This is pure primal art, 2 men, not relying on techniques, not relying on defense. The most primal, most manly, most aggressive fight ever created. 2 men, No defense, no dodging, no blocking, just 2 men hitting each other until the other goes down. It’s horrible but it is also beautiful.

@BenAbrigil

11 ай бұрын

the easy way or the hard way

@gregorsamsa1364

10 ай бұрын

It's ruhtardid af

@GodGod-te3ge

10 ай бұрын

Lol brute force maui tai

@stalkerr005

9 ай бұрын

It's like two cavemen fighting

@leviwallace9647

8 ай бұрын

Or 2 gorillas

I just learned Yoshihiro Takayama suffered a spinal cord injury awhile back and is paralyzed from the neck down. Don Frye's message to him was incredible: “Takayama-san, God gave me the greatest opponent anybody could ever ask for, you. You made the greatest fight the world has ever seen. You are the reason that our fight beat the World Cup of soccer head to head on TV. You are the image of Bushido and strength and triumph. You are the first person everyone asks about when they meet me. You are the warrior we all look to be."

@bootlegapples

2 жыл бұрын

That wasn't just consolation either.Sorry to hear of his paralyisis - may that warrior spirit sustain him.Props to Frye for his empathy and respect.

@walterwhite3538

2 жыл бұрын

Damn thats sad. Both fighters have amazing hearts and Takayama never backed down once

@BenBlackEquinoxEngelhard

2 жыл бұрын

Jeezus that's horrible. If there is any such man who's heart could carry him through such tragedy it's him. I wish him all the best and hope by any miracle he can overcome it.

@Mister_Peepo

2 жыл бұрын

What an absolute fucking legend

@30-06

2 жыл бұрын

知らなかった。書き込んでくれてありがとう。

Takayama was given only two weeks to prepare. This was because Don Frye's opponent was suddenly unable to compete. Takayama said, "If I walk away from this match, I will lose myself."

@ObservationofLimits

2 ай бұрын

Death called in sick that night. Decided it was too dangerous.

@thetribalist6923

2 ай бұрын

@@ObservationofLimitsyou got that right brother. Grim reaper decided he didn’t want none.

@user-vo9kh2dg3b

Ай бұрын

❤

@AlsfenCauich

Ай бұрын

Death decide that they have to live with the glory both of them earned in that fight, for a long life

@user-qz9hc7rg7b

2 күн бұрын

Not that anyone can prepare for the shit that went down in that fight.

Honor, humility, good sportsmanship, and a hell of a show. Thank you Don, and thank you Takayama-san.

@guotyr2502

4 ай бұрын

You call only one sir , k

@NecoJesus

4 ай бұрын

@@guotyr2502 Mister, not sir. And that's because I felt it would be awkward to call him Mr Don. I'm pretty sure it's disrespectful to speak with familiarity to or about someone you don't know in Japan.

@guotyr2502

4 ай бұрын

so being born in a certain culture makes you more worthy of being respected ? that's just dumb , also using the japanese term is cringe at best , you talked about awkward you talking like a huge weeb is

@NecoJesus

4 ай бұрын

@@guotyr2502Not being from another culture, continuing to fight a battle he was clearly going to lose. For the fans. I respect Don wholeheartedly, but he wasn't the one who looked like he got mauled by Don Frye afterwards.

@samuel-nq6he

4 ай бұрын

​@@guotyr2502😂😂

When you listen to Don talk about the fight and the respect he has for Yoshihiro, its incredible. Don even tells people learn his name.

Don Frye was once asked why he doesn't block punches... He replied "That's what the mustache is for"

@abdullahalmustafa1088

4 жыл бұрын

🤣😭

@mariahardy1201

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@user-vi6wf4gh9x

4 жыл бұрын

Based.

@jeffreycherep8264

4 жыл бұрын

Well done sir,well done.

@leonbrooks2107

4 жыл бұрын

That moustache has a higher testosterone level than most men do.

I watched this fight in 2002, and it was in my opinion one of the most memorable of all time. Pure war from pure warriors. Massive respect to both.

@marcinluberadzki6422

5 ай бұрын

Don Frye z tej walki mógłby być mega trudnym rywalem dla fedora gdy wtedy ten był w swoim prime

@yankees29

3 ай бұрын

Same here i saw it on the PPV.

@olliefoxx7165

3 ай бұрын

I saw it as well. It was incredible. Pride was the best back in the day.

Anyone else teared up a bit after the match? This was so epic. Just wow

@johnnyo5808

7 ай бұрын

Just tow MEN battling. This fight was beautiful. Awesome fight.

@haroldgirdlestone6252

6 ай бұрын

Yes, i did

@jeremiahsymonette4781

5 ай бұрын

Umm, nah bro... I didn't

@herbieholcroft

4 ай бұрын

I jerked off to it several times.

@theinversion4269

4 ай бұрын

almost

The absolute definition of the phrase 'War of attrition' right here. Massive respect to both fighters.

@zachary_smith1

11 ай бұрын

Yea this wasn’t even mma. This was a slug fest. A chin testing fight. Brutal. So brutal. These guys are made out of fucking stone.

