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Dan SevernHW
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Dan Severn

"The Beast"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 68The Beast Academy
101
Wins
19
Losses
7
Draws
76%
Finish Rate
23
KO / TKO
54
Submissions
1994
Pro Debut

Biography

Daniel DeWayne Severn, nicknamed "the Beast", is an American retired professional wrestler, mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Severn is considered one of the leading pioneers of mixed martial arts and the first true world-class wrestler to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is best known for his success in the early years of the UFC where he became the first UFC Triple Crown champion in history by winning the UFC 5 tournament, Ultimate Ultimate 1995, and UFC Superfight Championship. Severn has also competed in the International Vale Tudo Championship (IVC), Pride Fighting Championships, Fighting Network Rings, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), King of the Cage, Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) and Cage Rage, and holds a professional MMA record of 101–19–7. In professional wrestling, Severn is a two-time world champion by winning the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship twice, with his first reign lasting for over four years, and an NWA Hall of Fame member.

How He Wins

KO / TKO23
Decision4
Submission54

Finish Rate

76%
77 of 101
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts127 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesAlex RozmanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Blue Blood MMAApr 28, 2012
LossUnited StatesLee BeaneH2HKO (punches)R1Paul Vandale Promotions: The Beast Comes EastMay 20, 2011
LossCanadaRyan FortinH2HKO (punches)R3King Of The Cage: Mile ZeroApr 29, 2011
WinUnited StatesAaron GarciaH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1KOTC: TexasApr 16, 2011
WinUnited StatesCal WorshamH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Gladiator Challenge: Legends Collide 2Feb 20, 2011
WinCanadaScott FraserH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Elite-1 MMA: Tapping OutJan 29, 2011
WinCanadaWilliam HatchH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1King of the Cage: Black OpsDec 4, 2010
WinCanadaTom BenesockyH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1King of the Cage 48Nov 21, 2010
WinCanadaChad OlmsteadH2HTKO (punches)R2King of the Cage: Lock DownJul 30, 2010
WinSam FloodH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1King of the Cage: FearlessApr 24, 2010
WinBuddie DixionTKO (punches)R2King of the Cage: Thunderstruck llMar 18, 2010
WinUnited StatesEddie TrotterH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1GFC: Gladiator Fighting ChampionshipOct 24, 2009
WinWoody YoungH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R2KOTC: DisputedJul 25, 2009
WinSteve EakinsDecision (unanimous)R3Gladiator Challenge: The BeastMay 16, 2009
LossUnited StatesWilliam RicheyH2HDecision (split)R3Iroquois: MMA Championships 7Jan 24, 2009
LossSlovakiaPavel BotkaH2HDecisionN/AHeaven or Hell: Hell CageMay 3, 2008
WinUnited StatesDamon ClarkH2HSubmission (kimura)R1WFC: ArmageddonApr 12, 2008
WinNorthern IrelandColin RobinsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage Wars: Max Extreme fightingMar 9, 2008
WinCanadaIan AshamH2HSubmission (kimura)N/AIroquois: MMA Championships IIFeb 9, 2008
WinUnited StatesDon RichardsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC: Bad BoysNov 21, 2007
WinUnited StatesJimmy WestfallH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Universal Fight PromotionsOct 13, 2007
WinUnited StatesMark SmithH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1Titans of the PentagonSep 22, 2007
WinVictor VinceletteH2HSubmission (choke)R1WFC: Rumble in the Red RocksJun 9, 2007
WinTerrell PreeH2HSubmission (armbar)R1WVF: MinotApr 21, 2007
WinJason KeithH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1GC 60: InvasionMar 23, 2007
WinKasey GeyerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2CCCF: Riverwind RumbleFeb 24, 2007
WinUnited StatesClifford CoonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1CCCF: Red River RiotFeb 17, 2007
LossEnglandDave LegenoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Cage Rage 20Feb 10, 2007
WinUnited StatesWade HamiltonH2HSubmission (keylock)R1KOTC: Mass DestructionJan 26, 2007
WinUnited StatesChris ClarkH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1IFC: Rumble on the River 2Nov 10, 2006
