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The legendary MMA showdown between Don Frye and Yoshihiro Takayama took place on June 23, 2002, at the Pride 21: Demolition event in Japan. The fight became famous for its explosive opening, with both men exchanging a flurry of punches in a brutal, no-holds-barred slugfest.
Despite absorbing heavy damage, both fighters continued until Frye secured a takedown and finished the bout with unanswered strikes from the mount position. He won by technical knockout at 6:10 of the first round.
The fight is still regarded as one of the greatest displays of toughness and determination in MMA history, earning legendary status among combat sports fans.
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Comments (15)
They became life long friends after that btw
Japanese guy became even more Japanese at the end of the fight!!!
That is the most American man I’ve ever seen
Even though Freddie Mercury got a knee to the face i think he won the other guys eyes were swollen shut lol
Frye visited takayama on his dying bed. Fucking legends bro this will bring tears to your eyes
I don’t like that they speed up the video it was perfect originally.
You can win guy who can take knee on head 😂
Defense isn't even an option here 😂😂
Sign em to the Dallas stars and put em on skates.
Franky and Senor Pink
Я так понял победил американец😂
@amol_p_kulkarni sutti nay kunalach sutti nay😂
A hockey fight in a ring!😂😂
Did the asian guy pass away at the end?
The best Fight, but what it cost...