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My Take
Dan Severn, "the Beast", commands my respect as a true pioneer of mixed martial arts. A genuine amateur wrestler forged at Arizona State, he stepped into the chaotic early UFC when rules barely existed and proved a world-class grappler could thrive in that cage. That mattered: he showed the sport had a wrestling foundation worth taking seriously. He crossed freely between professional wrestling, judo, and MMA, building bridges instead of burning them. He never needed loud theatrics; his ability did the silencing. Now a UFC Hall of Famer, Severn laid groundwork that later fighters stand on, and I tip my hat to him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Severn
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・スバーン
- Reading
- だん・すばーん
- Born
- June 8, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Coldwater, Michigan, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / judoka / mixed martial arts fighter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Arizona State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.the-beast.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Severn born?
Born June 8, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Dan Severn from?
Dan Severn is from Coldwater, Michigan, United States.
What does Dan Severn do?
Dan Severn works as professional wrestler, judoka, mixed martial arts fighter.
How tall is Dan Severn?
Dan Severn is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.