@eifelitorn

11 ай бұрын

1:35 even one of the best MMA fighers of all time is looking with his mouth open behind, you know its on :D

@Michael-cm5kb

10 ай бұрын

They are Warriors. You have to sacrifice something to get inside. And Frye's inside was just as hard as his outside. Respect

@bluedan1873

10 ай бұрын

@@Michael-cm5kb 100% mate

@NazriB

10 ай бұрын

Lies again? Civil War Hei Sushi

Offence: 10/10 Defence: 1/10 Durability: 10/10 Significant strikes: Yes

@holycrap8367

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@hahatran965

3 жыл бұрын

@@holycrap8367 ៊

@farmageddon2978

3 жыл бұрын

ur gay

@bigd2745

2 жыл бұрын

Literally laughed till it hurt at this comment

@RTX_Remix

2 жыл бұрын

We can't even just leave a normal opinion.. everything has to be a meme.. society is dead

The fact that a JAPANESE CROWD got that audibly hype let’s you know how amazing that moment is.

@JoeLouis32

12 күн бұрын

imagne the crowd in america

RIP Dad. Don Frye's biggest fan. He cosplayed as Don every day of his life. ❤❤❤

@maxxpayneez

Ай бұрын

RIP and sorry for your loss brother

@johnnytopgun6414

Ай бұрын

Mega moustache for your Old Man I'm sure ❤

@daveystrahm2052

10 күн бұрын

RIP and hope you get to see him in these clips

Easily one of the best fights ever seen, no skill, no defense, no giving a shit about points just a full on slug-fest truly a fight and performance for the ages

@tysontomko

2 жыл бұрын

the honed tried and true skill of pounding your opponent

@gorkskoal9315

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! pride is about how id' imagine things go if you had Mortal koooombaaaat!!! and StreatFighter under one roof, in RL somehow. Sorry but now people are to focused on points they, bluntly, chicken out to do much of anything. Almost all UFC fighters now just hump someone on the fence for 30 minutes and hope the ref and judges went to sleep so they can go home.

@gunsharck

2 жыл бұрын

No skill but best fight ever?

@Nephilim27

2 жыл бұрын

@@gorkskoal9315 😂😂😂

@outerspaceman7534

2 жыл бұрын

@@gunsharck First knockout punch wins lmao. 100 percent offense here

"Offence is the best defence. " Both guys followed it by heart.

@iamfromasean705

2 жыл бұрын

This needs more likes

@josebaez5967

2 жыл бұрын

Nope

@josebaez5967

2 жыл бұрын

This is a bar brawl no skills

@Dan_om3

2 жыл бұрын

@@josebaez5967 No martial arts, which is different. Just raw strength.

@josebaez5967

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dan_om3 Yeah Like I said no skills

This remains the Manliest Fight in recorded human history. These two are absolute *beasts* and just watching this fight will increase a man’s testosterone by at least ten points and will help you grow a majestic mustache. If my wife told me that she fantasizes about Don Frye and/or Takayama I wouldn’t even be mad. Takayama has the heart of a lion, and I pray for his continued recovery. I hope that he gets to live for many happy years; if anyone can come back from that sort of injury it is Takayama!

@brofreeze4359

3 ай бұрын

wtf lol

@rondyreeves4772

3 ай бұрын

@@brofreeze4359 it’s all good - I don’t have a wife. One heckuva fight though!

@user-mp9hk6to8o

3 ай бұрын

It would be an honor if you wife slept with Don or Takayama ( and i'm sure she would enjoy it ), thank you for your sacrifice

@newtonianromance

3 ай бұрын

Its okay my friend, because a woman always has 3 loves in life, Don Fry, Don Fry's moustache and her partner :)

@intercoursehandguns851

2 ай бұрын

​@@rondyreeves4772If my future wife ever tells me she's fantasizing about these two I'll just lean in and whisper "me too". And I'm not even gay!

本来高山は出場はなく、急遽代役で出た試合だった。この日は全体的に盛り上がらず、メインマッチまでハズレかと皆んなが思っていた。 きっと高山自身がそれを1番感じていたと思う。だからこそ燃えたんだろう。 真っ向から受けてくれたドンフライも素晴らしい。 技術をハートが上回った最高の試合だった。

@ObservationofLimits

2 ай бұрын

Would have been amazing to have a proper scheduled rematch where Takayana-san could prepare

No fight will ever be this legendary, not in a million years.

@hinglemccringleberry9138

2 жыл бұрын

Forrest Griffin and Stefan Bonner is definitely a close second though. But I definitely agree with you

@EraDaGod

2 жыл бұрын

@@hinglemccringleberry9138 I think the impact that fight had made it the greatest. Forest and Stefan really sent the ufc rocketing

@gorkskoal9315

2 жыл бұрын

@@hinglemccringleberry9138 Hmm 🤔 Kimo Leoplda vs Gracie. Frankly a lot of early UFC as in UFC 1-10.Butterbean vs Cabbage (MMA). The unsanatized erra of was (braudly speaking) was legend. Their is no way in hell a guy like Tank Abbot who is proud to be drunk most of the time would be let into the big 3 these days. UFC now would take a hard pass just on his unwillingness be sober and add in (alagedly) having "low testosterone" TRT to help (alagedly), would be the other reason. in the sanatized erra Chael Sonnen would be very unlikely being a CEO of EPO. He could cut a promo, but once he wasn't aloud on juice his performance went to shit. Same a lot of the legends of this erra (looking at you Viktor Greacy) Gracie and Shamrock (the popular one) was legendary as well. It's now why you aren't aloud to lay and pray. even though everyone does lol.

