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{{short description|American wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| name = Dan Severn
| other_names = The Beast
| image = Dan "The Beast" Severn 2016 (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Severn in 2016
| birth_name = Daniel DeWayne Severn
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1958|06|09}}
| birth_place = [[Coldwater, Michigan]], U.S.
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| stance = Southpaw
| fighting_out_of = [[Montrose, Michigan]]
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| rank = ''5th Dan Black Belt in [[Judo]]'' <br>''2nd Dan Black Belt in [[Jujutsu]]''
| wrestling = Two-time NCAA Division I All-American, Olympic alternate 1984, 1988
| years_active = 1991–present (Professional wrestling)<br>1994–2013 (MMA)
| mma_kowin = 23
| mma_subwin = 54
| mma_decwin = 24
| mma_koloss = 4
| mma_subloss = 8
| mma_decloss = 7
| mma_decdraw = 7
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| university = [[Arizona State University]]
| spouse = Rhiannon Severn
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| names ={{ubl|'''Dan Severn'''|The Beast}}| billed = [[Flint, Michigan]]
| trainer = [[Al Snow]]
| debut = 1992
| retired = 2023
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{{Medal|Sport | Men's [[freestyle wrestling]] }}
{{Medal|Competition|[[Wrestling World Cup|World Cup]]}}
{{Medal|Gold|1986 Toledo|100 kg}}
{{Medal|Competition|World Super Championships}}
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{{Medal|Competition|[[Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American Championships]]}}
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{{Medal|Competition|[[World Junior Wrestling Championships|Junior World Championships]]}}
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{{MedalSport|[[Collegiate wrestling|Collegiate Wrestling]]}}
{{MedalCountry|the [[Arizona State Sun Devils]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Division I Championships]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[1980 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|1980 Corvallis]]|190 lb}}
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'''Daniel DeWayne Severn''' (born June 8, 1958), nicknamed "'''the Beast'''", is an American retired [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], retired [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/19/11264824/dan-severn-pissed-at-no-balls-ken-shamrock-for-pulling-out-of-their|title=Severn irate at 'no balls' Shamrock for fight drop|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=May 6, 2018}}</ref> and [[Amateur wrestling|amateur wrestler]]. A [[UFC Hall of Fame]] member, Severn is considered one of the leading pioneers of mixed martial arts<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2013/01/as-dan-severn-reaches-the-end-the-mma-pioneer-wonders-how-hell-be-remembered|title=As Dan Severn reaches the end, the MMA pioneer wonders how he'll be remembered|date=January 7, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.tv/category/pioneers-of-mma-dan-severn|title=Pioneers of MMA: Dan Severn|website=www.ufc.tv}}</ref> and the first true world-class wrestler to compete in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/6/3837404/ufc-pioneer-dan-severn-talks-about-43-years-of-sports-competition|title=The original 'Beast' reflects on early days of MMA|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|date=January 6, 2013|website=MMA Fighting}}</ref> 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 [[List of UFC champions#Superfight Championship|UFC Superfight Championship]]. Severn has also competed in [[King of the Cage]], [[PRIDE Fighting Championships|PRIDE FC]], [[Cage Rage Championships|Cage Rage]], [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]], [[RINGS]] and [[Maximum Fighting Championship|MFC]], and holds a professional MMA Record of 101–19–7.

In professional wrestling, Severn is a two-time [[Professional wrestling championship#World championships|world champion]] by winning the [[NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship]] twice, with his first reign lasting for over four years, and an [[NWA Hall of Fame]] member. During his almost year-long tenure with the [[World Wrestling Federation]], he was [[Manager (professional wrestling)|managed]] by [[Jim Cornette]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/507351-dan-severn-shoots-on-wwe-brawl-for-all-and-discusses-why-he-was-removed-last-minute-also-talks-steroids-in-wrestlingmma|title=Dan Severn Shoots on WWE "Brawl For All" and Discusses Why He Was Removed Last Minute, Also Talks Steroids in Wrestling/MMA - Wrestlezone|date=September 2, 2014|newspaper=Wrestlezone|access-date=February 19, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> He is the first man to compete in UFC and WWF at the same time and held the [[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA]] and UFC championships at the same time. Severn is a [[World record|world record holder]] for holding 13 championships.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldblackbelt.com/who-s-who/living-legends/157-dan-severn|title=Dan Severn|last=Belt|first=World Black|website=www.worldblackbelt.com|language=en-gb|access-date=April 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407055601/http://www.worldblackbelt.com/who-s-who/living-legends/157-dan-severn|archive-date=April 7, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He is also the only person to be honored by the [[George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame]] three times.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/03/26/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-announced-class-of-2018-details-on-hof-induction-weekend-including-ross-booker-t-animal/|title=National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced Class of 2018, details on HOF Induction Weekend including Ross, Booker T, Animal|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|website=PWTorch.com|date=March 26, 2018|access-date=August 27, 2018}}</ref>

In [[amateur wrestling]], Severn was a two time [[All-America]]n at [[Arizona State University]] and a U.S. [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] Team alternate.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31509/mma-pioneer-dan-severn-wants-late-peer-jeff-blatnick-in-ufc-hall-of-fame.mma |title=MMA pioneer Dan Severn wants late peer Jeff Blatnick in UFC Hall of Fame &#124; MMAjunkie.com |access-date=November 9, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111232144/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31509/mma-pioneer-dan-severn-wants-late-peer-jeff-blatnick-in-ufc-hall-of-fame.mma |archive-date=November 11, 2012 }}</ref>

==Early life==
Severn was born and raised in [[central Michigan]], living in both [[Montrose, Michigan|Montrose]] and [[Coldwater, Michigan|Coldwater]], and grew up farming. He learned a lot on the farm and "got his hands dirty".<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/Realest-Guy-Room-Times-Severn-ebook/dp/B01HJUTG9Y|title=The Realest Guy in the Room: The Life and Times of Dan Severn|last1=Severn|first1=Dan|last2=Douglass|first2=Ian|last3=Cornette|first3=Jim|date=July 4, 2016|publisher=WhatCulture.com|editor-last=Dixon|editor-first=James|language=en}}</ref>

Severn was a basketball player during [[Middle school|junior high school]]. He was influenced in sports from a young age. During his teen years, he took part in [[combat sport]]s as he competed in [[amateur wrestling]]. He says that the coach approached him to fill in for a [[weight class]] in amateur wrestling after a sickness had gone around his school and led to a shortage of competitors, Severn signed to compete for the high school amateur wrestling team and received training.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/catching-up-with-dan-the-beast-severn/|title=Catching Up With Dan "The Beast" Severn|work=Fightland|access-date=April 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref>

==Amateur wrestling career==
Severn has a long history in [[Greco-Roman wrestling|Greco-Roman]] and [[freestyle wrestling]]. His amateur wrestling career started in high school and according to many was an "absolute machine" at 191.5 pounds. He won both sports' national championships in 1976 and was named the "Outstanding High School wrestler in the nation". Before his 18th birthday, he placed in the Olympic trials.<ref name=Controversial/> Severn was inducted into Arizona State University's wrestling hall of fame at the end of his collegiate career.

Severn was a two time All-American at [[Arizona State University]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/asu/sports/m-wrestl/auto_pdf/allamericans.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506174132/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/asu/sports/m-wrestl/auto_pdf/allamericans.pdf |archive-date=May 6, 2018 |title=Sun Devil All-Americans |work=CBS Sports Network |access-date=February 25, 2023}}</ref> the original Sunkist Kid of the [[Sunkist Kids]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Mat Stars Open Quest Of Olympics|newspaper=The Sunday Oklahoman|date=March 18, 1984}}</ref> and a wrestling coach at both his [[alma mater]] Arizona State and [[Michigan State University|Michigan State]]. In addition to his home country, he has wrestled in [[Canada]], [[Mexico]], [[Brazil]], [[Japan]], [[England]], and several other countries. Severn won a gold medal at the 1985 [[U.S. Olympic Festival|National Sports Festival]], and a berth on the U.S. World team.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/181699813/ Semifinal win all Severn had to have] (The Associated Press,) ''Clarion-Ledger'', August 4, 1985, Page 12D.</ref>

Severn failed to win in Olympic trials in 1984 and 1988, and was a finalist in the trials. During the 1984 Olympic trials, he lost the final qualifying match in controversial fashion to eventual gold medal winner [[Lou Banach]], a match that Severn credits with launching his career. "I would have retired in 1984 from competition had everything gone the way it should have gone...I should have been on the Olympic freestyle wrestling team and I should have won the gold medal. Instead, I went to Los Angeles as the alternate, and saw the guy I thought I beat win the gold medal. It was really tough for me to swallow that. That's what kept me going on."<ref name=Controversial>{{cite web|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|title=Controversial loss caused Dan Severn to end 'number of people's careers'|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/7/3842654/controversial-incident-caused-dan-severn-to-end-number-of-peoples|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=July 1, 2014|date=January 7, 2013}}</ref> In his long career, he has held many national and international titles. He was often introduced to the UFC [[Ultimate Fighting Championship#Cage|Octagon]] as holding more than 100 in total. Severn also held the US national record for victories by pin from 1976 to 1992.

