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Dan Severn

Nickname The Beast Birthdate 6/8/1958
Height / Weight 6'2" - 250lbs Place of Birth Coldwater, Michigan, United States

Dan 'The Beast' Severn is one of the pioneers of Mixed Martial Arts. Severn began his MMA career competing in the early Ultimate Fighter Championship tournaments. With over 100 professional MMA fights on his record, Severn holds notable wins over legends like Tank Abbot and Ken Shamrock.

Last Fight

UFC 4

Dec 16, 1994 10:00 PM EST
TBA vs Dan Severn

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