the way for MMA and all combat sports
That match was hardcore. Just 2 dudes sending it! No blocking
It’s hard to see such an epic warrior reduced to a body in a wheel chair, a true legend.
The manliest fight to ever exist!....
Frye is a national treasure. Even tho he has a tough exterior, it’s clear how much he cares for others. A man’s man 🫡
😢 heartbreaking 💔 But you can feel the ❤and respect these two brothers have for each other.
Oh shit that's heartbreaking. I had no idea he ended up like this. That's so sad 😢
2 warrior from different lands with massive respect for eachother
ah man. I had no idea. I was a huge MMA fan and these 2 gave me one of the greatest fights to watch ever. They are both heroes in my book. just legends. immortalized by their own greatness. greatness that could only shine when standing across from someone of equal greatness.
Bless him, i loved watching this very night, what a warrior, they're both great people. So unfortunate he had that happen to him. Sending love and his energy his way!
Still to this day one of the greatest fights of all time. 2 men toe to toe swinging absolute hammers.
This blows my mind and breaks my heart at the same time. These two men had one of THE MOST BRUTAL FIGHTS IN HISTORY. But they weren’t enemies🤘
God bless both of them. Thank you for unforgettable entertainment you gave us. 😔
That fight was the fight of a lifetime when those two fought. True warriors.
Eveything I’ve read and watched from don frye… this guy is the definition of America. God bless him
These two men beat the absolute shit out of each other, and you can forgive your enemies. 💯
That reinforces a level of honour that both men from opposite ends of the world share in common. Shows we all believe we are vastly different but really we all are not different but the same
God bless them both, no one deserves that, awesome of Don to visit him
They went at each other like absolute warriors in that fight. My heart goes out to Mr. Takayama.
This breaks my heart. He is a very sweet Giant , phenomenal sportsmanship