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 (TV series)|48 Hours]]'', ''[[20/20 (U.S. TV series)|20/20]]'', ''[[The Gordon Elliott Show]]'', ''[[Nash Bridges]]'', and many commercials.

Severn has developed a {{convert|10000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} 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 career==
===Background===
Severn started cross-training in [[Judo]] in [[college]], in an effort to improve his wrestling skills.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236805-exclusive-interview-with-dan-the-beast-severn|title=EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DAN "THE BEAST" SEVERN|last=Fadaie|first=Alireza|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=March 28, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Severn would later use his wrestling and Judo skills to compete in the Russian martial art of Sambo, becoming AAU Sambo champion, while he also gained experience in [[Jujutsu]] prior to the UFC.

===Ultimate Fighting Championship (1994–2000)===
In 1994, Severn started competing in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]s (UFC). In his first fight at UFC 4, he surprised many UFC fans by executing two impressive back suplexes on [[Anthony Macias]]. In the finals, Severn was defeated by [[Royce Gracie]] who secured a [[triangle choke]] for the victory. The submission loss came after Severn avoided Gracie's submission efforts for 15 minutes, the longest UFC fight up until that time. 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 [[UFC 9|9]] and [[Mark Coleman]] in [[UFC 10]] and [[UFC 11|11]].

Severn soon returned to mixed martial arts competition, defeating several opponents to capture the tournament championship at [[UFC 5]]: ''Return of the Beast''. Severn's second fight was with Russian [[Oleg Taktarov]] at [[UFC 5]]. He won by [[Technical knockout|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 [[List of UFC Champions#Superfight Championship|UFC Superfight Champion]], but was defeated by Shamrock early in the fight via [[submission (combat sport)|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 runners-up. Severn defeated [[Paul Varelans]], [[Tank Abbott|David "Tank" Abbott]], and [[List of UFC Champions#Tournament winners|UFC 6 Tournament Champion]] [[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 [[List of UFC Champions#Superfight Championship|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.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/2/4/3951260/ufc-history-severn-vs-shamrock-2-what-really-happened-at-ufc-9 | title =UFC History - Severn VS Shamrock 2: What really happened at UFC 9? | last =Kaplowitz | first =Matthew | date =February 4, 2013 | website =SB Nation | publisher =Vox Media | access-date =April 7, 2016 | archive-date =July 4, 2018 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20180704124020/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/2/4/3951260/ufc-history-severn-vs-shamrock-2-what-really-happened-at-ufc-9 | url-status =dead }}</ref> With the win, Severn captured his third title for the promotion.

[[File:Dan Severn 52.jpg|thumb|Severn in the ring in 2010]]
When Severn made his entrance in his fights, he would carry the [[National Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Championship|National Wrestling Alliance Worlds Heavyweight Championship]] out of his respect and passion for professional wrestling. Conversely, he made his entrance in WWF with his UFC Championship.

In 1996, Severn managed his friend and fellow wrestler and judoka [[Don Frye]], as well as wrestling champion [[Dan Bobish]], in their own mixed martial arts ventures. Frye would win the [[UFC 8]] and [[Ultimate Ultimate 96]] tournaments. The team was also expanded with female judoka [[Becky Levi]].

In 1999, Severn founded 'The Danger Zone', a new mixed martial arts promotion intended to provide a platform for amateur fighters, in which Severn also fought. Severn has also trained and became a mentor to notable mixed martial artists including former [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[Rashad Evans]], [[The Ultimate Fighter]] competitor [[The Ultimate Fighter 7|Luke Zachrich]], [[Sean Sherk]], and former [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]] [[Quinton "Rampage" Jackson]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Quinton-Jackson-348|title=Quinton|website=Sherdog|access-date=June 10, 2017}}</ref>

In 2000, Severn returned to the UFC for UFC 27, quickly losing to Pedro Rizzo after a kick to the knee.

Severn was inducted into the [[UFC Hall of Fame]] at [[UFC 52]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=1214 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060520091359/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=1214 |archive-date=May 20, 2006 |title=Dan Severn to Join UFC Hall of Fame |work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] |date=April 15, 2005 |access-date=February 15, 2023}}</ref>

===Later career (2000–2013)===
Severn continued his MMA career on January 29, 2011, by racking up his 97th, and 8th straight, 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidefights.com/2011/01/31/52-year-old-dan-severn-wins-8th-straight-fight/|title=52 Year Old Dan Severn Wins 8th Straight Fight|access-date=July 12, 2015|archive-date=March 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326032349/http://insidefights.com/2011/01/31/52-year-old-dan-severn-wins-8th-straight-fight/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Severn defeated Cal Worsham again, this time via unanimous decision in the main event of Legends Collide 2 on February 20, 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1298557579 |title=Wrestling News and Results, WWE News, TNA News, ROH News - Wrestleview.com |author=Jean-Christophe Viau |access-date=July 12, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930071542/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1298557579 |archive-date=September 30, 2012 }}</ref>

Severn earned his 100th career victory on April 16, 2011, with a [[Submission (combat sports)|submission]] victory over Aaron Garcia at KOTC: Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmanews.com/forums/general-mma-forum/48237-dan-severn-picks-up-his-100th-career-win-past-weekend.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110719103121/http://www.mmanews.com/forums/general-mma-forum/48237-dan-severn-picks-up-his-100th-career-win-past-weekend.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 19, 2011 |title=MMA News |access-date=July 12, 2015 }}</ref>

Severn is one of only two fighters with over 100 wins in mixed martial arts. He has beaten the other fighter, Travis Fulton, and drew against him in the rematch.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1474671-dan-severn-retired-top-10-moments-from-the-beasts-career |title=Dan Severn Retired: Top 10 Moments from "The Beast's" Career |last=Harris |first=Scott |date=January 8, 2013 |website=[[Bleacher Report]] |publisher= |access-date= }}</ref><ref>{{cite podcast |host=Cody J. Saftic|title=Dan Severn: The Bogus and The Beast |website=Mixed Martial Madness |publisher=YouTube |date=11 August 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crcg7xKPsao |access-date=16 May 2022}}</ref>

===Retirement and attempted return to competition (2013–2016)===
On January 1, 2013, Severn announced his retirement from MMA competition.<ref>UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn announces MMA retirement {{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/ufc-hall-of-famer-dan-severn-announces-mma-retirement |title=UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn announces MMA retirement |access-date=January 1, 2013 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105020327/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/ufc-hall-of-famer-dan-severn-announces-mma-retirement |archive-date=January 5, 2013 }}</ref>

Severn was scheduled to face fellow mixed martial arts veteran [[Ken Shamrock]] on March 20, 2016, in a MMA match for the upstart URFight promotion. However, Shamrock claimed to have been injured during his bout with Royce Gracie at Bellator 149, and was later suspended after his pre-fight [[blood]] sample tested positive for banned substances. [[Tank Abbott]] was brought in as a late replacement but failed a pre-fight physical and the bout was scrapped altogether. Severn later appeared at the event and articulated his plans to continue his fighting career and his hopes to fight at a future URFight event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.urshow.tv/Events/UR%20Fight|title=URFight|website=URFight|publisher=URStream.tv|access-date=March 17, 2016|archive-date=March 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325213914/https://www.urshow.tv/Events/UR%20Fight|url-status=dead}}</ref> Severn later released a statement condemning Shamrock's actions and casting doubt upon his injury claims.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/19/11264824/dan-severn-pissed-at-no-balls-ken-shamrock-for-pulling-out-of-their|title=Severn irate at 'no balls' Shamrock for fight drop|date=March 19, 2016|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=March 2, 2017}}</ref>

==Professional wrestling career==
===Early career (1992–1995)===
As Severn is accomplished in amateur wrestling, he is also an accomplished professional wrestler, having competed in [[shoot wrestling|shoot style]] wrestling for [[UWF International]] in Japan, as well as the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA), and the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF) in the US. Severn claims [[Lou Thesz]] as an influence to [[professional wrestling]]. Thesz would later become a fan of Severn after watching him compete in UWFi and UFC, praising Severn's wrestling skills.

Severn originally started competing in professional wrestling in 1992 for [[UWF International|UWF-I]] (Universal Wrestling Federation International) under the Union Of Professional Wrestling Force. This is the international version and not to be confused with [[Universal Wrestling Federation (Japan)|UWF-J]] which is the Japanese version. In his debut match on November 25, 1992, he defeated [[Shigeo Miyato|Yuko Miyato]]. (also known as Shigeo Miyato)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9424|title=Shigeo Miyato « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=February 23, 2017}}</ref> He then defeated the likes of [[Yoji Anjo]], and [[Kiyoshi Tamura]], which lead to 1993. On February 14, 1993, Dan Severn was defeated by [[Nobuhiko Takada]]. This was Severn's first official loss in professional wrestling.

