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Dan Severn
Severn in the ring at a 2010 eventBorn June 8, 1958
Coldwater, Michigan, United StatesOther names The Beast Nationality American Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight 250 lb (113.4 kg; 17.9 st) Division Heavyweight (265 lb) Style Wrestling Fighting out of Coldwater, Michigan Rank 5th degree black belt in Jujitsu
5th degree black belt in JudoWrestling NCAA Division I Wrestler Years active 1994 - present Mixed martial arts record Total 125 Wins 100 By knockout 17 By submission 60 By decision 23 Losses 18 By knockout 3 By submission 8 By decision 7 Draws 7 Other information University Arizona State University Website http://www.the-beast.com/ Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog last updated on: March 10, 2010 Daniel DeWayne Severn (born June 8, 1958) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, notable for his success in the early years of Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments. Severn has fought and wrestled for many mixed martial arts and professional wrestling promotions, including King of the Cage, PRIDE FC, Cage Rage, WEC, RINGS, and the World Wrestling Federation. He holds a professional MMA Record of 100–18–7 and is a UFC Hall of Famer and a former UFC Superfight Champion.
In professional wrestling Severn is a two-time world champion, having won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship twice.
As of January 2011, at age 52, Severn still competes in MMA Competition and pro wrestling. Along with competition, Severn also makes special appearances and autograph signings. He also travels the globe instructing seminars in MMA, grappling, and amateur wrestling. More importantly, Severn is focused on getting his Law Enforcement Training (Danger Zone: LET) developed into more police departments, corrections facilities and the military.
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Career
Wrestling
Severn has a long history in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling. He was a two time All-American at Arizona State University,[1] the original Sunkist Kid of the Sunkist Kids,[2] and a wrestling coach at both his alma mater Arizona State and Michigan State. In addition to his home country, he has wrestled in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, England, and several other countries.
Severn failed to win in Olympic trials in 1984 and 1988 (he was a finalist in the trials). In his long career, he has held many national and international titles. He was often introduced to the UFC Octagon as holding more than 100 in total. Severn also held the US national record for victories by pin from 1976 to 1992.
Severn began his career in the fight game as a Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestler. He quickly became a top high school and collegiate wrestler capturing many titles, honors, and several national and world titles. As a high school wrestler Severn was a two-time national champion and set eight national records in his career. Severn was inducted into Arizona State University's wrestling hall of fame at the end of his collegiate career.
After completing his degree program and graduation Severn entered numerous competitions from 1982 to 1994 that took him to Japan, Hungary, Cuba, France, and Turkey. On each trip, Severn captured another title. He also secured 13 National AAU wrestling championships during those years. The Beast also tried his hand at coaching wrestling at ASU and Michigan State University as he continued to compete and excel after his collegiate career.
Severn has been profiled in the press around the world in such publications as USA Today, People, Karate and Kung Fu Illustrated, Black Belt Magazine, MAD, Full Contact Fighter, and many of the pro wrestling publications. Severn also runs a wrestling product company and holds annual wrestling clinics for kids of all ages. He has appeared on 48 Hours, 20/20, The Gordon Elliot Show, Nash Bridges, and many commercials.
Severn has developed a 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) training facility on his property called "Michigan Sports Camps" in Coldwater, Michigan. This facility is able to house and train individuals for mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, amateur wrestling and professional wrestling.
Mixed martial arts
In 1994, Severn started competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championships. He was the first world-class wrestler to enter the UFC, foreshadowing the period of dominance by wrestlers such as Don Frye in UFC 8 and 9 and Mark Coleman in UFC 10 and 11. Severn entered the UFC in 1994 at UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors, where he impressed many UFC fans by executing two impressive back suplexs on Anthony Macias. In the finals of UFC 4, Severn was defeated by Royce Gracie who secured a triangle choke for the victory. The submission loss came after Severn was in Gracie's guard for almost 15 minutes.
He soon returned to mixed martial arts competition, defeating several opponents to capture the tournament championship at UFC 5: Return of the Beast. Severn's first fight with Russian Oleg Taktarov at UFC 5 is regarded by some[who?] as his best fight ever. He won by TKO after the referee stopped the fight due to a cut.