WinUnited StatesBrian HedenH2HDecision (split)R4NFA: Night of the BeastSep 23, 2006
WinUnited StatesSkip HallH2HSubmission (choke)R1Independent eventAug 26, 2006
WinUnited StatesLanny GriffinH2HSubmission (scarf hold)R1Indiana Martial ArtsAug 12, 2006
WinEnglandRobert BerryH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1MMA Total Combat 16Jun 3, 2006
WinVictor VinceletteH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1WFC: Rumble in the RockiesJan 21, 2006
LossNetherlandsJoop KasteelH2HKO (punch)R1Rings Holland: Men of HonorDec 11, 2005
WinCanadaTyson SmithH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Action Wrestling EntertainmentOct 5, 2005
LossCanadaVictor ValimakiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3MFC 8: ResurrectionSep 9, 2005
WinUnited StatesRick CollupH2HTKO (submission to knees)R2GC 39: Titans CollideJul 17, 2005
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Extreme Wars: X-1Jul 2, 2005
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchH2HSubmission (keylock)R2Northern Fighting ChampionshipsJun 3, 2005
LossUnited StatesBob StinesH2HSubmissionR1Warrior: MMA 4Mar 12, 2005
WinUnited StatesCal WorshamH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R3GC 34: Legends CollideJan 27, 2005
WinCanadaLee MeinH2HTKOR2Continental Fighting ChampionshipsNov 20, 2004
LossEnglandJames ThompsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UC 11: Wrath of the BeastSep 12, 2004
WinChad RafdelH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1AFA: BeastJul 31, 2004
WinJapanHidetada IrieH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Gladiator FC: Day 1Jun 26, 2004
WinUnited StatesRuben VillarealH2HDecision (split)R2GC 27: FightFest 2Jun 3, 2004
WinGreg LockhartH2HSubmissionR2Dangerzone: Professional Level Cage FightingApr 10, 2004
WinUnited StatesJohnathan IveyH2HDecision (unanimous)N/AHardcore Fighting Championships 3Mar 27, 2004
LossUnited StatesTony BonelloH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1XFC 4: Australia vs The WorldMar 19, 2004
LossCanadaUlysses CastroH2HSubmission (verbal)R3Enter the BeastMar 6, 2004
DrawUnited StatesJerry VrbanovicH2HDrawR2KOTC 33: After ShockFeb 20, 2004
LossUnited StatesSeth PetruzelliH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC 32: Bringing HeatJan 24, 2004
WinRay SerailleSubmission (armbar)R3Pacific X-Treme CombatJan 17, 2004
WinCanadaMathias HughesH2HSubmissionR1Seasons BeatingsDec 18, 2003
DrawUnited StatesHomer MooreH2HDrawR3RITC 54: 'The Beast' vs 'The Rock'Oct 25, 2003
WinUnited StatesGary DudleyH2HTKO (punches)R1Gladiator Challenge 18Aug 21, 2003
WinUnited StatesDan ChristisonH2HDecision (split)R3KOTC 24: MayhemJun 14, 2003
WinShane MooreH2HSubmissionR2Hardcore Fighting ChampionshipsMay 24, 2003
WinCory TimmermanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC 23: Sin CityMay 16, 2003
LossCanadaUlysses CastroH2HDecisionR3MFC 6: Road To GoldFeb 22, 2003
DrawUnited StatesPat StanoH2HDrawR3War at the ShoreJan 17, 2003
WinEnglandMike WardH2HSubmission (bulldog choke)R3UC 4: Eyes of the BeastDec 1, 2002
WinUnited StatesJustin EilersH2HDecision (unanimous)R3VFC 3: Total ChaosNov 23, 2002
WinUnited StatesMark SmithH2HSubmission (keylock)R1KOTC 18: Sudden ImpactNov 1, 2002
WinUnited StatesDan ChristisonH2HDecisionR3Aztec Challenge 1Sep 6, 2002
WinUnited StatesJohn JensenH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1KOTC 14: 5150Jun 19, 2002
WinUnited StatesSteve SayeghH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Dangerzone: Caged HeatApr 13, 2002
WinUnited StatesForrest GriffinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3RSF 5: New Blood ConflictOct 27, 2001
DrawUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HDrawR3Iowa Challenge 3Sep 22, 2001
WinLenn WalkerH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1UW: St. PaulJul 15, 2001
WinUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 1Jun 30, 2001
WinUnited StatesWes SimsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3RSF 2: Attack at the TrackJun 23, 2001
WinUnited StatesHarry MoskowitzH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Reality Combat Fighting 11May 10, 2001
LossUnited StatesJonathan WiezorekH2HSubmission (choke)R2RSF 1: Redemption in the ValleyApr 21, 2001
WinUnited StatesAaron KeeneyH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Dangerzone: Insane In Ft. WayneNov 25, 2000
WinUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Dangerzone: Night of the BeastOct 28, 2000