On January 28, 1994, Severn began to wrestle for All American Pro Wrestling (AAPW) and faced [[Shinobu Sugawara|Shinobi]] in a winning effort. One day later he beat his former trainer, [[Al Snow]] on an AAPW show.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/d/dan-severn/|title=Dan Severn|newspaper=Online World of Wrestling|access-date=February 24, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Severn began to branch out to other promotions such as [[Border City Wrestling]] (BCW) and [[Continental Championship Wrestling]] (CCW). On August 13, 1993, in UWF-I, Severn and [[Gary Albright]] defeated Kiyoshi Tamura and Nobuhiko Takada. This was Severn's first tag team match, thus beginning his tag team career. 1993 was the first year that Severn made the Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500, at No. 389.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=97&nr=87#1993|title=PWI 500 « Awards Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref>

During his time with the Union Of Professional Wrestling Force International, Severn participated in the ''Best Of The World 1994 tournament'', Dan finished before the semi-finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=542&page=16|title=Tournaments « Dan Severn « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>

On February 18, 1995, Severn was the number one contender against [[Ion Croitoru|Bruiser Bedlam]] for Midwest Territorial Wrestling Heavyweight Championship at a Midwest Territorial Wrestling (MTW) event. However, the match ended in a no contest thus saw Bedlam retain the title.

=== National Wrestling Alliance (1995–2010) ===
====NWA World Heavyweight Champion (1995–1999)====
Severn entered the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA) in 1995, making his debut for the governing body at an event on January 6, by defeating Johnny Johnson in a "wrestler versus boxer" match. On February 24, Severn defeated [[Chris Candido]] to capture his first [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship]] at a [[Smoky Mountain Wrestling]] (SMW) event. Severn made his first title defense on March 17 against Benson Lee at a [[Steel City Wrestling]] event, where he retained the title. He went on to win the UFC 5 tournament Championship in April, making him the first and only man to hold an MMA and a professional wrestling championship simultaneously.

Severn defended the title on various NWA promotions, with most of his title defenses taking place in NWA New Jersey. His challengers during his first year of title reign included [[Osamu Nishimura]], [[Tommy Cairo]], Max Anthony, [[Yoshihiro Tajiri]], [[Andre Baker (wrestler)|Andre Baker]], Tony Monroe, Geza Kalman Jr., and [[Jim Neidhart]]. He also returned to SMW, retaining the title against [[Bobby Blaze]] twice, at ''Charlotte Memories'' and ''Superbowl of Wrestling''. He toured Japan, competing for [[International Wrestling Association of Japan|International Wrestling Association]] (IWA) at [[IWA Kawasaki Dream|Kawasaki Dream]] where he defeated [[Tarzan Goto]] to retain the title in front of a massive 28,000 fans at the [[Kawasaki Stadium]]. Severn was ranked No. 4 for the "most inspirational wrestler" award and No. 35 on the PWI 500 by [[PWI|Pro Wrestling Illustrated]] in 1995.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=97&nr=74#1995|title=Most Inspirational Wrestler « Awards Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>

Severn continued to retain the title in 1996, against the likes of Jim Neidhart, Ghetto Blaster, [[Barry Darsow|Repo Man]], and Geza Kalman Jr. He also defeated his trainer [[Al Snow]] at the [[First Annual Eddie Gilbert Memorial Brawl]]. He retained the title throughout 1997 against [[Harley Lewis]], [[Jimmy Cicero]], [[Johnny Paradise]], [[Crowbar (wrestler)|Devon Storm]] and [[Fred Ottman|Typhoon]]. Severn also defended the title against the legendary [[Dory Funk Jr.]] at the [[Second Annual Eddie Gilbert Memorial Brawl]]. The match ended in a double count-out, resulting in Severn retaining the title. In the autumn of 1997, Severn returned to IWA Japan, where he retained the World Heavyweight Championship twice, against [[The Great Kabuki]] and [[Corporal Kirchner|Leatherface]].

Severn held onto the title throughout 1998, retaining against [[Franz Schumann|Franz Schuhmann]] at the [[Third Annual Eddie Gilbert Memorial Brawl]]. The other challengers for the title whom he defeated that year included [[Rod Price (wrestler)|Rod Price]], Paul Atlas, Rik Ratchet, [[Simon Diamond|Lance Diamond]], [[Doug Gilbert]], [[Craig Pittman|Sgt. Craig Pittman]], [[Matt Osborne|Doink the Clown]] and Mike Roselli. Severn's final two title defenses were at major supercards, the first against [[William Regal|Steven Regal]] at [[NWA 50th Anniversary Show|50th Anniversary Show]] and [[Hack Meyers]] at NWA Florida event ''WrestleGrowl '98''. Severn defeated both challengers to retain the title.

After holding the title for four years, Severn lost the World Heavyweight Championship to [[Naoya Ogawa]] at a Universal Fighting-Arts Organization event ''Battle in the Hama Ring'' on March 14, 1999. Severn's reign was the longest reign in over two decades and the [[List of NWA World Heavyweight Championship reigns by length|third-longest reign]] in the history of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Severn would challenge Ogawa for the title in a rematch at NWA Southwest on May 28. The match ended in a double count-out. It was restarted but ended in a five-minute time-limit draw.

====Return to the NWA (2001–2002, 2006)====
Severn returned to NWA by appearing at a NWA Florida event ''February Fury'' on February 20, 2001. The following year, Severn defeated [[Shinya Hashimoto]] to win his second NWA World Heavyweight Championship at a [[Pro Wrestling Zero1|Pro Wrestling Zero-One]] event ''Vast Energy'' on March 3, 2002. He defended the title only once against Big Kahuna at a Canadian Wrestling Federation (CWF) event on April 14. The match ended in a no contest. This title reign was controversial and short-lived, as the title was stripped from Severn when he was unable to appear on the inaugural [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] [[pay-per-view]] to defend his title; the belt was won that evening by Ken Shamrock. On July 5, Severn challenged [[Hotstuff Hernandez]] for the [[NWA National Heavyweight Championship]]. The match ended in a double disqualification.

Severn returned to NWA at its [[United Kingdom]]-based territory NWA UK Hammerlock, where he defeated Johnny Moss on February 16, 2006. Severn lost the title back to Moss two days later on February 18.

====NWA Hall of Fame (2010)====
In 2010, Severn was inducted into the [[NWA Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=542&page=12|title=Awards « Dan Severn « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>

===World Wrestling Federation (1997–1999)===
Severn made his first appearance in the WWF with the [[NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship]] on June 23, 1997, to join the [[Color commentator|color commentary]] team. Severn had not signed a contract with WWF by this point. He commentated on [[Ken Shamrock|Ken Shamrock's]] match against Rockabilly ([[Billy Gunn]]). Ken won the match with a [[Belly to belly suplex|belly-to-belly suplex]] followed by an ankle lock. After the match, the two had a stare down and eventually shook hands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pdrwrestling.net/2012/06/07/wwf-raw-is-war-06-23-97/|title=WWF: Raw is War (06.23.97)|date=June 7, 2012|website=PDRwrestling|access-date=May 22, 2017}}</ref>

As NWA champion, Severn debuted in the World Wrestling Federation in February 1998 during a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Angle|story line]] where [[NWA (wrestling stable)|the NWA]] invaded the WWF. Severn also wrestled on [[NWA territories]] at the same time during his tenure with the WWF. Severn was first seen attacking [[The Headbangers]] when they were feuding with [[Hardcore Holly|Bob Holly]] and [[Mike Polchlopek|Bart Gunn]], who were a part of the NWA invasion. In his debut match on March 31, he defeated [[2 Cold Scorpio|Flash Funk]] in quick fashion. He was briefly managed by Jim Cornette who [[Sports commentator|commentated]] during his matches and helped "[[Glossary of professional wrestling terms|get him over]]". During his entrance, he and Jim carried his titles consisting of UFC/MMA championship belts and the [[NWA World Heavyweight Title|NWA world's heavyweight title]]. Cornette stated that "He has so many titles he keeps some at home because he can't take them in the airport", which is why Dan brought his most prestigious championships. His character was portrayed as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] ([[villain]]). Like Flash Funk, he defeated multiple opponents afterwards, the likes of [[Savio Vega]] and [[Mosh (wrestler)|Mosh]], in quick fashion and by showing some of his Mixed Martial style and ability. This led to a winning streak. The NWA invasion was brief and saw the debut of [[The Midnight Express (professional wrestling)|The Midnight Express]] and a repackaged [[Jeff Jarrett]]. [[Barry Windham]] was also a member. Severn would tag team with these members from the stable. Severn would then leave the stable soon after to continue further singles competition on his own.