After winning UFC 5, Severn was matched up with Ken Shamrock at UFC 6 to determine the first UFC Superfight Champion, but was defeated by Shamrock early in the fight via submission.
Severn then entered the UFC's Ultimate Ultimate 1995, which at the time was the toughest and most competitive tournament in UFC history, consisting of past UFC tournament champions and runner ups. Severn defeated Paul Varelans, David "Tank" Abbott, and UFC 6 tournament winner Oleg Taktarov all in the same night to capture the tournament title.
With this win, Severn earned a rematch and title shot against then current UFC champion Ken Shamrock for the UFC Superfight Championship. Severn won a split decision in what most fans regard as one of the worst fights in MMA history, mainly due to legal issues surrounding the event. With the win, Severn captured his third title for the promotion.
Severn managed his friend and fellow UFC champion Don Frye during UFC 8. In 1999, Severn founded a new mixed martial arts promotion intended to provide a platform for amateur fighters, called The Danger Zone, in which Severn has also fought. Severn has also trained and became a mentor to notable mixed martial artists including former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, The Ultimate Fighter competitor Luke Zachrich, Sean Sherk, and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.[citation needed]
Severn was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at UFC 52.[3]
Dan Severn, one of the earliest and most legendary stars of the UFC, continued his MMA career on 29 January 2011 by racking up his 97th, and 8th straight, victory in a win over Scott Fraser. In doing so he won the Elite 1 Heavyweight championship. The end came at 4:59 of Round 2 as Fraser tapped to Severn’s arm triangle which he has used to secure his last three victories. The event took place at the Casino New Brunswick in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.[4]
Former NWA World Champion and current UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn successfully defeated Cal Worsham again, this time via unanimous decision in the main event of Legends Collide 2 on 20 February 2011. Held under the long running Gladiator Challenge promotion in San Jacinto, California, Severn picked up his 9th straight win to improve his record to 98-16-7.[5]
MMA legend, Dan "The Beast" Severn, earned his 100th career victory on April 16, 2011 with a submission victory over Aaron Garcia at KOTC: Texas.[6]
Professional wrestling
Severn is an accomplished professional wrestler, having worked for UWF International in Japan, the National Wrestling Alliance, and the World Wrestling Federation.
He entered the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1995, and defeated Chris Candido for his first NWA World Heavyweight Championship on a Smoky Mountain Wrestling card. Severn would go on to win the UFC Superfight Heavyweight Championship that year, making him the first and only man to hold an MMA and a professional wrestling championship simultaneously. Severn would go on to hold the NWA Championship for four years, the longest reign in over two decades and currently the third-longest reign in the belt's history.
As NWA champion, Severn appeared in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during a storyline where the NWA invaded the WWF. During his one year tenure, he competed in the Brawl for All tournament, beating The Godfather in the first round. However, he withdrew prior to the quarterfinals, allowing The Godfather to advance by default. He would also take part in the 1998 King of the Ring tournament, only to lose to The Rock in the Semi-Finals. Later that year he was involved in a storyline with Owen Hart, where Hart caused an injury to the neck of Severn, via a piledriver. He was part of the 1999 Royal Rumble being the 8th entrant lasting almost 6 minutes before being eliminated by Mabel. He feuded with old MMA rivial Ken Shamrock, where the WWE played up their history in UFC.
Severn appeared in 2000 in the short-lived WXO promotion. In 2001, he again won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, this time from Shinya Hashimoto in Japan. This title reign was controversial and short-lived, as the title was stripped from Severn when he was unable to appear on the inaugural NWA-TNA pay-per-view to defend his title; the belt was won that evening by Ken Shamrock.
Severn founded Price of Glory Wrestling based out of Coldwater, Michigan in June of 2004. Utilizing the many students at his pro wrestling school Michigan Sports Camps, they created the now popular promotion running on a monthly basis. Severn has competed many times on Price of Glory Wrestling against the likes of Jimmy Jacobs, N8 Mattson, CJ Otis, Johnny Dynamo and more.
It was revealed on November 15, 2011 that Severn was (in kayfabe) training Eddie Edwards for his match with Davey Richards at Ring of Honor's Final Battle 2011, to take place on December 23, 2011 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Retirement
On October 20, 2011, Severn announced he would retire from fighting in 2012.[7]
Personal life
Severn has a son named David Severn, who is a two-time state wrestling champion at Bronson High School.