@gorkskoal9315

2 жыл бұрын

@@EraDaGod nah man go back even further to the likes of UFC 1: A man with record of 666 to nothing. a samoan vs a duch kick boxer and shamrock(the popular one) having a hissy fit. 😂 Now you're talking impact and popularity! Dan Sevren, tank abbot, and Don Frye, all on the same card? no way in hell is that kind of thing happening these days unfortunately. You can thank them all for all the good, bad, and oddly specific rules we have now.

@gorkskoal9315

2 жыл бұрын

@@hinglemccringleberry9138 lol how about Mario "you have life insurance right?" Yamasaki vs MMA and what did he say to get his stoned as fired "I wanted to allow her show her -breasts to me- er uh show her heart, so I allowed her to "be a warrior" ..." he lost round 10 vs Donna white me thinks.

Frye's ridiculously good, but you do have to wonder if at some point he was thinking, "What the hell do I have to hit this guy with? A brick?" Takayama took more punishment in one round than many people take in their entire careers!

@onerandombruh

7 ай бұрын

You can see Don clearly frustrated by the way Takayama still get up and fights.

@dannyhipolito817

6 ай бұрын

Takayama was one tough SOB in both pro wrestling and MMA

@NinjapowerMS

5 ай бұрын

And Don frye wasn't the same after this. These two risked it all.

@RC-nv6rc

3 ай бұрын

Both took as much punishment as each other, both have the true heart of warrior

@mattmarzula

3 ай бұрын

​@@RC-nv6rcclearly Don Frye didn't take as much punishment as Yoshihiro Takayama did.

i am not joking, i tore up. this is one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen. the determination in takayama, don frye's respect in the end. it was a pure representation of two warriors. it was so full of violence but there was no hate in that ring that night. truly one of the best things i have seen in my life. i might just be overreacting though

@herbieholcroft

4 ай бұрын

You need to lay off the Prime drinks

@thelocust619

4 ай бұрын

​@herbieholcroft wtf is prime, geek This dudes spittin real shit. Go suck off your keyboard

@OmSingh3D

4 ай бұрын

Nah bro I am with you!

@Ares_gaming_117

2 ай бұрын

Nah youre right that was a thing of beauty. Both of these guys showed a lot of heart and determination

@ObservationofLimits

2 ай бұрын

This was men being men. The manliest of men.

OMG I'm watching this first time ever in 2024. This is the most hardcore manliest thing I've ever seen.

@Hughleik

9 күн бұрын

Better now than never!

I like how it starts out. They walk up slowly with their guard up like they're going to have a clean, well-coordinated mma fight, and then they just grab each other and start smashing each other's faces like angry hockey players

@bluesuitreviews658

2 жыл бұрын

Like freaking wrestling.

@ericholman7055

2 жыл бұрын

@@bluesuitreviews658 nothing like a wrestling match that I've ever seen. You dont walk away from a wrestling match not being able to see. Hockey is the right description.

@adamreno3653

2 жыл бұрын

Ever fight I've seen of Frye's. He starts the same. Walks up and starts swinging. Comes straight at em 💪

@lobo-uh2tb

2 жыл бұрын

Like rock em sock em robots hahahahahah

@flylowkey3407

2 жыл бұрын

You could see by the look in their eyes before the fight they both agreed to do exactly that

Two of the hardest men in combat sports history.

@fivedollars7186

Жыл бұрын

高山同志万歳!

@user-db7hv3bf4x

Жыл бұрын

Fedor is best!

@pauliedibbs9028

Жыл бұрын

The fact Bas Rutten is doing commentary just further ensures the eternal legacy of this fight...

@sergeygurevich5578

Жыл бұрын

​@@user-db7hv3bf4x Fedor loh

@MrLince-hr4of

Жыл бұрын

hard but not smart 🤣🤣🤣

Not the most technical fight, but definitely one of the most entertaining fights in all of MMA history.

The mutual respect they give each other after the best MMA fight in history is just amazing. They share a sportsmanship like no other I've ever seen. Much respect to the both of them.

Takayama fought asthma as a child, and he became a pro wrestler. Takayama fought brain hemorrhage, and he came back to the ring. Takayama fought Don Frye, and he came back to the ring. Now Takayama is fighting a serious spinal cord injury. But he will come back.

@deputybluevein93

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately he won't. But nevertheless he has proven himself as a Bushido over and over again. God bless him

@alcostello6114

2 жыл бұрын

@@deputybluevein93 actually he could. They developed this new technology called “dancing molecules”, I’d give it a search

@DaniSlot

2 жыл бұрын

@@alcostello6114 Spreading the right vibes, fck that Gliese dude..

@deputybluevein93

2 жыл бұрын

@@alcostello6114 how much do you two clowns want to bet on that?

@yudd4396

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, takayama is warrior with bushido in his heart and mind. God bless him

When defense is completely thrown out of the picture

@crazyclown2650

4 жыл бұрын

This was a hockey fight lol

@viopsadmin

4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? Takayama blocked every one of those punches with his face! :p

@dmc3489

4 жыл бұрын

And juice was still in the picture

@haicoai6269

4 жыл бұрын

PYeskzread.info/dash/bejne/rHp-lKOHj6bAeJs.html

@RambleOn07

4 жыл бұрын

Don had his mustache for defense and Takayama had his inner mustache for his

Fathers have a duty to show their sons this fight.