He feuded with old MMA rival Ken Shamrock, where the WWF played up their history in UFC. During his one-year tenure, he competed in the [[WWF Brawl For All|Brawl for All]] tournament, (a legitimate [[Shoot (professional wrestling)|shoot]] boxing competition) beating [[The Godfather (wrestler)|The Godfather]] in the first round. However, he withdrew prior to the [[Single-elimination tournament|quarterfinals]], allowing The Godfather to advance by default. He would also take part in the 1998 [[King of the Ring (1998)|King of the Ring]] tournament, defeating [[D'Lo Brown]] and [[Owen Hart]] before losing to [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] in the semi-finals.

Dan made his [[WWF Shotgun Saturday Night|WWF Shotgun Saturday night]] debut in the opening match against G.I Will in a squash match. On the June 8, 1998, episode of Monday Night Raw, Severn would (kayfabe) injure Brown's [[rib cage]] via the [[Submission hold|bow and arrow submission hold]], causing him to wear a chest protector for the next few months.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=542&page=4&year=1998&promotion=1|title=Matches « Dan Severn « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=May 22, 2017}}</ref> On July 28, 1998, Severn competed against D'Lo Brown for the [[WWF European Championship]]. He would win the match by disqualification, meaning Brown retained the championship.

Later that year he was involved in a storyline with Owen Hart, where Hart caused an (kayfabe) injury to the neck of Severn, via a [[Piledriver (professional wrestling)|piledriver]].<ref name="Encyclopedia">{{cite book|title=WWE Encyclopedia|last1=Shields|first1=Brian|last2=Sullivan|first2=Kevin|page=[https://archive.org/details/wweencyclopediad0000shie/page/73 73]|publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley|DK]]|year=2009|isbn=978-0-7566-4190-0|url=https://archive.org/details/wweencyclopediad0000shie/page/73}}</ref> He was part of the 1999 [[Royal Rumble (1999)|Royal Rumble]], being the 8th entrant and lasting almost 6 minutes before being eliminated by [[Viscera (wrestler)|Mabel]]. He left the WWF due to creative differences. His last match was on the following Raw, where [[Steve Blackman]] defeated Severn via disqualification. In house shows leading up to this, Blackman would defeat Severn every time.

According to Severn, shortly before the 1999 Royal Rumble, the WWF asked to him to tattoo "666" on his forehead ("the mark of the beast") and become an Undertaker disciple, presumably as part of his [[Ministry of Darkness]] stable forming during that time. Severn refused to do this, telling the company that he was uncomfortable with the nature of the storyline. When the company responded by telling Severn that they would bury his character if he declined to do as they asked, Severn countered by threatening to use his legitimate wrestling and fighting skills to [[list of professional wrestling terms#S|shoot]] on his coworkers and make them "look silly" in the process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/0308/590145/dan-severn-reveals-angle-that-caused-him-to-leave-wwe/|title=Dan Severn Reveals Angle That Caused Him To Leave WWE, Idea He Had To Shoot In The Royal Rumble|work=WrestlingInc.com|access-date=July 12, 2015|date=March 8, 2015}}</ref> This caused the WWF to back off on the idea, but Severn still asked for and received a release not too long after.

Severn in a recorded interview stated that the talent of the [[locker room]] was scared of him. He said he noticed this when they referred to him as "Mr. Severn" and thought it was a "[[Glossary of professional wrestling terms|rib]]" (joke) as well as wrestlers avoiding him. He asked one of the talent and they responded saying, "You scare us. We're afraid that you're going to wig out in one of our matches."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/dan-severn-says-the-wwe-locker-room-was-afraid-of-him-discusses-thoughts-on-shooting-during-the-royal-rumble/|title=411MANIA {{!}} Dan Severn Says The WWE Locker Room Was Afraid of Him, Discusses Thoughts on Shooting During The Royal Rumble|website=Dan Severn Says The WWE Locker Room Was Afraid of Him, Discusses Thoughts on Shooting During The Royal Rumble|language=en-US|access-date=May 22, 2017}}</ref>

===Independent promotions (1999–2023)===
Severn appeared in 2000 in the short-lived WXO promotion.

In 2006 Severn wrestled on ''AWE'', the television series which had 1 season and 7 episodes on the [[Fight Network|fight network]]. After this, the AWE folded due to financial issues.

In 2015, on Great North Wrestling (GNW) Dan faced [[Hannibal (wrestler)|Hannibal]] for the Great North Wrestling Canadian Championship in a losing effort.<ref>{{Citation|last=THE HANNIBAL TV|title=HANNIBAL VS DAN SEVERN - TITLE MATCH|date=April 13, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmKndXmwCIg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/XmKndXmwCIg |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|access-date=February 14, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In May 2016, Dan signed with AIW for a promotional deal. He was put into a championship tournament named the "JT Lightning Invitational Tournament 2016" Severn advanced by defeating [[Colin Delaney]]. Severn was knocked out of the tournament in the semi-finals in a fatal four-way match when [[Raymond Rowe]] was the victor against Dan, [[Tim Donst]] and [[Tracy Williams|Tracey Williams]].

On February 4, 2017, Severn was inducted into the War Wrestling Hall of Fame in [[Lima, Ohio|Lima, OH]].

On May 12, 2017, Dan Severn competed at Gladiator Championship Wrestling against Brent Myers in a winning effort via his Beast Choker finishing [[Submission wrestling|submission]] move. Then on June 3, Dan returned to Price of Glory Wrestling where he defeated "so fine" Frank Isaac Anderson, who Severn trained to become a professional wrestler.

On March 17, 2019, [[Josh Barnett]] announced via [[Twitter]] that Severn would be participating in [[Game Changer Wrestling]]'s (GCW) [[GCW Bloodsport|Bloodsport]], an event that features [[work (professional wrestling)|worked]] matches presented in a [[shoot (professional wrestling)|shoot]] style. Severn competed against former [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Frank Mir]] in Mir's professional wrestling debut at the event on April 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1068309-frank-mirs-first-wrestling-opponent-announced |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230215190732/https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1068309-frank-mirs-first-wrestling-opponent-announced |archive-date=February 15, 2023 |title=Frank Mir's First Wrestling Opponent Announced |work=WrestleZone |last=Tessier |first=Colin |date=March 17, 2019 |access-date=March 20, 2019}}</ref> Severn lost the match.

On April 5, 2019, Severn appeared for [[Major League Wrestling]] at their second [[MLW Battle Riot|Battle Riot]] event. He competed in the titular match, entering at number two and was eventually eliminated by [[Minoru Tanaka (wrestler)|Minoru Tanaka]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1078219-mlw-battle-riot-ii-results-4-5-19/2|title=MLW Battle Riot II Results (4/5/19)|date=2019-04-09|website=Wrestlezone|access-date=2019-04-12}}</ref>

===Midwest Wrestling Alliance / Price of Glory Wrestling (2004–2018)===
Severn founded Midwest Wrestling Alliance (MWA) with Mark Pennington, based out of [[Coldwater, Michigan micropolitan area|Coldwater, Michigan]] in June 2004. Utilizing the many students at his pro wrestling school Michigan [[sports camp]]s, they created the popular promotion running on a monthly basis. In 2005, the promotion was renamed Price of Glory (PoG). Severn competed many times in PoG against the likes of [[Jimmy Jacobs]], N8 Mattson, CJ Otis, Jack Thriller and more. He was a referee for Price of Glory 17: Merry Massacre in 2005.

On June 21, 2009, Severn and Johnny Dynamo had a [[Professional wrestling match types|career vs career]] match for the POGW Heavyweight Championship at ''Faded Glory IV'', where the loser would be forced to retire. After a technical match-up, Severn came out as the victor and won the Price of Glory Heavyweight championship. The show ended with the two wrestlers showing respect to each other and the roster came out to pay tribute to Dynamo's career.<ref>{{Citation|last=Price of Glory Wrestling|title=Price of Glory Wrestling: S5.E64.M490 - CAREER VS. CAREER - Dan Severn vs. Johnny Dynamo|date=June 20, 2013|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq3mcaNQ9NE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/iq3mcaNQ9NE |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|access-date=February 14, 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Severn vacated the title at ''Intrusion'' on September 13. After running for fourteen years, the promotion closed in 2018.