In professional wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Armbar
- Beast Choker (Dragon sleeper with body scissors)
- Signature moves
- Back to belly piledriver, sometimes transitioned into an armbar
- Belly to belly suplex
- Guillotine choke
- Heel hook
- Key lock
- Rear naked choke
- Nicknames
- The Beast
Championships and accomplishments
Amateur wrestling
- Arizona State University wrestling Hall of Famer
- 1980 Summer Olympic team alternate
- 13 National AAU wrestling championships from 1982 to 1994
- 1984 Summer Olympic team alternate
- 1985 Canada Cup Gold Medalist[9]
- 1988 Summer Olympic team alternate
Mixed martial arts
- Elite-1 MMA
- Elite-1 MMA Heavyweight Championship (one time, current)
- Continental Freefighting Alliance
- CFA Super Heavyweight Championship (one time, current)
- Gladiator Challenge
- Gladiator Challenge Superfight Heavyweight Championship (one time, current)
- The Danger Zone
- Undefeated in Danger Zone single bout competition
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
Professional wrestling
- Great American Mat Endeavors
- GAME Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[11]
- Global Wrestling Alliance
- GWA Heavyweight Championship (3 times)[11]
- National Championship Wrestling
- NCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[11]
- Price of Glory Wrestling
- PoG Heavyweight Championship (one time)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 125 matches 100 wins 18 losses By knockout 17 3 By submission 60 8 By decision 23 7 Draws 7 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 100-18-7 Lee Beane KO (punches) Paul Vandale Promotions- The Beast Comes East May 20, 2011 1 3:28 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Loss 100-17-7 Ryan Fortin TKO (punches) King Of The Cage: Mile Zero April 29, 2011 3 4:04 Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada Win 100–16–7 Aaron Garcia Submission (neck crank) King of the Cage: Texas April 16, 2011 1 2:18 Lubbock, Texas, United States Win 99–16–7 Cal Worsham Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge: Legends Collide 2 February 20, 2011 3 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States Win 98–16–7 Scott Fraser Submission (arm-triangle) Elite-1 MMA: Tapping Out January 29, 2011 2 4:59 Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Won Elite-1 MMA Heavyweight Title Win 97–16–7 William Hatch Submission (arm-triangle) King of the Cage: Black Ops December 4, 2010 1 4:23 Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada Win 96–16–7 Tom Benesocky Submission (arm-triangle choke) King of the Cage 48 November 21, 2010 1 1:33 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win 95–16–7 Chad Olmstead TKO (punches) King of the Cage: Lock Down July 30, 2010 2 1:27 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win 94–16–7 Sam Flood Submission (guillotine choke) King of the Cage: Fearless April 24, 2010 1 4:24 Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Win 93–16–7 Buddie Dixion TKO (punches) King of the Cage: Thunderstruck ll March 18, 2010 2 2:22 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win 92–16–7 Eddie Trotter TKO (doctor stoppage) GFC - Gladiator Fighting Championship October 24, 2009 1 5:00 Jenkins, Kentucky, United States Win 91–16–7 Woody Young Submission (arm-triangle choke) King of the Cage: Disputed July 25, 2009 2 2:31 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States Win 90–16–7 Steve Eakins Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge: The Beast May 16, 2009 3 5:00 Elko, Nevada, United States Loss 89–16–7 William Richey Decision (unanimous) Iroquois: MMA Championships 7 January 24, 2009 3 5:00 Hagersville, Ontario, Canada Loss 89–15–7 Pavel Botka Decision Heaven or Hell: Hell Cage May 3, 2008 N/A N/A Prague, Czech Republic Win 89–14–7 Damon Clark Submission (kimura) WFC: Armageddon April 12, 2008 1 2:30 Denver, Colorado, United States