Aaron Brink
Aaron Franklin Brink (November 12, 1974 – May 26, 2023), also known by his stage name Dick Delaware, was an American professional mixed martial artist and pornographic film actor who competed in the Light Heavyweight division. He competed for King of the Cage, RINGS, UFC and World Extreme Cagefighting. Out of 57 career bouts, only one went to decision.
| Aaron Brink | |
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 Brink in 2005 | |
| Born | Aaron Franklin Brink November 12, 1974 Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2023 (aged 48)[1] San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Dick Delaware The Frijolero |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 231 lb (105 kg; 16.5 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | San Diego, California |
| Team | The Compound The Arena Team Carnage |
| Years active | 1998–2019 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 58 |
| Wins | 29 |
| By knockout | 25 |
| By submission | 4 |
| Losses | 27 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 15 |
| By decision | 1 |
| No contests | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Spouse |
Laura Voepel
(m. 1999; div. 2001) |
| Children | Anderson Lee Aldrich |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Brink has appeared in episodes of Intervention and Divorce Court and portrayed Electro in Spider-Man XXX: A Porn Parody (2011).
He was the father of Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is convicted of perpetrating the Club Q shooting in November 2022.[3]
Early life
Aaron Brink was born on November 12, 1974, in Newport Beach, California.[4] Raised by his blue-collar father in Huntington Beach, he developed passions for wrestling and surfing.[5] Brink attended Huntington High before being expelled for fighting.[5] From 1989 to 1992, he was in and out of juvenile detention centers on eight occasions.[5]
Brink was arrested and sentenced to serve time for smuggling marijuana from Mexico into the United States.[5] While at the Federal Correctional Institution, Terminal Island Brink spent his days training to fight on a heavy bag.[5] He was released at age 24.[5]
Career
After being released from prison, Brink connected with an old friend who encouraged him to enter mixed martial arts.[5] He made his debut at the West Coast NHB Championships in December 1998, winning three fights via knockout.[6][5] By 2003, he had fought 24 times, compiling a record of 15-8 (1). He has competed for the Gladiator Challenge promotion where he was Interim Heavyweight Champion and the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Brink entered the adult film industry under the name "Dick Delaware" after being encouraged by a producer at a party.[5] He shot his first scene in 2002.[7]
Brink's adult film career was first revealed after he appeared in an episode of the television series Intervention discussing his addiction to methamphetamine. Brink later returned to the adult industry.[5][8]
Personal life
Brink married Laura Voepel, the daughter of California politician Randy Voepel, in 1999, and divorced her in 2001.[2] Brink struggled with a long-term addiction to methamphetamine.[8]
He is the father of Anderson Lee Aldrich, who was convicted of committing the Club Q shooting on November 19–20, 2022 and sentenced to life in prison.[9] Brink stated that he "praised [Aldrich] for violent behavior really early", affirming that it was "instant with immediate results".[8] Aldrich sought to dissociate with his father after moving to Colorado, changing his name to "protect himself" from Brink.[8]
In an interview after the shooting, Brink stated that he was a "conservative Republican" and a Mormon, he stated that when he learned the shooting was at an LGBTQ bar, he was initially horrified by the possibility that Aldrich might be gay, then relieved to discover that was not the case.[10] The reporter later mentioned that his reaction was not included in the original report, but when Brink learned about the victims, he profusely apologized to the community.[11]
On May 21, 2016, Brink and another man were arrested in Rocklin, California, for attempted burglary and possession of a firearm.[4] Brink was also charged for violation of parole and being under the influence of a controlled substance.[4]
Brink died on May 26, 2023. He was 48.[12]
Select appearances
| Title | Year | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cum Drippers 4 | 2003 | Adult film debut | [13] |
| Intervention | 2009 | Episode: "Aaron & Andrea" | |
| Spider-Man XXX: A Porn Parody | 2011 | Role: Electro | [14] |
| Divorce Court | Episode: "Aaron vs. Vanessa Brink" | [15] |
Mixed martial arts record
| 58 matches | 29 wins | 27 losses |
| By knockout | 25 | 11 |