==Acting career==
Severn has starred in various [[movies]] and [[television]] series, starting in 1993 with ''[[Rudy (film)|Rudy]]'', in which he played a [[American football|football player]]. The movie is a [[sport]]s/[[drama]] [[film]] directed by David Anspaugh.<ref>{{Citation|title=Rudy (1993)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108002/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm|access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref>

Severn then appeared in two episodes of ''[[Nash Bridges]]'' in 1998 and 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/nash-bridges/|title=Nash Bridges|website=TV.com|access-date=February 6, 2017|archive-date=October 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151014214020/http://www.tv.com/shows/nash-bridges/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2005, he played a police captain in ''Swamp Zombies'', an [[Action film|action]]/[[Horror film|horror]] film directed by [[Len Kabasinski]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/reviews/3945/swamp-zombies-2005/|title=Swamp Zombies (2005) - Dread Central|date=November 4, 2005|newspaper=Dread Central|access-date=February 6, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2010, Severn acted as an applicant for the movie ''Minor League: A Football Story'' directed by [[Clenet Verdi-Rose]]. The movie is a sport/comedy/drama about a struggling minor league football team that is not doing well and as their newly signed coach, Severn gives the team a second chance to change things around.<ref>{{Citation|title=Minor League: A Football Story|url=http://www.filmweb.pl/film/Minor+League:+A+Football+Story-2010-516022|language=pl|access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref>

Also in 2010, Severn acted as "The Beast" in the action movie called ''Kill Factor'' directed and written by [[Leo Fong]]. The plot is about a detective on the track of a serial killer in L.A.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1388398/combined|title=Kill Factor (2010) (V)|website=IMDb|access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref>

In late 2010, Severn played himself in ''Tetherball: The Movie'' directed by Chris Nickin. It is a sports/comedy movie and the plot of the movie is that three friends decide to start a [[tetherball]] league and wind up becoming amateur athletes and have "more booze, babes, and balls than they can handle."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviefone.com/movie/tetherball-the-movie/10117602/credits/|title=Tetherball: The Movie - Movie - Cast, Crew & Credits {{!}} Moviefone|website=AOL Moviefone|language=en|access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref>

In 2012, Severn acted in the [[amateur wrestling]] movie ''Win by Fall'' directed by Chris Nickin, as the character called Coach Winters. The movie is about a wrestler named Scott Reynolds, who is the state's best 152-pound wrestler. The team's 171-pound wrestler breaks his leg and coach Winters (played by Severn) moves Scott up to the 171-pound division. If Scott wants to go to college and earn a [[scholarship]], he must win in his new weight class.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.movieinsider.com/m8623/win-by-fall|title=Win By Fall (2011) Movie: Feb. 5, 2011 - changed the production status to Complete - Movie Insider|website=Movie Insider|language=en-US|access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref>

In 2014, Severn acted in ''College Fright Night'' which is a comedy/horror movie directed by Brad Leo Lyon. Severn plays as a [[police officer]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/College-Fright-Night#tab=summary|title=College Fright Night (2014) - Financial Information|newspaper=The Numbers|access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref>

In 2016, Severn acted as a referee in ''Beyond the Game'' which is an action movie directed by Erken Ialgashev and written by J. Stephen Maunder and David Mitchell. The plot summary is contestants in a reality show have to fight to survive.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviefone.com/movie/beyond-the-game/20085494/main/|title=Beyond the Game - Movie {{!}} Moviefone|website=AOL Moviefone|language=en|access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref>

Also in 2016, Severn starred as the character Rich Chandler in ''[[The Fight Within (film)|The Fight Within]]'', which is a sport/action/romance movie directed by Michael William Gordon. The movie is based on Logan Chandler, an [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] fighter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thefightwithinmovie.com/|title=The Fight Within – On Blu-Ray, Digital, and VOD Now|website=thefightwithinmovie.com|language=en-US|access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref>

==In other media==
Severn is featured on the front covers of many martial arts magazines such as the ''[[Tae Kwon Do Times]]'' and ''Karate Kung-fu''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dansevern.com/product/january-14-taekwondo-times-dan-severn/|title=January '14 - TaeKwonDo Times - Dan Severn|work=Welcome to the Cave of Dan ~The Beast~ Severn|access-date=May 22, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Severn was born in [[Coldwater, Michigan]], and went to high school at Hill McCloy HS located in [[Montrose, Michigan]]. He has four brothers, all of whom were All-American wrestlers in high school and college.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/7/3842654/controversial-incident-caused-dan-severn-to-end-number-of-peoples|title=Dan Severn ended careers as standout wrestler|date=January 7, 2013|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=March 2, 2017}}</ref> Severn has five children. His son, David Severn, is a professional and amateur wrestler. He has won two state championships in his home state of Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sturgisjournal.com/community/bronson/x182992779/Bronson-s-Severn-wins-back-to-back-crowns  |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420050901/http://www.sturgisjournal.com/community/bronson/x182992779/Bronson-s-Severn-wins-back-to-back-crowns |archive-date=April 20, 2010 |title=Bronson's Severn wins back-to-back crowns |work=Sturgis Journal |last=Watson |first=Brandon |date=March 8, 2010 |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jrsbarbq.com/jrs-qa/sports/dan-severns-son-david-just-won-his-second-state-championship-michigan-articles-are-bel |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230171918/http://www.jrsbarbq.com/jrs-qa/sports/dan-severns-son-david-just-won-his-second-state-championship-michigan-articles-are-bel |archive-date=December 30, 2017 |title=J.R.'s Q&A |work=JRsBarBQ.com |date=March 10, 2010|access-date=February 15, 2023}}</ref>

Severn has an [[autobiography]] published named ''The Realest Guy in the Room: The Life and Times of Dan Severn''. It was co-authored by Ian Douglass and was originally published on July 7, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.musclesportmag.com/2016/07/29/dan-severn-the-realest-guy-in-the-room/|title=Dan Severn - The Realest Guy in the Room {{!}} Muscle Sport Magazine|date=July 29, 2016 |access-date=February 6, 2017}}</ref> It includes a foreword from Jim Cornette, who managed Severn during his WWF run.

Severn owns his own mixed martial arts camp in [[Coldwater, Michigan]].

==Championships and accomplishments==
===Amateur wrestling===
*[[Arizona State University]] wrestling [[Hall of Famer]]
*[[Wrestling at the 1980 Summer Olympics|1980 Summer Olympic]] team alternate
*13 National [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] wrestling [[championship]]s from 1982 to 1994
*[[1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Summer Olympic]] team alternate
*1985 [[Canada Cup]] [[Gold medal|Gold Medalist]]<ref>{{cite news|last=McHale|first=Stephen|title=Canadian wrestlers third, Cubans grapple to victory|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=November 25, 1985}}</ref>
*[[Wrestling at the 1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Summer Olympic]] team alternate
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===Mixed martial arts===
*[[Judo|'''In Judo''']]
**5th degree [[Black belt (martial arts)|black belt]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dansevern.com/product-tag/judo/|title=Welcome to the Cave of Dan ~The Beast~ Severn – Product Tags – judo|website=dansevern.com|language=en-US|access-date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>
*'''[[Jiu-Jitsu|In Jiu-jitsu]]'''
**2nd degree black belt<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fightland.vice.com/blog/dan-severn-when-wrestling-became-a-martial-art|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214010310/http://fightland.vice.com/blog/dan-severn-when-wrestling-became-a-martial-art|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 14, 2015|title=Dan Severn: When Wrestling Became a Martial Art {{!}} FIGHTLAND|work=Fightland|access-date=March 28, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*'''[[World Extreme Cagefighting]]'''
**Headlined and Won the main event of [[WEC 1]]
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|UFC 5 Tournament Championship]]
**[[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|Ultimate Ultimate 1995 Tournament Championship]]
**[[List of UFC champions#Superfight Championship|UFC Superfight Championship]] (One time, last)
**[[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|UFC 4 Tournament Runner-up]]
**[[Ultimate Fighting Championship#UFC Hall of Fame|UFC Hall of Fame]] ([[UFC Hall of Fame#Pioneer wing|Pioneer Wing]], Class of 2005)
**[[UFC 45|UFC Viewer's Choice Award]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fighttimes.com/magazine/magazine.asp?article=856|title=UFC 45: Revolution|work=Fight Times Magazine|date=March 8, 2008 |access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref>
**'''[[List_of_UFC_encyclopedia_award_recipients|UFC Encyclopedia Awards]]'''
***[[List_of_UFC_encyclopedia_award_recipients|Fight of the Night]] (Three times)<small> vs. [[Royce Gracie]], [[Paul Varelans]] and [[Mark Coleman]]</small><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 151|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 155|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 161|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref>
**First fighter to ever be awarded a [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] title belt
**Triple Crown Champion (The first in [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] history)
*'''The Danger Zone'''
**Undefeated in Danger Zone single bout competition
*'''Elite-1 MMA'''
**Elite-1 MMA [[List of UFC champions#Heavyweight Championship|Heavyweight Championship]] (one time)
*'''Continental Freefighting Alliance'''
**CFA Super [[Heavyweight]] Championship (one time)
*'''Gladiator Challenge'''
**Gladiator Challenge Superfight Heavyweight Championship (one time)
*'''[[Sherdog]]'''
**Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/14/Imagining-an-MMA-Hall-of-Fame-The-ShooIns-71497|title=Imagining an MMA Hall of Fame: The Shoo-Ins|work=Sherdog|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref>
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===Professional wrestling===
*'''Atlantic Terror Championship Wrestling'''
**ATCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="Titles"/>
*'''Canada National Wrestling Alliance'''
**MPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Massive Damage<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=94064 |title = PPW Beast Wars « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
*'''[[Cauliflower Alley Club]]'''
**Lou Thesz Award (2010)<ref name="Cauliflower2010">{{cite news|last=Johnson|first=Steve|title=Ross, DiBiase lead parade of honorees at CAC banquet|url=http://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2010/04/22/ross-dibiase-lead-parade-of-honorees-at-cac-banquet/|work=Slam Wrestling|date=April 22, 2010|access-date=September 27, 2020}}</ref>
*'''Dynamic Wrestling Alliance'''
**DWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>https://youtube.com/sYYFHVm0500 {{dead link|date=August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://dwafanpage.webs.com/titlehistories.htm | title=Title Histories | access-date=June 2, 2023 | archive-date=June 2, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602221909/https://dwafanpage.webs.com/titlehistories.htm | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.facebook.com/DynamicWrestlingAlliance?mibextid=ZbWKwL | website=[[Facebook]] }}</ref>
*'''[[George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame]]'''
**Frank Gotch Award (2002)
**George Tragos Award (2012)
**Class of 2018
*'''Great American Mat Endeavors'''
**GAME Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="Titles"/>
**GAME Strong Style Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=26662 |title = SCW/GAME Strong Style « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
*'''Global Wrestling Alliance'''
**GWA Heavyweight Championship (3 times)<ref name="Titles"/>
*'''Legends Pro Wrestling'''
**LPW Hall of Fame (Class of 2012)
*'''Monster Pro Wrestling'''
**MPW Tag Team Championships (1 time) - with Massive Damage
*'''[[National Championship Wrestling]]'''
**NCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="Titles">{{cite book | author=Royal Duncan & Gary Will | title=Wrestling Title Histories | publisher=Archeus Communications | year=2000|edition=4th | isbn=0-9698161-5-4 }}</ref>
*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance]]'''
**[[NWA United Kingdom Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA United Kingdom Heavyweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])
**[[NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champions|2 times]])
**[[NWA Hall of Fame]] (2010)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=97&nr=205#2010|title=NWA Hall Of Fame « Awards Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>
*'''Northern States Wrestling Alliance'''
**NSWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=158584|title=NSWA « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>
*'''Price of Glory Wrestling'''
**PoG Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*'''Pro Wrestling All-Stars Of Detroit'''
**Denny Kass Memorial Battle Royal (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=163941|title=PWASD « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
**Ranked No. 35 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the "[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]" in 1995<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50095.htm |access-date=July 14, 2008 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 1995 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607045407/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50095.htm |archive-date=June 7, 2008 }}</ref>
**Ranked No. 252 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=97&nr=90#1996|title=PWI 500 « Awards Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=March 28, 2017}}</ref>
*''' [[WAR (wrestling promotion)|WAR Wrestling]]'''
**WAR Hall of Fame (2017)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.limaohio.com/features/lifestyle/228303/war-to-present-hall-of-fame-wrestling-action|title=WAR to present hall of fame, wrestling action - The Lima News|date=February 2, 2017|work=The Lima News|access-date=May 6, 2018|others=LimaOhio.com|language=en-US|archive-date=December 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206213737/http://www.limaohio.com/features/lifestyle/228303/war-to-present-hall-of-fame-wrestling-action|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{col-end}}

