Don Frye losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Don Frye has compiled a 20-9-1 (18) record, including one title fight. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
9. Don Frye loses to Ruben Villareal in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 11, 2011 Don Frye faced Ruben Villareal. It was their second meeting. Frye was 46 years old with a record of 20-8-1, and Villareal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Frye was coming off a loss. Villareal stopped Frye via KO in the 1st round.
8. Don Frye loses to Dave Herman via KO
On September 12, 2009 Don Frye faced Dave Herman. Frye was 43 years old with a record of 20-7-1, and Herman was 24 with a record of 16-1. Both Frye and Herman were coming off a win. Herman stopped Frye via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Don Frye loses to Ikuhisa Minowa via KO
On August 16, 2008 Don Frye faced Ikuhisa Minowa in a middleweight bout. Frye was 42 years old with a record of 19-6-1, and Minowa was 32 with a record of 39-28-8. Frye was coming off a win, while Minowa was coming off a loss. Minowa submitted Frye via kneebar in the 1st round.
6. Don Frye loses to James Thompson via KO
On April 8, 2007 Don Frye faced James Thompson in a heavyweight bout. Frye was 41 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Thompson was 28 with a record of 13-6. Frye was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Thompson was coming off a loss. Thompson stopped Frye via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Don Frye loses to Yoshihiro Nakao in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2004 Don Frye faced Yoshihiro Nakao. It was their second meeting. Frye was 39 years old with a record of 15-4, and Nakao was 32 with a record of 2-0. Nakao was coming off a win. Frye lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nakao.
4. Don Frye loses to Gary Goodridge in their 3rd fight via KO in 39 seconds
On December 31, 2003 Don Frye faced Gary Goodridge. It was their third meeting. Frye was 38 years old with a record of 15-3, and Goodridge was 37 with a record of 18-14-1. Frye was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Goodridge was coming off a win. Goodridge stopped Frye via KO in the 1st round.
3. Don Frye loses to Mark Coleman in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 8, 2003 Don Frye faced Mark Coleman in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Frye was 37 years old with a record of 15-2, and Coleman was 38 with a record of 12-5. Both Frye and Coleman were coming off a loss. Frye lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Coleman.
2. Don Frye loses to Hidehiko Yoshida via KO
On November 24, 2002 Don Frye faced Hidehiko Yoshida. Frye was 37 years old with a record of 15-1, and Yoshida was 33 with a record of 0-0. Frye was on a 9-fight winning streak. Yoshida submitted Frye via choke-out in the 1st round.
1. Don Frye loses to Mark Coleman via KO
On July 12, 1996 Don Frye fought Mark Coleman for the vacant UFC 10 Tournament and UFC 10 Tournament titles. Frye was 30 years old with a record of 6-0, and Coleman was 31 with a record of 2-0. Frye was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Coleman was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Coleman stopped Frye via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.