Win 88–14–7 Colin Robinson Decision (unanimous) Cage Wars: Max Extreme fighting March 9, 2008 3 N/A Belfast, Northern Ireland Win 87–14–7 Ian Asham Submission (kimura) Iroquois: MMA Championships II February 9, 2008 N/A N/A Ohsweken, Ontario, United States Win 86–14–7 Don Richards Decision (unanimous) King of the Cage: Bad Boys November 21, 2007 3 5:00 Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Win 85–14–7 Jimmy Westfall Decision (unanimous) Universal Fight Promotions October 13, 2007 3 5:00 New Mexico, United States Win 84–14–7 Mark Smith TKO (corner stoppage) Titans of the Pentagon September 22, 2007 1 N/A San José, Costa Rica Win 83–14–7 Victor Vincelette Submission (choke) WFC: Rumble in the Red Rocks June 9, 2007 1 1:35 Camp Verde, Arizona, United States Win 82–14–7 Terrell Pree Submission (armbar) WVF: Minot April 21, 2007 1 4:18 Minot, North Dakota, United States Win 81–14–7 Jason Keith Submission (rear naked choke) GC 60: Invasion March 23, 2007 1 2:36 Farmington, New Mexico, United States Win 80–14–7 Kasey Geyer Submission (rear naked choke) CCCF: Riverwind Rumble February 24, 2007 2 1:25 Norman, Oklahoma, United States Win 79–14–7 Clifford Coon Submission (rear naked choke) CCCF: Red River Riot February 17, 2007 1 1:53 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss 78–14–7 Dave Legeno Decision (unanimous) Cage Rage 20 February 10, 2007 3 5:00 London, England Win 78–13–7 Wade Hamilton Submission (keylock) King of the Cage: Mass Destruction January 26, 2007 1 3:08 Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Win 77–13–7 Chris Clark Submission (heel hook) IFC: Rumble on the River 2 November 10, 2006 1 3:08 Kearney, Nebraska, United States Win 76–13–7 Brian Heden Decision (split) NFA: Night of the Beast September 23, 2006 4 5:00 Fargo, North Dakota, United States Win 75–13–7 Skip Hall Submission (choke) Independent event August 26, 2006 1 N/A Alabama, United States Win 74–13–7 Lanny Griffin Submission (scarf hold) Indiana Martial Arts August 12, 2006 1 0:46 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Win 73–13–7 Robert Berry Submission (rear naked choke) MMA Total Combat 16 June 3, 2006 1 4:21 Spennymoor, England Win 72–13–7 Victor Vincelette Submission (strikes) WFC: Rumble in the Rockies January 21, 2006 1 1:22 Loveland, Colorado, United States Loss 71–13–7 Joop Kasteel KO (punch) Rings Holland: Men of Honor December 11, 2005 1 1:28 Utrecht, Netherlands Win 71–12–7 Tyson Smith Submission (strikes) Action Wrestling Entertainment October 5, 2005 1 4:12 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Loss 70–12–7 Victor Valimaki Decision (unanimous) MFC 8: Resurrection September 9, 2005 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win 70–11–7 Rick Collup Submission (knees) GC 39: Titans Collide July 17, 2005 2 3:11 Porterville, California, United States Win 69–11–7 Shannon Ritch Submission (triangle choke) Extreme Wars: X-1 July 2, 2005 2 1:05 Honolulu, United States Win 68–11–7 Shannon Ritch Submission (keylock) Northern Fighting Championships June 3, 2005 2 N/A Alaska, United States Win 67–11–7 Cal Worsham TKO (doctor stoppage) GC 34: Legends Collide January 27, 2005 3 3:29 Colusa, California, United States Win 66–11–7 Lee Mein TKO Continental Fighting Championships November 20, 2004 2 1:41 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Loss 65–11–7 James Thompson Decision (unanimous) UC 11: Wrath of the Beast September 12, 2004 5 5:00 Bristol, England Win 65–10–7 Chad Rafdel TKO (corner stoppage) AFA: Beast July 31, 2004 1 3:00 Iowa, United States Win 64–10–7 Hidetada Irie Decision (unanimous) Gladiator FC: Day 1 June 26, 2004 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea Win 63–10–7 Ruben Villareal Decision (split) GC 27: FightFest 2 June 3, 2004 2 5:00 Colusa, California, United States Win 62–10–7 Greg Lockhart Submission Dangerzone: Professional Level Cage Fighting April 10, 2004 2 1:45 