Humanity peaked this very moment. Its all been downhill ever since

@mgmjferg89

2 ай бұрын

Probably true. I like to say late 90s was peak Kumbaya, soon after Y2K it was all over.

A: Punch B: Punch X: Punch Y: Punch LB: Punch RB: Punch LT: Punch RT: Punch Start: Punch Back: Punch

@paolocaviglia14

3 жыл бұрын

Open CD: punch

@ricfer6760

3 жыл бұрын

L3 Punch, R3 Punch, on/off Punch

@leonciomartinez9635

3 жыл бұрын

artoreus go

@leonciomartinez9635

3 жыл бұрын

artoreus la policia tiene k tener mas esperiemsa

@mujdatozc

3 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄😄

Takayama was a beast. Imagine if he had started sooner. You can see he can barely deliver knees or punches due to inexperience and he was still facing everyone. Legendary.

@doomi_nukem

Жыл бұрын

I also imagine being that big causes more stress on the body so he probably gets worn out a lot easier

@paparoach007

9 ай бұрын

@@doomi_nukem Same can be said with having a lot of muscle mass, the bigger and wider you are whether that be from pure muscle or just from weight/fat it will drain your energy tank quickly. I felt bad for Takayama at the end, you can see the welt, the bruising and the blood on his face but he was a warrior for sure.

@jamescard299

8 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. He would have been unstoppable if he'd begun with boxing instead of other martial arts. Plus, his height put him at a severe disadvantage when standing toe to toe and throwing like that. His long arms simply needed more room to deliver their full power. Keeping him close and trading like that was a good strategy, as he could only punch at 50-75% efficiency.

@FactsandReelsForall

7 ай бұрын

​@@jamescard299with that soccer mom technique, he won't last one round in boxing.

@nikolac290v7

6 ай бұрын

Amazing

Don during this time period is still one of the most crazy physiques I’ve ever seen That man looked like a real life action figure/video game character

Crazy how he uses the stach as a shield! Legend!

@nofilteralltruth

5 ай бұрын

Right it's like them punches this shared off that mustache. Mustaches made iron

Not sure I've seen a guy take more shots to the face and remain standing than Takayama did in this fight. Broken cheekbone, orbital bone and nose and still throwing and taking shots. One tough dude.

@pauliedibbs9028

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that... The guy took like 45 blows to the face from Don Frye... Meanwhile, any of us could just barely take one lol

@FilmaticProductions

Жыл бұрын

Don Frye absorbed that massive knee to the head, too. Most people would be in the hospital after that.

@vladraduandrei5227

Жыл бұрын

@@pauliedibbs9028 you wouldn t be able to take one shot, get over youreself.

@pauliedibbs9028

Жыл бұрын

@@vladraduandrei5227 I'll admit, not many can take as many shots on the chin as you, Radu..

@hrodriguez561

Жыл бұрын

Dude he absorbed so many shots it's insane

EVERYONE : pays to watch the fight ME : waits18 years to watch it free

@manshy1638

3 жыл бұрын

worth

@lucassantosmiranda99

3 жыл бұрын

Stonks

@cj6884

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good way to explain it casual

@Andy-Andeee

3 жыл бұрын

pshhh most of these guys had to wait to be Born to watch this fight

@Nobody-xe9fc

3 жыл бұрын

Pfffff, amateur I only had to wait 10

and they were both at each others hospitals beds when they were extremely ill. The bond these fighters share should be experienced by every male human on the planet. May the creators award them when its time.

Frye rubbing and patting his opponent’s chest when ref called it and the deep bow before Takayama raising Frye’s hand and pointing at him as victor were such moving gestures of respect and sportsmanship. Just fantastic.

Otherwise known as "The Manliest Fight in Combat Sports History"

@ivanc9231

4 жыл бұрын

Yeeees

@plisskennn

4 жыл бұрын

01:24 Wanderlei Silva's face in the background like WTF is this!?!?!?

@sukantabhattacharya4958

4 жыл бұрын

Well spotted. You have a great eye bro..

@someguy7842

4 жыл бұрын

or the dumbest fight in combat sports history....

@AJScraps

4 жыл бұрын

@@plisskennn lmaaao

On top of all that, the man hug, handshake, and mutual bow at the end shows that these two men epitomize the character of the sport. Many young warriors should look up to these two most wonderful examples of fortitude and character

@jdunlap8339

Жыл бұрын

The warrior code. Deep respect between worthy opponents

@RascalV666

11 ай бұрын

Don created Frankenstein haha

@ToxicBastard

10 ай бұрын

Strength, power, skill, respect. These guys are the whole package.

@colbykitto4597

8 ай бұрын

Frye bowed lower showing the utmost respect

@DrJoonPark

8 ай бұрын

Might as well have a 🌈 flag in there

THE ULTIMATE HIGHLIGHT REEL OF ALL TIME!! And the respect and admiration these two have for each other forever is a tribute.

I like how Don tapped on Takayama's chest after referee stopped the fight as if he said : good boy, good fight

Often regarded as MMAs "manliest fight". Surely was.

@thepunisher6674

4 жыл бұрын

EE GW An Ozzyman reviews guy huh?

@isaacangelo435

4 жыл бұрын

except for that haircut...

