Aaron Brink

Aaron Brink
Brink in 2005
BornAaron Franklin Brink
(1974-11-12)November 12, 1974
Newport Beach, California, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 2023(2023-05-26) (aged 48)[1]
El Cajon, California, U.S.
Other namesDick Delaware
The Frijolero
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight231 lb (105 kg; 16.5 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofSan Diego, California
TeamThe Compound
The Arena
Team Carnage
Years active1998–2019
Mixed martial arts record
Total58
Wins29
By knockout25
By submission4
Losses27
By knockout11
By submission15
By decision1
No contests2
Other information
Spouse
Laura Voepel
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(m. 1999; div. 2001)​
[2]
Children2, including Anderson Lee Aldrich
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

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 was 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 and death

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 their father after moving to Colorado, changing their name to "protect [them]self" 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 of pancreatic cancer.[12] He was 48.[13]

Select appearances

Title Year Notes Ref.
Cum Drippers 4 2003 Adult film debut [14]
Intervention 2009 Episode: "Aaron & Andrea" [1]
Spider-Man XXX: A Porn Parody 2011 Role: Electro [15]
Divorce Court Episode: "Aaron vs. Vanessa Brink" [16]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
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) Jon Rizo 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 Return to Heavyweight.
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 Return to Light Heavyweight.
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 For the vacant Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Championship.
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 Return to Heavyweight.
Loss 20–14 (1) Richard Montoya Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Execution Day October 29, 2005 1 1:55 Reno, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
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

Professional record breakdown
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, US

See also

References

  1. ^ "Aaron Franklin Brink". memorials.eastcountymortuary.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Puy Kamp, Majlie de; Devine, Curt; Glover, Scott (November 23, 2022). "Details are coming to light about the alleged gunman who killed five people at an LGBTQ nightclub". CNN. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  3. ^ McKinley, Carol (November 22, 2022). "Accused Club Q shooter changed name at 15; dad was MMA and porn star, mom had arrest record". Denver Gazette. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Weekly Crime Report May 16-22, 2016 (Report). Rocklin Police Department. 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j MMA Junkie Staff (October 8, 2009). "Fight Path: A&E "Intervention" subject and UFC vet Aaron Brink nearing comeback". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  6. ^ "Aaron Brink". Sherdog. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  7. ^ Fayner, Scott (January 4, 2007). "Profile: Dick Delaware". XBIZ. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c d Rohrlich, Justin (November 23, 2022). "Porn-Star Dad of Colorado Massacre Suspect Spews Homophobia in First Interview". The Daily Beast. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ club mass killer gets life in prison, victim says 'devil awaits' defendant". AP NEWS. June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  10. ^ Rohrlich, Justin (November 23, 2022). "Porn-Star Dad of LGBT Club Massacre Suspect Spews Homophobia in First Interview". The Daily Beast.
  11. ^ "Father of accused Colorado club shooter speaks out". CBS 8. November 22, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  12. ^ "S6E8 Aaron – Intervention Directory".
  13. ^ "Aaron Brink Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information".
  14. ^ Miller, Dan (June 3, 2019). "Dick Delaware Returns to Adult, MMA". AVN. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  15. ^ "Braun: Comic Book Fans Made Vivid's 'Spider-Man XXX' a Success". AVN. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  16. ^ "Episode Guide: Aaron vs. Vanessa Brink". TV Guide. Retrieved June 25, 2019.