Osceola, Iowa, United States Win 61–10–7 Johnathan Ivey Decision (unanimous) Hardcore Fighting Championships 3 March 27, 2004 N/A N/A Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Loss 60–10–7 Tony Bonello Submission (rear naked choke) XFC 4: Australia vs The World March 19, 2004 1 1:36 Brisbane, Australia Loss 60–9–7 Ulysses Castro Submission (verbal) Enter the Beast March 6, 2004 3 2:45 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Draw 60–8–7 Jerry Vrbanovic Draw King of the Cage 33: After Shock February 20, 2004 2 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States Loss 60–8–6 Seth Petruzelli Decision (unanimous) King of the Cage 32: Bringing Heat January 24, 2004 3 5:00 Miami, United States Win 60–7–6 Ray Seraille Submission (armbar) Pacific X-Treme Combat January 17, 2004 3 2:03 Mangilao, Guam, United States Win 59–7–6 Mathias Hughes Submission Seasons Beatings December 18, 2003 1 2:40 Winnipeg, Canada Draw 58–7–6 Homer Moore Draw RITC 54: 'The Beast' vs 'The Rock' October 25, 2003 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win 58–7–5 Gary Dudley TKO (strikes) Gladiator Challenge 18 August 21, 2003 1 2:08 Colusa, California, United States Win 57–7–5 Dan Christison Decision (split) King of the Cage 24: Mayhem June 14, 2003 3 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win 56–7–5 Shane Moore Submission Hardcore Fighting Championships 1 May 24, 2003 2 0:46 Revere, Massachusetts, United States Win 55–7–5 Cory Timmerman Decision (unanimous) King of the Cage 23: Sin City May 16, 2003 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss 54–7–5 Ulysses Castro Decision MFC 6: Road To Gold February 22, 2003 3 5:00 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Draw 54–6–5 Pat Stano Draw War at the Shore January 17, 2003 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win 54–6–4 Mike Ward Submission (bulldog choke) UC 4: Eyes of the Beast December 1, 2002 3 1:42 Chippenham, England Win 53–6–4 Justin Eilers Decision (unanimous) VFC 3: Total Chaos November 23, 2002 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win 52–6–4 Mark Smith Submission (keylock) King of the Cage 18: Sudden Impact November 1, 2002 1 2:56 Reno, Nevada, United States Win 51–6–4 Dan Christison Decision Aztec Challenge 1 September 6, 2002 3 5:00 Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Win 50–6–4 John Jensen TKO (corner stoppage) King of the Cage 14: 5150 June 19, 2002 1 5:00 Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States Win 49–6–4 Steve Sayegh Submission (punches) Dangerzone: Caged Heat April 13, 2002 1 5:45 New Town, North Dakota, United States Win 48–6–4 Forrest Griffin Decision (unanimous) RSF 5: New Blood Conflict October 27, 2001 3 4:00 Augusta, Georgia, United States Draw 47–6–4 Travis Fulton Draw Iowa Challenge 3 September 22, 2001 3 5:00 Waterloo, Iowa, United States Win 47–6–3 Lenn Walker Submission (punches) UW: St. Paul July 15, 2001 1 1:49 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Win 46–6–3 Travis Fulton Decision WEC 1 June 30, 2001 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States Win 45–6–3 Wes Sims Decision RSF 2: Attack at the Track June 23, 2001 3 4:00 Chester, West Virginia, United States Win 44–6–3 Harry Moskowitz Submission (keylock) Reality Combat Fighting 11 May 10, 2001 1 2:12 Houma, Louisiana, United States Loss 43–6–3 Jonathan Wiezorek Submission RSF 1: Redemption in the Valley April 21, 2001 2 1:03 Wheeling, West Virginia, United States Win 43–5–3 Aaron Keeney Submission (keylock) Dangerzone: Insane In Ft. Wayne November 25, 2000 1 2:03 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Win 42–5–3 Travis Fulton Submission (rear naked choke) Dangerzone: Night of the Beast October 28, 2000 1 2:01 Lynchburg, Virginia, United States Loss 41–5–3 Pedro Rizzo TKO (leg kicks) UFC 27 September 22, 2000 1 1:33 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Win 41–4–3 Andrei