@lemankurtz8950

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I heard this one was in the Guiness Book of Fuckin Retards edition. Nah, it was entertaining..

@xXqc_Zod47

4 жыл бұрын

@Mhd max you have no clues

@MrTom423

4 жыл бұрын

nope, that was great!

Don himself said this was the manliest fight he's ever had in his career hats off to both of them for this show of courage

@boobtoob2507

2 жыл бұрын

I think this was the manliest fight of all time

@Chadius_Thundercock

Жыл бұрын

@@boobtoob2507 nah yan vs sterling 1 is the manliest fight in human history

@boobtoob2507

Жыл бұрын

@@Chadius_Thundercock facts

@Chadius_Thundercock

Жыл бұрын

@@LarsTragel-zh7ei nah pride was THE fighting organization before the UFC took over the sport. It was based in Japan and was the UFCs rival for a couple years before pride was bought. Pride was kind of shady though and were apparently run by the yakuza, which was one of the reasons for its downfall

@Chadius_Thundercock

Жыл бұрын

Oh no I realized this guy was probably being sarcastic, I’m gonna get wooshed

“He likes to collect old American cars. He’s only got one” 😆😆😆 best fight commentary to the best fight

That stare down was unreal. Then explosive rage unbridled

This fight inspired him to write a song "Don't stop me now" after the win

@1911Zoey

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@DGR_Dave

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment lol

@SoggyButtowski

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@Max-nk7ci

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@opaldeadventureersubscribe7825

4 жыл бұрын

And Apparently it works really good when you compare their faces lol

- FIGHT SCORECARD - Punches landed: ALL OF EM

@hawk1093

4 жыл бұрын

lmfao

@TwinnNightmare

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@MadCatMaddie

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!

@chiquirun1606

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@haicoai6269

4 жыл бұрын

TYeskzread.info/dash/bejne/rHp-lKOHj6bAeJs.html

I like how he showed caring to the guy at the end.

I teared up when he bowed. Such a great fight and show of sportsmanship.

Freddy mercury vs the japanese HE-MAN. Fight of the century

@jonesg_play6545

3 жыл бұрын

Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

@ahmetbozzy

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonesg_play6545 hahaha

@drewnamic

3 жыл бұрын

Wahahahahahaha!

@hoche27

3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

@HAVAGTAM

3 жыл бұрын

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

The greatest fight I’ve ever seen. Biggest respect to DonFrye and Takayama.

@dirtyshinobii

11 ай бұрын

You clearly haven't seen many fights. They're just throwing the same sissy punches at eachother for 10 minutes, no movement, no force summation no nothing..

@mrusername3438

11 ай бұрын

​@@dirtyshinobii Throwing sissy punches even though he made Takayamas face look like a swollen Hemmeroid. Ok lol.

@Cumman23678

10 ай бұрын

​@@dirtyshinobiiyou obviously do not know what sissy means

@dirtyshinobii

10 ай бұрын

@@Cumman23678 "soft, timid, or oversensitive, or overly interested in things traditionally associated with women." Those punches were sissy. I've seen better punches thrown in middle school

@Cumman23678

10 ай бұрын

@@dirtyshinobii you haven't lol

I will be 60 one day still getting goosebumps from this video, imagine being there!

I appreciate that the moment that Don was pulled off of Takayama, he immediately patted his chest to make sure he was ok. Having met Don a decade ago, and asking him about this fight, he had nothing but the nicest words to say about him. Warriors and gentlemen both. Praying for Mr. Takayama.

@PizzaCat42069

2 жыл бұрын

I love watching professional fights, each fighter brings their own “energy” and each fight is unique. But my absolute favorite part of any fight is when they show good sportsmanship and concern for one another.

@genox3636

Жыл бұрын

Is there any consideration that this fight is at all staged?

@chairmanofthebored6860

Жыл бұрын

@@genox3636 absolutely not. That would be an insult to both of these warriors.

@genox3636

Жыл бұрын

@@chairmanofthebored6860 ah

@rickjensen2833

Жыл бұрын

@@genox3636 yes, and that's fake blood. Come on man.

The stare down told u what was gonna happen.

この試合はリアルタイムで観てたけど鳥肌立ったよ。畑違いなのに高山さん良く頑張ったよ！今は病室のベットの上で戦ってる高山さん、頑張ってね！

Gotta hand it to Takayama: what he lacked in fighting skill he absolutely made up for in spirit and sheer warrior attitude. Takayama was clearly outmatched against Frye yet continued on with the true, courageous heart of a lion. I have never before felt such sympathy for a fighter as I did towards Takayama. Ref made a good call stopping this massacre. Profound respect for both of these gentlemen, especially Takayama.

6:30 Do you want to continue? Yoshihiro Takayama: Yes. - what an absolute warrior legend! Huge respect to both fighters

@andrewwaldock

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible fortitude and heart. Like Don Frye said of him: "The image of Bushido and Strength and Triumph."

@spectrespartan8140

2 жыл бұрын

Im your 1000th like on this

@lukef1586

2 жыл бұрын

@@spectrespartan8140 there 548 likes 😄

@ma8_

Жыл бұрын

@@lukef1586 now there are 1k

@lukef1586

Жыл бұрын

@@ma8_ 🙏🏼 thanks

You can watch this fight everyday and never get tired of it.

