Fry of Baraboo, Wisconsin was finally announced on Friday as Maynard's opponent at the weigh-ins. His identity had been hidden until Friday to avoid any backlash for accepting the fight against Maynard.
The 22-year-old Maynard graduated high school with a wrestling record of 35 wins and 16 losses. After competing in the 2004 Georgia High School Wrestling Championships, Maynard was honored with the 2004 ESPN ESPY award for Best Athlete With A Disability.
Two years ago he was denied a license to fight in Georgia by the Georgia Athletic & Entertainment Commission, but Maynard will be allowed to fight Saturday since there is no commission to regulate mixed martial arts in Alabama.
For the fight, Maynard will always be considered a downed opponent and cannot be kicked or kneed in the head. Also, under amateur rules, elbows are not allowed.
The event is being promoted around his long-awaited debut and will be streamed online for $14.95 at www.kylemaynardfight.com at 8 p.m. ET.