Dan Severn is a mixed martial arts fighter and professional wrestler. He has worked in organizations such as the UFC and World Wrestling Federation.

Dan Severn followed up success in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling by entering the UFC in 1994. He would win the UFC 5 tournament as well as The Ultimate Ultimate tournament in 1995. In addition to competing, Severn has also trained and mentored several notable MMA fighters.

Severn has worked in professional wrestling organizations such as the National Wrestling Alliance and World Wrestling Federation. He has also performed for Japan's UWF International. In 1995, Severn won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Chris Candido. Severn also won the UFC title in the same year, making him the only man to hold both an MMA and professional wrestling title at the same time.

• Wins: 86
  • By knockout: 13
  • By submission: 53
  • By decision: 20
• Losses: 15
  • By knockout: 1
  • By submission: 8
  • By decision: 6
• Draws: 7SHERDOG: Dan Severn Stats

• SherDog.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 2"
  • Weight: 250 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1994

• June 8, 1958: Born

• 1994: Began with UFC

• 1995: Won Ultimate Ultimate 1995

• 1995: Won UFC 5 Tournament

• 1995: Entered the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)

• 1996: Won Vale tudo in Japan

• 1998: Won IFC

• 2001: Won the NWA World Heavyweight Title

• 2002: Received the Frank Gotch Award

• 2005: Inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame

• 2007: Won KOTC

• 2008: President of Price of Glory Wrestling in Coldwater, Michigan