==Mixed martial arts record==
{{MMArecordbox
| draws= 7
| nc= 
| ko-wins= 23
| ko-losses= 4
| sub-wins= 54
| sub-losses= 8
| dec-wins= 24
| dec-losses= 7
| dq-wins= 
| dq-losses= 
| other-wins= 
| other-losses= 
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 101–19–7
| Alex Rozman
| Decision (unanimous)
| Blue Blood MMA
| {{dts|2012-04-28}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Davenport, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 100–19–7
| Lee Beane
| KO (punches)
| Paul Vandale Promotions: The Beast Comes East
| {{dts|2011-05-20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:28
| [[Worcester, Massachusetts]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 100–18–7
| Ryan Fortin
| KO (punches)
| King Of The Cage: Mile Zero
| {{dts|2011-04-29}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:04
| [[Dawson Creek, British Columbia]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| {{nowrap|100–17–7}}
| Aaron Garcia
| Submission (neck crank)
| [[2011 in King of the Cage#KOTC: Texas|KOTC: Texas]]
| {{dts|2011-04-16}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:18
| [[Lubbock, Texas]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 99–17–7
| Cal Worsham
| Decision (unanimous)
| Gladiator Challenge: Legends Collide 2
| {{dts|2011-02-20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[San Jacinto, California]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 98–17–7
| Scott Fraser
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| Elite-1 MMA: Tapping Out
| {{dts|2011-01-29}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:59
| [[Moncton, New Brunswick]], Canada
| {{small|Won the Elite-1 MMA Heavyweight Title.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 97–17–7
| William Hatch
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| King of the Cage: Black Ops
| {{dts|2010-12-04}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:23
| [[Cold Lake, Alberta]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 96–17–7
| Tom Benesocky
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| King of the Cage 48
| {{dts|2010-11-21}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:33
| [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 95–17–7
| Chad Olmstead
| TKO (punches)
| King of the Cage: Lock Down
| {{dts|2010-07-30}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:27
| [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 94–17–7
| Sam Flood
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| King of the Cage: Fearless
| {{dts|2010-04-24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:24
| [[Penticton, British Columbia]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 93–17–7
| Buddie Dixion
| TKO (punches)
| King of the Cage: Thunderstruck ll
| {{dts|2010-03-18}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:22
| [[Calgary, Alberta]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 92–17–7
| Eddie Trotter
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| GFC: Gladiator Fighting Championship
| {{dts|2009-10-24}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Jenkins, Kentucky]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 91–17–7
| Woody Young
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| [[2009 in King of the Cage#KOTC: Disputed|KOTC: Disputed]]
| {{dts|2009-07-25}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:31
| [[Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 90–17–7
| Steve Eakins
| Decision (unanimous)
| Gladiator Challenge: The Beast
| {{dts|2009-05-16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Elko, Nevada]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 89–17–7
| William Richey
| Decision (split)
| Iroquois: MMA Championships 7
| {{dts|2009-01-24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Hagersville, Ontario]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 89–16–7
| Pavel Botka
| Decision
| Heaven or Hell: Hell Cage
| {{dts|2008-05-03}}
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| N/A
| [[Prague]], Czech Republic
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 89–15–7
| Damon Clark
| Submission (kimura)
| WFC: Armageddon
| {{dts|2008-04-12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:30
| [[Denver]], Colorado, United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 88–15–7
| Colin Robinson
| Decision (unanimous)
| Cage Wars: Max Extreme fighting
| {{dts|2008-03-09}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| N/A
| [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 87–15–7
| Ian Asham
| Submission (kimura)
| Iroquois: MMA Championships II
| {{dts|2008-02-09}}
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| N/A
| [[Ohsweken, Ontario]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 86–15–7
| Don Richards
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[2007 in King of the Cage#KOTC: Bad Boys|KOTC: Bad Boys]]
| {{dts|2007-11-21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Mount Pleasant, Michigan]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 85–15–7
| Jimmy Westfall
| Decision (unanimous)
| Universal Fight Promotions
| {{dts|2007-10-13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[New Mexico]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 84–15–7
| Mark Smith
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| Titans of the Pentagon
| {{dts|2007-9-22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| [[San José, Costa Rica]]
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 83–15–7
| Victor Vincelette
| Submission (choke)
| WFC: Rumble in the Red Rocks
| {{dts|2007-06-09}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:35
| [[Camp Verde, Arizona]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 82–15–7
| Terrell Pree
| Submission (armbar)
| WVF: Minot
| {{dts|2007-04-21}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:18
| [[Minot, North Dakota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 81–15–7
| Jason Keith
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| GC 60: Invasion
| {{dts|2007-03-23}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:36
| [[Farmington, New Mexico]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 80–15–7
| Kasey Geyer
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| CCCF: Riverwind Rumble
| {{dts|2007-02-24}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:25
| [[Norman, Oklahoma]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 79–15–7
| Clifford Coon
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| CCCF: Red River Riot
| {{dts|2007-02-17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:53
| [[Thackerville, Oklahoma]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 78–15–7
| [[Dave Legeno]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[2007 in Cage Rage Championships#Cage Rage 20|Cage Rage 20]]
| {{dts|2007-02-10}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[London]], England
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 78–14–7
| Wade Hamilton
| Submission (keylock)
| [[2007 in King of the Cage#KOTC: Mass Destruction|KOTC: Mass Destruction]]
| {{dts|2007-01-26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:08
| [[Mount Pleasant, Michigan]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 77–14–7
| Chris Clark
| Submission (heel hook)
| IFC: Rumble on the River 2
| {{dts|2006-11-10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:08
| [[Kearney, Nebraska]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 76–14–7
| Brian Heden
| Decision (split)
| NFA: Night of the Beast
| {{dts|2006-09-23}}
| align=center| 4
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Fargo, North Dakota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 75–14–7
| [[Skip Hall (MMA)|Skip Hall]]
| Submission (choke)
| Independent event
| {{dts|2006-08-26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| [[Alabama]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 74–14–7
| Lanny Griffin
| Submission (scarf hold)
| Indiana Martial Arts
| {{dts|2006-08-12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:46
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 73–14–7
| Robert Berry
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| MMA Total Combat 16
| {{dts|2006-06-03}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:21
| [[Spennymoor]], England
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 72–14–7
| Victor Vincelette
| TKO (submission to punches)
| WFC: Rumble in the Rockies
| {{dts|2006-01-21}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:22
| [[Loveland, Colorado]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 71–14–7
| [[Joop Kasteel]]
| KO (punch)
| [[2005 in Fighting Network Rings#Rings Holland: Men of Honor|Rings Holland: Men of Honor]]
| {{dts|2005-12-11}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:28
| [[Utrecht]], Netherlands
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 71–13–7
| [[Tyson Smith (wrestler)|Tyson Smith]]
| TKO (submission to punches)
| Action Wrestling Entertainment
| {{dts|2005-10-05}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:12
| [[Winnipeg, Manitoba]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 70–13–7
| Victor Valimaki
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[2005 in Maximum Fighting Championship#MFC 8: Resurrection|MFC 8: Resurrection]]
| {{dts|2005-09-09}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 70–12–7
| Rick Collup
| TKO (submission to knees)
| GC 39: Titans Collide
| {{dts|2005-07-17}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:11
| [[Porterville, California]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 69–12–7
| [[Shannon Ritch]]
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Extreme Wars: X-1
| {{dts|2005-07-02}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:05
| [[Honolulu]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 68–12–7
| [[Shannon Ritch]]
| Submission (keylock)
| Northern Fighting Championships
| {{dts|2005-06-03}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| N/A
| [[Alaska]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 67–12–7
| Bob Stines
| Submission
| Warrior: MMA 4
| {{dts|2005-03-12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:52
| [[Corbin, Kentucky]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 67–11–7
| Cal Worsham
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| GC 34: Legends Collide
| {{dts|2005-01-27}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:29
| [[Colusa, California]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 66–11–7
