02.16.2026 30 years later… Feb 16, 1996 — Don Frye made his UFC debut in the UFC 8 eight-man tournament, “David vs. Goliath,” in Bayamón, Puerto Rico at 30 years old. In his first fight of the night, Frye faced 410 lb Thomas Ramirez and finished him in just 8 seconds — still one of the fastest stoppages in UFC history. That performance set the tone for the rest of the evening as Frye fought three times in one night and went on to win the entire tournament, earning his first UFC world championshi

Here are highlights from UFC 8. UFC 8, held on February 16, 1996, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, was a significant event in early UFC history, featuring the David vs. Goliath tournament format. This event was notable for showcasing the debut of Don “The Predator” Frye, who made an immediate impact on the sport. #ufchistory #mma #mmahistory #donfrye #combatsports #fightersonly #topfans #followers #commenters #everyone | Dan Severn