@tonyjimenez6801

3 жыл бұрын

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@adriandelarosa2537

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@jpmp2022

3 жыл бұрын

😌😌😌😂😂fuc!!! Fuc!!!!

@hungdang432

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyjimenez6801 f2

@GeraLokz831

3 жыл бұрын

Whenever i feel down i watch this and feel pumped

That staredown to this day gives me goosebumps. 2 real warriors eye to eye with "not one step back" written on their faces.

@reginaldsmith6949

3 ай бұрын

That staredown looked like two characters from The Simpsons.

Get chills every time I see the staredown at the start. One of the most exciting fights ever

I have no idea how Takayama remained conscious. He gave as much as he got, but his skull was in pieces - shattered. I don't know if it was a difference in bone density, or maybe Don's punches were just faster or from better trajectories, but the damage to Takayama's skull would have killed any other man. What a battle. It's so terrible that either of these men ever had to fight again - they should have both been able to permanently retire after a fight like this. Ambo gladiatores sunt.

@faxenmacher4633

Жыл бұрын

I think the biggest difference in the result was compound damage: Takayama hit different parts of the body whereas Don almost entirely focused his strikes one side of his opponent's jaw. I can't imagine how painful it would feel to keep fighting under those circumstances. Takayama has an unbreakable spirit.

@TheDancerMacabre

Жыл бұрын

Takayama was a (catch) wrestler while Don was an MMA fighter. Takayama had little to no combat sport experience and was essentially a card filler for a freakshow fight. But since the first three matches on the card sucked the energy out of the audience; Takayama went up to Don with a gentleman's agreement. Let's wake up this crowd and go for broke. Don thought Takayama was crazy, but this was going to be Frye's last fight with Pride FC, and said "fuck it, i'm in" (Pride renewed Don's contract after this fight with a massive bonus) So not only did Takayama survive it, he asked for it to entertain the crowd.

@phealy02

Жыл бұрын

"his skull was in pieces - shattered"- what are you mumbling about you clueless moron!? He had facial bruises and swelling, nothing more. I can't believe I have to actually say: 'his skull was intact'. Stick to the kitchen. 😮

@FunnyMonkeyVideo

Жыл бұрын

Well, maybe Takayama has a secret superpower we don't know about - like an indestructible skull made of vibranium or adamantium. Or maybe he just has a really thick head, both literally and figuratively. I mean, the guy took so many hits to the dome, he could probably audition for a role in a zombie movie without any makeup. But seriously, watching two warriors like Takayama and Don Frye battle it out is like watching a medieval joust - except with more blood and less horses

@RascalV666

11 ай бұрын

I don't know how Don survived the knee blow from Takayama right after they fell to the ground, it was a knockout shot that actually made a hole in Don's frontal skull :)

Doctors hate him. This man can change your identity in under 10 seconds.

@viperRX

3 жыл бұрын

The fucking tv guy voice is in my head lmao

@mujdatozc

3 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄😄

@selleth17

3 жыл бұрын

@@viperRX you can bet 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Both men are legends.

What a absolute brawl taking that many hits head on and still going after each other. What men!

Don Frye's mustache gave him an extra boost in physical defense and attack

@vossburton3437

3 жыл бұрын

YOU AGAIN?!!!!

@natsuwithamustache7346

3 жыл бұрын

Also, he keeps pressing X for a combo.

@michaelbest4857

3 жыл бұрын

Jealous Mr. Mustachless? Lol

@lockecole6220

3 жыл бұрын

Why i keep seeing u

@ridaelataoui395

3 жыл бұрын

You AGAIN?

Another thing that makes this even more amazing is just how loud the crowd was. Japanese audiences are usually quiet during a performance or match, even in MMA, since its considered rude to the people on stage. But even they couldn't help but go wild after seeing this.

@ashenwuss1651

4 жыл бұрын

The Japanese show so much love for anything they attend. Sumo, concerts, etc. They are badass fans

@cerebralpathways6123

4 жыл бұрын

@slevinlindsay yeah that's how I am, people will be trying to talk to me while I'm watching and I'm just thinking "can you shut up for a minute because it looks like this guy is trying to set up a fucking twister"

This is truly a legendary moment in the history of martial arts.

Frye turned the dude's face into the inside of a pomegranate

Looked like my man Takayama was allergic to punches.

@obeselukas4990

4 жыл бұрын

you killed me dude :-D

@deanskelton9522

4 жыл бұрын

I think anyone would be allergic with Don Frye whaling on them like a speedbag.

@raindrainxi

4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, he took antihistamines after the fight.

@haicoai6269

4 жыл бұрын

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@geovannyleonardo9658

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

Don Frye is the most American American I've ever seen

@Ruukas9

4 жыл бұрын

...and he looks like Fredy Mercury xD

@Legalize23It

4 жыл бұрын

It’s that pornstache and trunks.

@juanaldasoro8670

4 жыл бұрын

He looks mexican lmfao

@Sp1keSama

4 жыл бұрын

you beat me to it lol

@juanaldasoro8670

4 жыл бұрын

@ArchAingeal great, racism. He has a huge mustache and wears a hat.

When you press all of the buttons on your controller:

A MELHOR LUTA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS GRACIAS,OBRIGADO THANK YOU!

One of the greatest fights of all time, from the explosiveness of the first minute, to the sportsmanship of the last, it represents what a good fight is and what a good fight should be.