| By submission | 4 | 15 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 29–27 (2) | Cody Sons | TKO (punches) | California Cage Wars 13 | June 9, 2019 | 1 | 1:35 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 28–27 (2) | William Johnson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Redemption | March 31, 2018 | 1 | 0:47 | Lincoln, California, United States | Non-title bout. |
| Win | 27–27 (2) | John Rizzo | Submission (Boston crab) | California Cage Wars 4 | March 4, 2018 | 1 | 1:37 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| NC | 26–27 (2) | Dave Huckaba | No Contest | Gladiator Challenge: Warpath | October 15, 2016 | 1 | N/A | Lincoln, California, United States | Won the Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 26–27 (1) | Sean Loeffler | KO (punch) | Gladiator Challenge: MMA Smackdown | April 2, 2016 | 1 | 0:04 | El Cajon, California, United States | |
| Loss | 26–26 (1) | Ashley Gooch | TKO (submission to punches) | Duel for Domination 8 | June 14, 2014 | 1 | 0:29 | Mesa, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 26–25 (1) | Dan Huber | Submission (verbal) | Rage In The Cage 170 | February 1, 2014 | 1 | 0:52 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 26–24 (1) | Adrian Perez | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Summer Heat | June 30, 2013 | 1 | 0:23 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 25–24 (1) | Joe Riggs | Submission (armbar) | Rage in the Cage 159 | May 11, 2012 | 2 | 1:18 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 25–23 (1) | Julian Hamilton | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rage in the Cage 158 | April 13, 2012 | 2 | 2:15 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 25–22 (1) | Jesse Varela | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TCF: Rumble at the Ranch 1 | April 23, 2011 | 1 | 2:04 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 24–22 (1) | Shawn Frye | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rage in the Cage 151 | April 16, 2011 | 1 | 2:01 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 24–21 (1) | Larry Robertson | TKO (submission to punches) | Rage in the Cage 150 | March 19, 2011 | 1 | 0:55 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 23–21 (1) | Brad Peterson | Submission (armbar) | Rage in the Cage 149 | February 19, 2011 | 1 | 2:50 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 23–20 (1) | Vitor Vianna | TKO (punches) | Millennium Events: MMA Xplosion | October 9, 2010 | 1 | 1:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 23–19 (1) | Dan Quinn | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Gladiator Challenge: Fahrenheit | August 20, 2010 | 2 | 0:22 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 22–19 (1) | Travis Browne | KO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest | February 21, 2010 | 1 | 0:35 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 22–18 (1) | Lloyd Marshbanks | TKO (corner stoppage) | MMA Xtreme 9 | March 3, 2007 | 2 | N/A | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 21–18 (1) | Sherman Pendergarst | Submission (rear-naked choke) | PF 2: Live MMA | August 18, 2006 | 1 | 0:54 | Hollywood, California, United States | |
| Win | 21–17 (1) | Adam Nance | KO (punches) | LA EFN: Executive Fight Night | July 29, 2006 | 1 | N/A | N/A | |
| Loss | 20–17 (1) | Eli Joslin | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Heavy Hitters | April 2, 2006 | 1 | 1:52 | Coarsegold, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20–16 (1) | Buckley Acosta | KO (punch) | KOTC 63: Final Conflict | December 2, 2005 | 1 | 0:10 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20–15 (1) | Robert Beraun | KO (punches) | RITC 76: Hello Tucson | November 11, 2005 | 2 | 2:04 | Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 20–14 (1) | Richard Montoya | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Execution Day | October 29, 2005 | 1 | 1:55 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 20–13 (1) | Fabiano Scherner | Submission (guillotine choke) | IFC: Rock N' Rumble | July 30, 2005 | 1 | 0:50 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 20–12 (1) | John Meirzwa | TKO (injury) | Universal Above Ground Fighting | July 28, 2005 | 1 | N/A | California, United States | |
| Loss | 19–12 (1) | Mike Whitehead | Decision (unanimous) | UAGF: Clover Combat | March 25, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Win | 19–11 (1) | Jeff Ford | TKO (submission to punches and elbows) | Venom: First Strike | September 18, 2004 | 1 | 1:47 | Huntington Beach, California, United States | |
| Win | 18–11 (1) | Cory Timmerman | TKO (submission to punches) | RITC 60: 'The Saint' Goes Marching In | March 20, 2004 | 1 | 1:05 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 17–11 (1) | Melville Calabaca | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ECS: Evolution | July 19, 2003 | 1 | 0:33 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 16–11 (1) | Wade Shipp | TKO (submission to strikes) | Hitman Fighting Productions 3 | May 2, 2003 | N/A | N/A | Santa Ana, California, United States | |