Kopylov Decision (unanimous) Rings: Millennium Combine 3 August 23, 2000 2 5:00 Osaka, Japan Win 40–4–3 John Dixson Submission (keylock) Continental Freefighting Alliance 2 July 19, 2000 1 5:18 Corinth, Mississippi, United States Win 39–4–3 Ron Rumpf Submission (keylock) Dangerzone: Battle At The Bear July 8, 2000 1 0:54 New Town, North Dakota, United States Win 38–4–3 Robert Stines Submission (neck crank) Dangerzone: Ft. Wayne 2 May 20, 2000 1 0:44 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Win 37–4–3 Marcus Silveira Submission (arm triangle choke) WEF 9: World Class May 13, 2000 1 4:46 Evansville, Indiana, United States Win 36–4–3 Bart Vale TKO (doctor stoppage) CFA 1: Collision at the Crossroads March 25, 2000 2 0:36 Corinth, Mississippi, United States Loss 35–4–3 Josh Barnett Submission (armbar) SuperBrawl 16 February 8, 2000 4 1:21 Honolulu, United States Win 35–3–3 Mark Jaquith Decision Dangerzone: Ft. Wayne November 22, 1999 1 15:00 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Win 34–3–3 Phil Ortiz Submission (keylock) Extreme Challenge 28 October 9, 1999 1 1:55 Ogden, Utah, United States Win 33–3–3 David Ferguson Submission (strikes) Dangerzone: Ft. Smith September 18, 1999 1 8:36 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Win 32–3–3 Nick Starks Decision Ultimate Reality Fighting July 18, 1999 N/A 0:00 Orlando, Florida, United States Win 31–3–3 Brad Kohler TKO (slam) Ultimate Wrestling June 25, 1999 1 7:57 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Win 30–3–3 Slade Martin Submission (keylock) Dangerzone: Mahnomen June 19, 1999 1 3:30 Mahnomen, Minnesota, United States Win 29–3–3 Ross Quam Submission (jaw lock) Brawl in the Black Hills 1 May 15, 1999 1 N/A Rapid City, South Dakota, United States Win 28–3–3 Kevin Rosier Submission (bulldog choke) Cage Combat 1 December 8, 1998 1 1:00 Conesville, Iowa, United States Win 27–3–3 Joe Frailey Submission (armbar) SuperBrawl 9 September 19, 1998 1 4:02 El Paso, Texas, United States Draw 26–3–3 Pat Miletich Draw Extreme Challenge 20 August 22, 1998 1 20:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States Win 26–3–2 Chris Franco TKO (doctor stoppage) SuperBrawl 8 August 4, 1998 1 4:55 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win 25–3–2 Sam Adkins Submission (fatigue) International Fighting Championships 8: Showdown at Shooting Star June 20, 1998 1 12:53 Mahnomen, Minnesota, United States Win 24–3–2 Steve Miller Submission (rear naked choke) World Shoot Wrestling June 12, 1998 1 5:45 Pasadena, Texas, United States Win 23–3–2 John Calvo TKO (punches) SuperBrawl 7 April 25, 1998 1 3:38 Guam, United States Win 22–3–2 Travis Fulton Submission (keylock) Gladiators 2 April 18, 1998 1 10:39 Iowa, United States Win 21–3–2 Kevin Rosier TKO (knees) Extreme Challenge 15 February 27, 1998 1 0:53 Muncie, Indiana, United States Draw 20–3–2 Kimo Leopoldo Draw Pride 1 October 11, 1997 1 30:00 Tokyo, Japan Win 20–3–1 John Renfroe Submission (keylock) International Fighting Championships 6: Battle at Four Bears September 20, 1997 1 2:28 New Town, North Dakota, United States Win 19–3–1 John Dixson Submission (strikes) International Fighting Championships 5: Battle in the Bayou September 5, 1997 1 2:33 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Win 18–3–1 Lance Gibson Submission (keylock) SuperBrawl 5 August 23, 1997 1 26:22 Guam, United States Win 17–3–1 Paul Buentello Submission (headlock) Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 6 August 16, 1997 1 2:55 Amarillo, Texas, United States Win 16–3–1 Ebenezer Fontes Braga TKO (doctor stoppage) International Vale Tudo Championship 1: Real Fight Tournament July 6, 1997 1 8:17 Brazil Draw 15–3–1 Jeremy Horn Draw Extreme Challenge 7 June 25, 1997 1 20:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win 15–3 John Renfroe TKO (punches) Extreme Challenge 6 May 10, 1997 1 2:29 Battle Creek, Michigan, United States