LossBrazilPedro RizzoH2HTKO (submission to leg kicks)R1UFC 27Sep 22, 2000
WinRussiaAndrei KopylovH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Rings: Millennium Combine 3Aug 23, 2000
WinUnited StatesJohn DixsonH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Continental Freefighting Alliance 2Jul 19, 2000
WinUnited StatesRon RumpfH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Dangerzone: Battle At The BearJul 8, 2000
WinUnited StatesBob StinesH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1Dangerzone: Ft. Wayne 2May 20, 2000
WinMarcus SilveiraSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1WEF 9: World ClassMay 13, 2000
WinUnited StatesBart ValeH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2CFA 1: Collision at the CrossroadsMar 25, 2000
LossUnited StatesJosh BarnettH2HSubmission (armbar)R4SuperBrawl 16Feb 8, 2000
WinMark JaquithDecisionR1Dangerzone: Ft. WayneNov 22, 1999
WinUnited StatesPhil OrtizH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Extreme Challenge 28Oct 9, 1999
WinDavid FergusonH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Dangerzone: Ft. SmithSep 18, 1999
WinUnited StatesNick StarksH2HDecisionN/AUltimate Reality FightingJul 18, 1999
WinUnited StatesBrad KohlerH2HTKO (slam)R1Ultimate WrestlingJun 25, 1999
WinSlade MartinH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Dangerzone: MahnomenJun 19, 1999
WinRoss QuamH2HSubmission (jaw lock)R1Brawl in the Black Hills 1May 15, 1999
WinUnited StatesKevin RosierH2HSubmission (bulldog choke)R1Cage Combat 1Dec 8, 1998
WinUSAJoe FraileyH2HSubmission (armbar)R1SuperBrawl 9Sep 19, 1998
DrawUnited StatesPat MiletichH2HDrawR1Extreme Challenge 20Aug 22, 1998
WinCanadaChris FrancoH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1SuperBrawl 8Aug 4, 1998
WinUnited StatesSam AdkinsH2HSubmission (fatigue)R1International Fighting Championships 8: Showdown at Shooting StarJun 20, 1998
WinSteve MillerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1World Shoot WrestlingJun 12, 1998
WinGuamJohn CalvoH2HTKO (punches)R1SuperBrawl 7Apr 25, 1998
WinUnited StatesTravis FultonH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Gladiators 2Apr 18, 1998
WinUnited StatesKevin RosierH2HTKO (knees)R1Extreme Challenge 15Feb 27, 1998
DrawUnited StatesKimo LeopoldoH2HDraw (time limit)R1Pride 1Oct 11, 1997
WinUnited StatesJohn RenfroeH2HSubmission (keylock)R1International Fighting Championships 6: Battle at Four BearsSep 20, 1997
WinUnited StatesJohn DixsonH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1International Fighting Championships 5: Battle in the BayouSep 5, 1997
WinCanadaLance GibsonH2HSubmission (keylock)R1SuperBrawl 5Aug 23, 1997
WinUnited StatesPaul BuentelloH2HSubmission (headlock)R1Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 6Aug 16, 1997
WinBrazilEbenezer Fontes BragaH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1International Vale Tudo Championship 1: Real Fight TournamentJul 6, 1997
DrawUnited StatesJeremy HornH2HDrawR1Extreme Challenge 7Jun 25, 1997
WinUnited StatesJohn RenfroeH2HTKO (punches)R1Extreme Challenge 6May 10, 1997
LossUnited StatesMark ColemanH2HSubmission (scarf hold)R1UFC 12Feb 7, 1997
WinSteven GossH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Extreme Challenge 1Nov 23, 1996
WinJapanMitsuhiro MatsunagaH2HSubmission (reverse armbar)R1U-JapanNov 17, 1996
WinBrazilMario NetoH2HDecisionR1Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 4Oct 22, 1996
WinUnited StatesDennis ReedH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1Brawl at the Ballpark 1Sep 1, 1996
WinUnited StatesDoug MurphyH2HSubmission (keylock)R1Vale Tudo Japan 1996Jul 7, 1996
WinUnited StatesKen ShamrockH2HDecision (split)R1UFC 9May 17, 1996
WinRussiaOleg TaktarovH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Ultimate Ultimate 1995Dec 16, 1995
LossUnited StatesKen ShamrockH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC 6Jul 14, 1995
WinCanadaDave BeneteauH2HSubmission (keylock)R1UFC 5Apr 7, 1995
LossBrazilRoyce GracieH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1UFC 4Dec 16, 1994
WinTank AbbottDecision (unanimous)—1—
WinUnited StatesPaul VarelansH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)—1—
WinRussiaOleg TaktarovH2HTKO (cut)—1—
WinUnited StatesJoe CharlesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)—1—
WinUnited StatesMarcus BossettH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)—1—
WinUnited StatesAnthony MaciasH2HSubmission (choke)—1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.