@hinglemccringleberry9138

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, but Forrest Griffin and Stefan Bonner will always be the close second

@marvinjohn685

2 жыл бұрын

7:30 how

@marvinjohn685

2 жыл бұрын

7:99 wew

What a pair of warriors. Mad respect for both of them. No BS just straight to it..

@CopiousDoinksLLC

Жыл бұрын

And you can tell the crowd appreciated it, too. It's amazing because Japanese crowds are usually very respectful and quiet, but when they saw the unmitigated war going on between Frye and Takayama, they couldn't help but lose their cool. None of us can help it when we see this fight. This was perhaps the last recorded instance of two actual warriors giving everything they had to win.

@fronz1q

Жыл бұрын

Согласен, сухпай

原始的で根源的な暴力ではあるけれど、自分自身が持つ誇りや勇気、相手に対して払う敬意が、この試合を伝説的な戦いへと昇華していると思う。 高い技術の応酬がある試合も魅力的ではあるけれど、無条件に心を震わせるのは、こういう戦いなのだなと改めて感じた。

格闘技史上最高の戦い 未だにこれ以上を観たことが無い

18 years and counting, still talking about this and we still should

This is like playing tennis using each other’s faces as balls

@xXqc_Zod47

4 жыл бұрын

well, said.

@grzib

4 жыл бұрын

Diego Mendi haha

@haicoai6269

4 жыл бұрын

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@jc-kj8yc

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but one of these small table tennis bats, where the ball is attached with a rope

I loved the friendly pat on the chest when it was over, I thought Hagler v Hearns was one of the best, but this was even better😮

Takayama look like he's crying on Don Frye shoulder LMAO 😂😂 😂

This fight breaks my heart. So much loss for both men in the end. Truly the definition of fight.

@SplendidCoffee0

Жыл бұрын

It’s true. As entertaining as it is, they both walked out of the ring with life altering problems moving forward. That’s the price for an incredible fight. Much love to both of these incredible fighters.

@solomonstello

Жыл бұрын

What were the life altering injuries?

@pomodorino1766

Жыл бұрын

@@solomonstello I don't know about Don Frye, but Takayama is currently paralysed from the shoulder dow for a spinal injury he suffered later in his career.

@pomodorino1766

Жыл бұрын

@WINRetrogaming98 Thanks! Yes they are living legends!

@Libro_yasha

Жыл бұрын

@@pomodorino1766 Don Frye was unable to win afterwards due to aftereffects of this match.During surgery for the aftereffects,he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was in a coma for three weeks.That is why his family ran away from him so he spent his rehabilitation in a solitude.(I used translator app so maybe my English grammar is incorrect.sorry)

間違いなく、日本のマット史上においても伝説的な一戦だったけど、ここのコメントを見ても人種や国籍に関係なく、世界中の格闘技ファンの魂を揺さぶる一戦だったことが良くわかる。 高山選手は今は頸椎損傷で車椅子生活を余儀なくされているけど、自力歩行ができるくらいに回復しますように。

@Buckwheat0

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Americans and the west have never forgotten Takayama as well

@LSK2K

11 ай бұрын

Amen. God bless that man.

@curtiswilliams2319

10 ай бұрын

He gave us everything he had..he is a legend

@wuiwandra

10 ай бұрын

No se lo que dijjiste pero el ramen esta bien perron, las colegialas japonesas pura perita en dulce y las trocas Toyota una brutalidad!

@primusmoss-ln6jc

7 ай бұрын

That saddens me. That was one of the BEST fights I have ever seen. I hate to hear that happened to Yoshihiro! One helluva man. I hope he can recover as well. He was impressive!

Thats two real men right there. Absolute warriors. We need men like this in 2024

You never see this in mma ever again. The defense is impeccable. Look how they block punches with their face.

@waxdoe115

4 жыл бұрын

LMAOOOO i like this one better then the other ones

@captainobvious5177

4 жыл бұрын

Guess Rocky Balboa wasnt such a bad boxer after all

@Mo2700_

4 жыл бұрын

Blocking punches with your face ? You must be high son

@runeplate123

4 жыл бұрын

momo yase it’s a joke idiot

@geovannyleonardo9658

4 жыл бұрын

@@runeplate123 its okay every comment needs their idiots here and there lol.

That's what we've been waiting for! This video has more testosterone than all of the current fighters of UFC!!!

@Humanimal117

4 жыл бұрын

@Alex Amaya nah he'll get TKO'd just like his last couple of fights.

@tell-it7649

4 жыл бұрын

.more Steroids..

@jimsmith2844

4 жыл бұрын

@Alex Amaya Don Frye wrestled for years. He was a NCAA division I wrestler. And Don Frye can punch and take a punch. Tuivasa can't wrestle at all and he gets knocked out. Don Frye would own Tuivasa.

"back when men used to be men....and not pretty boys who dye their hair and paint their toenails. We fight all night long. After the fights done, you can either go to the hospital or you can go to the after-party. Or if you're really tough, both." -Don Frye

2 legends . Literally raw punches there is no doubt that this is the best fight of all time. I can't imagine what would have followed if Yoshihiro had a little more time to prepare for the fight

This man's moustache have more muscles than me.

