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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Don Frye Volunteers To Fight Fedor

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MMA legend Don Frye will return to action on Aug. 28 to face Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal at M-1 Global's first major U.S. show in Los Angeles.

But he'd happily step in to face Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction "Trilogy"... if promoter Tom Atencio will let him.

"If Tom was smart, he'd have me fighting Fedor instead of whoever he's hiring on a one week notice," Frye told MMAInsider. "My phone works if he wants a real fight with someone who sell a fight in four days, somebody who will beat that bald-headed commie too."

In fact, Frye said the only reason he was fighting Lawal was to get an eventual shot at Emelianenko.

"He ain't seen anything I have to offer," continued Frye. "He built his whole reputation (as a) waffle house chef. They've been serving him up ham and eggs with a side of canned tomatoes. I'll bring it. And if he can bring it, you'll have the best fight you've ever seen on the planet."

Labels: Affliction, Don Frye, Fedor Emelianenko

posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:30 AM 

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

MMA Legend Don Frye Appears in "Public Enemies"

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MMA Legend and credited actor, Don Frye, recently attended the premier of Michael Mann's movie "Public Enemies", starring Johnny Depp, at the Mann Theater in Westwood, California. Frye, who previously worked with Mann on Miami Vice, plays the character of Texas Ranger Clarence Hurt in this major motion picture. Public Enemies, set to premier in theatres July 1st, is an adaptation of Bryan Burrough's non-fiction book Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933–34 and stars A-list actors such as Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Channing Tatum.

Don Frye had this to say about his involvement in the film, "I can't tell you how excited I am to be a part of this amazing film and to be associated with such an impressive cast and crew. Director Michael Mann is great to work with, and my character Texas Ranger Clarence Hurt was right up my alley. I really enjoyed getting into character and being a part of the action. The1930's set was really amazing; it was like taking a step back in time."

Don Frye has proven to be very successful both in front of the camera as an actor and facing skilled competitors as a mixed martial arts fighter. 2009 continues to be a busy and rewarding year for Frye. In addition to his role in Public Enemies, he was cast in the upcoming film Salt, a spy thriller starring Angelina Jolie and Liev Schreiber. Also in 2009, Frye competed and defeated his opponent at the Shark Fight 4 MMA event in Texas and is currently training for a major fight scheduled to take place in August. As Frye’s acting career continues to gain momentum, his career as a decorated MMA competitor shows no signs of slowing down.

Frye was very candid about his two, very distinct, career paths: "I enjoy acting as much as I enjoy fighting and I'm very fortunate to be able to do both. As an actor, I‘m typically cast in roles that involve fight scenes. As an MMA competitor, my role is to fight and to entertain. That being said, even though both career choices are very different, they work hand in hand."

Don Frye is considered a legend in the sport of mixed martial arts. Over the past decade Frye has proven that his skills expand well above and beyond his elite status as a decorated mixed martial arts fighter. We will continue to see him on the big screen as well as in the cage.

Labels: Don Frye, Public Enemies

posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:19 AM 

Friday, May 1, 2009

Don Frye Heads Shark Fight 4 on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas

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PRESS RELEASE:

Texas based Shark Fight Promotions has partnered with Sports Action Network (SAN), a multimedia website that specializes in the coverage of combat sports, to stream "Shark Fight 4" live on May 2. A portion of the proceeds from each pay-per-view (PPV) purchase will go directly to the Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization that funds medical care, research and education to improve the lives of sick and injured children. MMA fans can purchase this action packed event for only $9.95. "Shark Fight 4" will stream live on both www.Sportsactionnetwork.tv and www.Sharkfights.com.

"When executives from Shark Fight Promotions approached us about streaming Shark Fight 4, live as a PPV webcast on Sportsactionnetwork.tv, we accepted without hesitation. Shark Fight Promotions has a great reputation in the industry. They put on quality shows with well matched fights that MMA fans want to see. I am also honored to be associated with a fight promotion company that consistently gives back to the community. A family with a sick child will benefit from every Shark Fight 4 PPV purchase," states George Boley Jr., Programming Director for Sports Action Network.

"Shark Fight 4" Official Fight Card:

-Don Frye vs. Rich Moss
-Rex Richards vs. Darill Schoonover
-Shannon Ritch vs. TJ Wallburger
-Jesse Taylor vs. Eric Davilla
-Wayne Cole vs. Marcus Sursa
-Phil Cardella vs. Johnny Flores
-Louis Luna vs Douglas Frey
-Brandi Hainey vs. Jessica Miramontes
-Aaron Garcia vs. Josh Shephard

"Shark Fight 4", a premier MMA super fight event sponsored by Miller Light, will take place Saturday, May 2 in Lubbock Texas, at the Citibank Coliseum. The action packed fight card will feature two Texas Championship Title fights, in addition to the feature fight of the night where MMA legend Don "The Predator" Frye will take on Judo Champion Rich Moss. In addition to an action packed night of fights, several MMA superstars will be celebrity guests at the event.

A representative from the Children's Miracle Network will also be in attendance, along with a local family receiving care and treatment with the help of the organization. The family's young child is currently receiving cancer treatment at UMC Children's Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, just one of more than 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals worldwide. To learn more about the Children's Miracle Network or to make a donation please visit www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org. For additional event information or to purchase the "Shark Fight 4" PPV web cast, please visit www.sharkfights.com.

Labels: Children's Miracle Network, Don Frye, Shark Fight, Sports Action Network

posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 3:06 PM 

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