| Loss | 16–10 (1) | Andy Montana | Submission (armbar) | RITC 47: Unstoppable | April 12, 2003 | 2 | 1:40 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 16–9 (1) | Alistair Overeem | Submission (guillotine choke) | 2H2H 6: Simply the Best 6 | March 16, 2003 | 1 | 0:53 | Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands | |
| Win | 16–8 (1) | Allan Sullivan | KO (punch) | CFM: Cage Fighting Monterrey | January 30, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Monterrey, Mexico | |
| Win | 15–8 (1) | Mike Bourke | TKO (punches) | HFP 2: Hitman Fighting Productions 2 | November 9, 2002 | 1 | 0:27 | Santa Ana, California, United States | |
| Loss | 14–8 (1) | Jeremy Horn | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 4: Rumble Under the Sun | August 31, 2002 | 1 | 0:54 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 14–7 (1) | Valentijn Overeem | TKO (punches) | WFA 2: Level 2 | July 5, 2002 | 1 | 2:24 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–7 (1) | Zane Frazier | TKO (punches) | WEC 3: All or Nothing | June 7, 2002 | 1 | 1:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–7 (1) | Curtis Crawford | TKO (punches) | HFP 1: Rumble on the Reservation | March 30, 2002 | 1 | 2:16 | Anza, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–7 (1) | Vaughan Palelei | KO (punches) | UA 1: The Genesis | January 27, 2002 | 1 | 1:33 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 10–7 (1) | Wesley Correira | TKO (punches) | Shogun 1: Shogun 1 | December 15, 2001 | 1 | 1:08 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 10–6 (1) | Harout Terzyan | Submission (armbar) | UP 1: Ultimate Pankration 1 | November 11, 2001 | 1 | 3:23 | Cabazon, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–5 (1) | Frank Blessing | KO (punches) | GC 6: Caged Beasts | September 9, 2001 | 1 | 0:50 | Colusa, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–5 (1) | Bazigit Atajev | KO (spinning back kick) | Rings: 10th Anniversary | August 11, 2001 | 1 | 1:09 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 9–4 (1) | Dennis Taddio | TKO (punches) | IFC WC 14: Warriors Challenge 14 | July 18, 2001 | 1 | 0:29 | California, United States | |
| NC | 8–4 (1) | Rich Franklin | No Contest (accidental foot injury) | IFC WC 11: Warriors Challenge 11 | January 13, 2001 | 1 | N/A | Fresno, California, United States | For the IFC USA light heavyweight championship. Originally ruled an injury TKO victory for Franklin, changed to NC because Brink's foot got caught between the mat and the cage fence. |
| Loss | 8–4 | Andrei Arlovski | Submission (armbar) | UFC 28: High Stakes | November 17, 2000 | 1 | 0:55 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Brian Tolbert | TKO (punches) | IFC WC 10: Warriors Challenge 10 | October 11, 2000 | 1 | 0:56 | Friant, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Jason Jones | TKO (punches) | IFC WC 10: Warriors Challenge 10 | October 11, 2000 | 1 | 1:55 | Friant, California, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Bobby Hoffman | TKO (submission to punches) | Rings USA: Rising Stars Final | September 30, 2000 | 1 | 1:34 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Tommy Sauer | TKO (punches) | Rings USA: Rising Stars Final | September 30, 2000 | 2 | 4:29 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Art Hughes | KO | CFF: The Cobra Classic 2000 | August 26, 2000 | 1 | 0:46 | Anza, California, United States | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Bobby Hoffman | Submission (neck crank) | Rings USA: Rising Stars Block A | July 15, 2000 | 1 | 3:12 | Orem, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Harry Moskowitz | TKO (punches) | Rings USA: Rising Stars Block A | July 15, 2000 | 1 | 0:47 | Orem, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Gan McGee | TKO (submission to punches) | CFF: The Cobra Challenge 1999 | December 11, 1999 | 1 | 3:09 | Anza, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Al Harlow | KO | WCNHBC: West Coast NHB Championships 3 | June 6, 1999 | N/A | N/A | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Al Harlow | KO (knee) | WCNHBC: West Coast NHB Championships 1 | December 8, 1998 | 1 | 1:24 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ali Afra | KO (punches) | WCNHBC: West Coast NHB Championships 1 | December 8, 1998 | 1 | 0:54 | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Bare knuckle record
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lose | 0–1 | Mike Bissett | KO (punches) | BKFC 3: The Takeover | October 20, 2018 | 1 | 1:21 | Biloxi, Mississippi, USA |
See also
References
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