@alfonsocruz6156

4 жыл бұрын

Keanu TM LoL 😂 no shit

@adventurered808

3 жыл бұрын

I

Edmond Tarverdyan:''HEAD MOVEMENT HEAD MOVEMENT''!

@tell-it7649

4 жыл бұрын

Edmond: head movement Fighters: that's Facking illegal

@aldifajarrachman2787

4 жыл бұрын

@@tell-it7649 typical mojahed viewer

Takayama is a beast. Really good pro wrestler as well.

20 something years later and still talked about

I love how Frye touches Takayama's chest at 8:14 like "You did it well mate, you did it well!"

@HTao123

3 жыл бұрын

PFFFT HAHAHAHA

@thomasknapp6434

3 жыл бұрын

It's funny, the two actually DID wind up with a tremendous amount of respect for each other. When Takayama received a potentially life-ending injury, Frye personally wrote to Takayama as his most honored opponent and damn near begged Takayama to live on.

@NN-qw8jf

2 жыл бұрын

that was a very nice gesture actually, specially if you consider that Taka wasnt that properly trained in mma yet he won the respect of a legend like Don.

@generalkayoss7347

2 жыл бұрын

Frye actually went and visited him in Japan a couple years ago. They both gained enough respect for each other that night to have a friendship.

@ZR1Terror

2 жыл бұрын

That turns you on doesn't it?

He may not have won But He secured his place in history By standing toe 2 toe with Don Fry. Best Fight. OF ALL UFC HISTORY

@Kantrooo

Жыл бұрын

It's pride

@FreshKings9187

Жыл бұрын

@@Kantrooo and grit.

@dannytadashi4235

Жыл бұрын

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@andre49ers

Жыл бұрын

That was pride fighting championship

@oaf2720

Жыл бұрын

@@FreshKings9187 no like it's pride fc 🤦🤣

22 years later and still one of the top fights ever. don fry and tank abbott are who got me into watching ufc when it was a blood sport pretty much and almost anything went. Now its mainly ground and pound and rolling around.

This is the pinnacle of fighting

What an inspiration. Mr. Takayama, even paralyzed from the neck down you were still smiling. One understands what it is to be a fighter. Thank you.

@eggchin22x78

Жыл бұрын

I just read from another comment his condition is improving and he is able to stand now

@JGD185

Жыл бұрын

@@eggchin22x78 Wow that is great news. Much respect to Takayama

@Naltddesha

Жыл бұрын

How did he get injured?

@antoniosamtos207

Жыл бұрын

@@Naltddeshaט

@Naltddesha

Жыл бұрын

@@antoniosamtos207 oooh ok

I tested positive for steroids after watching this

@foran43

4 жыл бұрын

@Jake Shattuck 😂

@haicoai6269

4 жыл бұрын

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@Shogo02

4 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha good one

これ見た時はすげー鳥肌が立った 2人とも紳士だし両選手のことがめっちゃ好きになった 高山さんが事故にあって入院先でドンフライ選手と再開した時はマジで泣いた😭 本当に素晴らしい感動をありがとうございました

@xycomm5604

5 ай бұрын

Takayama is the text book embodiment of bushido and never giving in. He is someone All men should aspire to be like.

Don Frye doesn't flush his toilet. He just looks at it and scares the crap out of it.

“Takayama likes to collect American cars. He only has one. A chevelle.” That’s not a collection 😂

@tairyhesticles3089

4 жыл бұрын

Kansas Geoff oh for sure. From now on whenever I have just 1 of something, it’s a collection.

@adamabbas1487

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@haicoai6269

4 жыл бұрын

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@dannymarrel3776

4 жыл бұрын

I've watched two of his fights and all I see him collecting is American ass whippins. 😆

“When you fight overseas you automatically become a representative of your country. I debuted in Pride two weeks after the 9/11 attacks. One of the proudest moments of my life was carrying Old Glory into that ring.” -Don Frye

@DOI_ARTS

2 жыл бұрын

Now Americans are turning their backs on their own flag. Sad

@lowkeyconvert8971

2 жыл бұрын

funny thing about foreign fighters in japan. they all become respectful but at the same token, they also take note of the respectful japanese fans and culture. culture and energy and spreads. when in rome, do as the romans do but if a country has the effect of making everyone more respectful and civil to another and you're not even from there, that's a beautiful thing!! there's footage of the diaz brothers in japan and one of the pride fc's (held in the US) and they are nothing like how they act in the US, lol!!! but they are pretty respectful guys at heart.

@jayhollows5729

2 жыл бұрын

@@DOI_ARTS I wonder why that is? Could it be fundamental issues in the system that have negatively impacted people's lives such as the surveillance authority state post 9/11. It couldn't also be the blind patriotism while the country falls behind in education, infrastructure, school shootings etc. You have corrupt authority figures like police enforcing the will of the corrupt elites and people speak out only to be silenced, making any sort of peaceful protest impossible becusse big daddy government doesn't care about anyone's rights to free speech. When people are thrown in prison for smoking a plant in America while pedophilic and sadistic elites go free beucsse the system tells them if they have enough money they can do what they want. People are rightfully frustrated. Only little jackboot lickers think there is nothing wrong

@DOI_ARTS

2 жыл бұрын

@@jayhollows5729 Too much freedom maybe I mean there still should be the line you dont have to cross, but in America now anyone has a say about anything.

@StrawHatTony420

2 жыл бұрын

Nice odst pfp💪🏼