| Lee Mein
| TKO
| Continental Fighting Championships
| {{dts|2004-11-20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:41
| [[Saskatoon, Saskatchewan]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 65–11–7
| [[James Thompson (fighter)|James Thompson]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| UC 11: Wrath of the Beast
| {{dts|2004-09-12}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Bristol]], England
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 65–10–7
| Chad Rafdel
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| AFA: Beast
| {{dts|2004-07-31}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:00
| [[Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 64–10–7
| Hidetada Irie
| Decision (unanimous)
| Gladiator FC: Day 1
| {{dts|2004-06-26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Seoul]], South Korea
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 63–10–7
| Ruben Villareal
| Decision (split)
| GC 27: FightFest 2
| {{dts|2004-06-03}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Colusa, California]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 62–10–7
| Greg Lockhart
| Submission
| Dangerzone: Professional Level Cage Fighting
| {{dts|2004-04-10}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:45
| [[Osceola, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 61–10–7
| Johnathan Ivey
| Decision (unanimous)
| Hardcore Fighting Championships 3
| {{dts|2004-03-27}}
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| N/A
| [[Worcester, Massachusetts]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 60–10–7
| Tony Bonello
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| XFC 4: Australia vs The World
| {{dts|2004-03-19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:36
| [[Brisbane]], Australia
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 60–9–7
| Ulysses Castro
| Submission (verbal)
| Enter the Beast
| {{dts|2004-03-06}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:45
| [[Nanaimo, British Columbia]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 60–8–7
| Jerry Vrbanovic
| Draw
| [[2004 in King of the Cage#KOTC 33: After Shock|KOTC 33: After Shock]]
| {{dts|2004-02-20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| [[San Jacinto, California]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 60–8–6
| [[Seth Petruzelli]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[2004 in King of the Cage#KOTC 32: Bringing Heat|KOTC 32: Bringing Heat]]
| {{dts|2004-01-24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Miami, Florida]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 60–7–6
| Ray Seraille
| Submission (armbar)
| Pacific X-Treme Combat
| {{dts|2004-01-17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:03
| [[Mangilao, Guam]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 59–7–6
| Mathias Hughes
| Submission
| Seasons Beatings
| {{dts|2003-12-18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:40
| [[Winnipeg]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 58–7–6
| [[Homer Moore]]
| Draw
| RITC 54: 'The Beast' vs 'The Rock'
| {{dts|2003-10-25}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:00
| [[Phoenix, Arizona]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 58–7–5
| Gary Dudley
| TKO (punches)
| Gladiator Challenge 18
| {{dts|2003-08-21}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:08
| [[Colusa, California]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 57–7–5
| [[Dan Christison]]
| Decision (split)
| [[2003 in King of the Cage#KOTC 24: Mayhem|KOTC 24: Mayhem]]
| {{dts|2003-06-14}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 56–7–5
| Shane Moore
| Submission
| Hardcore Fighting Championships
| {{dts|2003-05-24}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:46
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 55–7–5
| Cory Timmerman
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[2003 in King of the Cage#KOTC 23: Sin City|KOTC 23: Sin City]]
| {{dts|2003-05-16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 54–7–5
| Ulysses Castro
| Decision
| [[2003 in Maximum Fighting Championship#MFC 6: Road To Gold|MFC 6: Road To Gold]]
| {{dts|2003-02-22}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Lethbridge, Alberta]], Canada
| 
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 54–6–5
| Pat Stano
| Draw
| War at the Shore
| {{dts|2003-01-17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 54–6–4
| Mike Ward
| Submission (bulldog choke)
| UC 4: Eyes of the Beast
| {{dts|2002-12-01}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1:42
| [[Chippenham]], England
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 53–6–4
| [[Justin Eilers]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| VFC 3: Total Chaos
| {{dts|2002-11-23}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Council Bluffs, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 52–6–4
| Mark Smith
| Submission (keylock)
| [[2002 in King of the Cage#KOTC 18: Sudden Impact|KOTC 18: Sudden Impact]]
| {{dts|2002-11-01}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:56
| [[Reno, Nevada]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 51–6–4
| [[Dan Christison]]
| Decision
| Aztec Challenge 1
| {{dts|2002-09-06}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Ciudad Juárez]], Mexico
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 50–6–4
| John Jensen
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| [[2002 in King of the Cage#KOTC 14: 5150|KOTC 14: 5150]]
| {{dts|2002-06-19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Bernalillo, New Mexico]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 49–6–4
| Steve Sayegh
| TKO (submission to punches)
| Dangerzone: Caged Heat
| {{dts|2002-04-13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:45
| [[New Town, North Dakota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 48–6–4
| [[Forrest Griffin]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| RSF 5: New Blood Conflict
| {{dts|2001-10-27}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:00
| [[Augusta, Georgia]], United States
| 
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 47–6–4
| [[Travis Fulton]]
| Draw
| Iowa Challenge 3
| {{dts|2001-09-22}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Waterloo, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 47–6–3
| Lenn Walker
| TKO (submission to punches)
| UW: St. Paul
| {{dts|2001-07-15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:49
| [[Saint Paul, Minnesota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 46–6–3
| [[Travis Fulton]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[WEC 1]]
| {{dts|2001-06-30}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Lemoore, California]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 45–6–3
| [[Wes Sims (fighter)|Wes Sims]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| RSF 2: Attack at the Track
| {{dts|2001-06-23}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:00
| [[Chester, West Virginia]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 44–6–3
| [[Harry Moskowitz]]
| Submission (keylock)
| Reality Combat Fighting 11
| {{dts|2001-05-10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:12
| [[Houma, Louisiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 43–6–3
| Jonathan Wiezorek
| Submission (choke)
| RSF 1: Redemption in the Valley
| {{dts|2001-04-21}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:03
| [[Wheeling, West Virginia]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 43–5–3
| Aaron Keeney
| Submission (keylock)
| Dangerzone: Insane In Ft. Wayne
| {{dts|2000-11-25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:03
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 42–5–3
| [[Travis Fulton]]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Dangerzone: Night of the Beast
| {{dts|2000-10-28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:01
| [[Lynchburg, Virginia]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 41–5–3
| [[Pedro Rizzo]]
| TKO (submission to leg kicks)
| [[2000 in UFC#UFC 27: Ultimate Bad Boyz|UFC 27]]
| {{dts|2000-09-22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:33
| [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 41–4–3
| Andrei Kopylov
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[2000 in Fighting Network Rings#Rings: Millennium Combine 3|Rings: Millennium Combine 3]]
| {{dts|2000-08-23}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Osaka]], Japan
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 40–4–3
| John Dixson
| Submission (keylock)
| Continental Freefighting Alliance 2
| {{dts|2000-07-19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:18
| [[Corinth, Mississippi]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 39–4–3
| Ron Rumpf
| Submission (keylock)
| Dangerzone: Battle At The Bear
| {{dts|2000-07-08}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:54
| [[New Town, North Dakota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 38–4–3
| Bob Stines
| Submission (neck crank)
| Dangerzone: Ft. Wayne 2
| {{dts|2000-05-20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:44
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 37–4–3
| Marcus Silveira
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| WEF 9: World Class
| {{dts|2000-05-13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:46
| [[Evansville, Indiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 36–4–3
| [[Bart Vale]]
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| CFA 1: Collision at the Crossroads
| {{dts|2000-03-25}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:36
| [[Corinth, Mississippi]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 35–4–3
| [[Josh Barnett]]
| Submission (armbar)
| SuperBrawl 16
| {{dts|2000-02-08}}
| align=center| 4
| align=center| 1:21
| [[Honolulu]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 35–3–3
| Mark Jaquith
| Decision
| Dangerzone: Ft. Wayne
| {{dts|1999-11-22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 15:00
| [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 34–3–3
| Phil Ortiz
| Submission (keylock)
| Extreme Challenge 28
| {{dts|1999-10-09}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:55
| [[Ogden, Utah]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 33–3–3
| David Ferguson
| TKO (submission to punches)
| Dangerzone: Ft. Smith
| {{dts|1999-09-18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 8:36
| [[Fort Smith, Arkansas]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 32–3–3