Loss 14–3 Mark Coleman Submission (choke) UFC 12 February 7, 1997 1 2:57 Dothan, Alabama, United States For UFC Heavyweight Championship Win 14–2 Steven Goss Submission (rear naked choke) Extreme Challenge 1 November 23, 1996 1 1:53 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win 13–2 Mitsuhiro Matsunaga Submission (reverse armbar) U-Japan November 17, 1996 1 1:32 Tokyo, Japan Win 12–2 Mario Neto Decision Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 4 October 22, 1996 1 40:00 Brazil Win 11–2 Dennis Reed Submission (neck crank) Brawl at the Ballpark 1 September 1, 1996 1 4:10 Davenport, Iowa, United States Win 10–2 Doug Murphy Submission (keylock) Vale Tudo Japan 1996 July 7, 1996 1 3:23 Urayasu, Chiba, United States Win 9–2 Ken Shamrock Decision (split) UFC 9 May 17, 1996 1 30:00 Detroit, Michigan, United States Won UFC Superfight Championship Win 8–2 Oleg Taktarov Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Ultimate 1995 December 16, 1995 1 30:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Won Ultimate Ultimate 95 Tournament Win 7–2 Tank Abbott Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Ultimate 1995 December 16, 1995 1 18:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Win 6–2 Paul Varelans Submission (arm triangle choke) Ultimate Ultimate 1995 December 16, 1995 1 1:40 Denver, Colorado, United States Loss 5–2 Ken Shamrock Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 6 July 14, 1995 1 2:14 Casper, Wyoming, United States For UFC Superfight Championship Win 5–1 Dave Beneteau Submission (keylock) UFC 5 April 7, 1995 1 3:01 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Won UFC 5 Tournament Win 4–1 Oleg Taktarov TKO (cut) UFC 5 April 7, 1995 1 4:21 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win 3–1 Joe Charles Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 5 April 7, 1995 1 1:38 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss 2–1 Royce Gracie Submission (triangle choke) UFC 4 December 16, 1994 1 15:49 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win 2–0 Marcus Bossett Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 4 December 16, 1994 1 0:52 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win 1–0 Anthony Macias Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 4 December 16, 1994 1 1:45 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States References
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External links
- Official website
- Professional MMA record for Dan Severn from Sherdog
- Website of the film 'Catch - the hold not taken', featuring Dan Severn, a documentary on the impact of Wrestling in the UFC
- Interview on Genickbruch.com
- Dan Severn at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Dan Severn's interview with John Kline of Elevation Radio
- MuscleSport Radio interview with Joe Pietaro, 6/16/09
Achievements Preceded by
Ken Shamrock2nd UFC Superfight Champion
May 17, 1996 - February 7, 1997Final Superfight NWA World Heavyweight Champions Orville Brown · Lou Thesz · Leo Nomellini · Whipper Billy Watson · Édouard Carpentier · Dick Hutton · Pat O'Connor · Buddy Rogers · Bobo Brazil · Gene Kiniski · Dory Funk, Jr. · Harley Race · Jack Brisco · Giant Baba · Terry Funk · Dusty Rhodes · Tommy Rich · Ric Flair · Kerry Von Erich · Ron Garvin · Ricky Steamboat · Sting · Tatsumi Fujinami · Masahiro Chono · The Great Muta · Barry Windham · Shane Douglas · Chris Candido · Dan Severn · Naoya Ogawa · Gary Steele · Mike Rapada · Sabu · Steve Corino · Shinya Hashimoto · Ken Shamrock · Ron Killings · Jeff Jarrett · A.J. Styles · Raven · Rhino · Christian Cage · Abyss · Adam Pearce (current) · Brent Albright · Blue Demon, Jr. · Colt Cabana · The SheikCategories:- 1958 births
- American mixed martial artists
- American professional wrestlers
- American sport wrestlers
- Arizona State University alumni
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