| Nick Starks
| Decision
| Ultimate Reality Fighting
| {{dts|1999-07-18}}
| align=center| N/A
| align=center| 0:00
| [[Orlando, Florida]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 31–3–3
| Brad Kohler
| TKO (slam)
| Ultimate Wrestling
| {{dts|1999-06-25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 7:57
| [[Cleveland, Ohio]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 30–3–3
| Slade Martin
| Submission (keylock)
| Dangerzone: Mahnomen
| {{dts|1999-06-19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:30
| [[Mahnomen, Minnesota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 29–3–3
| Ross Quam
| Submission (jaw lock)
| Brawl in the Black Hills 1
| {{dts|1999-05-15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| [[Rapid City, South Dakota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 28–3–3
| [[Kevin Rosier]]
| Submission (bulldog choke)
| Cage Combat 1
| {{dts|1998-12-08}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:00
| [[Conesville, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 27–3–3
| Joe Frailey
| Submission (armbar)
| SuperBrawl 9
| {{dts|1998-09-19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:02
| [[El Paso, Texas]], United States
| 
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 26–3–3
| [[Pat Miletich]]
| Draw
| Extreme Challenge 20
| {{dts|1998-08-22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 20:00
| [[Davenport, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 26–3–2
| Chris Franco
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| SuperBrawl 8
| {{dts|1998-08-04}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:55
| [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 25–3–2
| [[Sam Adkins (fighter)|Sam Adkins]]
| Submission (fatigue)
| International Fighting Championships 8: Showdown at Shooting Star
| {{dts|1998-06-20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 12:53
| [[Mahnomen, Minnesota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 24–3–2
| Steve Miller
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| World Shoot Wrestling
| {{dts|1998-06-12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:45
| [[Pasadena, Texas]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 23–3–2
| John Calvo
| TKO (punches)
| SuperBrawl 7
| {{dts|1998-04-25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:38
| [[Guam]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 22–3–2
| [[Travis Fulton]]
| Submission (keylock)
| Gladiators 2
| {{dts|1998-04-18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 10:39
| [[Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–3–2
| [[Kevin Rosier]]
| TKO (knees)
| Extreme Challenge 15
| {{dts|1998-02-27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:53
| [[Muncie, Indiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 20–3–2
| [[Kimo Leopoldo]]
| Draw (time limit)
| [[Pride 1]]
| {{dts|1997-10-11}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 30:00
| [[Tokyo]], Japan
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–3–1
| John Renfroe
| Submission (keylock)
| International Fighting Championships 6: Battle at Four Bears
| {{dts|1997-09-20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:28
| [[New Town, North Dakota]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–3–1
| John Dixson
| TKO (submission to punches)
| International Fighting Championships 5: Battle in the Bayou
| {{dts|1997-09-05}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:33
| [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–3–1
| Lance Gibson
| Submission (keylock)
| SuperBrawl 5
| {{dts|1997-08-23}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 26:22
| [[Guam]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–3–1
| [[Paul Buentello]]
| Submission (headlock)
| Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 6
| {{dts|1997-08-16}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:55
| [[Amarillo, Texas]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–3–1
| [[Ebenezer Fontes Braga]]
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| [[International Vale Tudo Championship]] 1: Real Fight Tournament
| {{dts|1997-07-06}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 8:17
| Brazil
| 
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 15–3–1
| [[Jeremy Horn]]
| Draw
| Extreme Challenge 7
| {{dts|1997-06-25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 20:00
| [[Council Bluffs, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–3
| John Renfroe
| TKO (punches)
| Extreme Challenge 6
| {{dts|1997-05-10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:29
| [[Battle Creek, Michigan]], United States
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 14–3
| [[Mark Coleman]]
| Submission (scarf hold)
| [[UFC 12]]
| {{dts|1997-02-07}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:57
| [[Dothan, Alabama]], United States
| {{small|For the inaugural [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]]. Heavyweight title was unified with the [[List of UFC Champions#Superfight Championship|UFC Superfight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–2
| Steven Goss
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Extreme Challenge 1
| {{dts|1996-11-23}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:53
| [[Des Moines, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–2
| [[Mitsuhiro Matsunaga]]
| Submission (reverse armbar)
| U-Japan
| {{dts|1996-11-17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:32
| [[Tokyo]], Japan
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–2
| Mario Neto
| Decision
| Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 4
| {{dts|1996-10-22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 40:00
| Brazil
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–2
| Dennis Reed
| Submission (neck crank)
| Brawl at the Ballpark 1
| {{dts|1996-09-01}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:10
| [[Davenport, Iowa]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–2
| Doug Murphy
| Submission (keylock)
| Vale Tudo Japan 1996
| {{dts|1996-07-07}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:23
| [[Urayasu, Chiba]], Japan
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–2
| [[Ken Shamrock]]
| Decision (split)
| [[UFC 9]]
| {{dts|1996-05-17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 30:00
| [[Detroit, Michigan]], United States
| {{small|Won the [[List of UFC champions#Superfight Championship|UFC Superfight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–2
| [[Oleg Taktarov]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| rowspan=3|[[Ultimate Ultimate 1995]]
| rowspan=3|{{dts|1995-12-16}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 30:00
| rowspan=3|[[Denver, Colorado]], United States
| {{small|Won the Ultimate Ultimate 95 Tournament.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–2
| [[Tank Abbott]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 18:00
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–2
| [[Paul Varelans]]
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:40
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–2
| [[Ken Shamrock]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| [[UFC 6]]
| {{dts|1995-07-14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:14
| [[Casper, Wyoming]], United States
| {{small|For the [[List of UFC champions#Superfight Championship|UFC Superfight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| [[Dave Beneteau]]
| Submission (keylock)
| rowspan=3|[[UFC 5]]
| rowspan=3|{{dts|1995-04-07}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:01
| rowspan=3|[[Charlotte, North Carolina]], United States
| {{small|Won the UFC 5 Tournament.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
| [[Oleg Taktarov]]
| TKO (cut)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:21
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| [[Joe Charles]]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:38
| 
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 2–1
| [[Royce Gracie]]
| Submission (triangle choke)
| rowspan=3|[[UFC 4]]
| rowspan=3|{{dts|1994-12-16}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 15:49
| rowspan=3|[[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], United States
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| [[Marcus Bossett]]
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:52
| 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| [[Anthony Macias]]
| Submission (choke)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:45
| 
{{end}}
<ref>{{Cite web  |title=Dan |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Dan-Severn-52 |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[The NWA (wrestling stable)]]
*[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]
*[[List of professional wrestlers by MMA record]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
*''The Realest Guy in the Room: The Life and Times of Dan Severn'' (July 2016) {{ISBN|9781326723835}}
*''The Ultimate Guide to Preventing and Treating MMA Injuries: Featuring advice from UFC Hall of Famers Randy Couture, Ken Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Pat Miletich, Dan Severn and more!'' (May 2016) {{ISBN|9781770411722}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*{{Official website|http://dansevern.com/}}
*{{Sherdog}}
*{{UFC|dan-severn}}
*[https://www.iat.uni-leipzig.de/datenbanken/dbwrestling/daten.php?spid=1DD14EB95EB14B90BF2E2A2031298F22 Dan Severn] at the [[United World Wrestling]] Database
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080914181736/http://www.riverhorse.tv/CATCH/ Website of the film ''Catch - the hold not taken'', featuring Dan Severn, a documentary on the impact of wrestling in the UFC]
*[http://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=interviews&art=1&jahr=2002&interview=110&version=1 Interview on Genickbruch.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090816105337/http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/wrestlers.php?wrestler=887 Dan Severn at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame]
*[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/elevationradio/2009/10/23/elevation-radio-with-jpk Dan Severn's interview with John Kline of Elevation Radio]
*[http://www.blogtalkradio.com/musclesport-mag/2009/06/16/musclesport-radio MuscleSport Radio interview with Joe Pietaro, June 16, 2009]
*{{IMDb name|0786353}}
*{{Professional wrestling profiles}}

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