Best fights of Dan Severn
Over 17 years as a professional, Dan Severn has compiled a 101-19-7 (77) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dan Severn defeats Ken Shamrock in their 2nd fight
On May 17, 1996 Dan Severn fought Ken Shamrock for the UFC Superfight title. It was their second meeting. Severn was 37 years old with a record of 8-2, and Shamrock was 32 with a record of 22-4-2. Both Severn and Shamrock were on a 3-fight winning streak. Severn won via split decision. Crowned the new champion.
2. Dan Severn submits Travis Fulton in their 2nd fight
On October 28, 2000 Dan Severn faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Severn was 42 years old with a record of 41-5-3, and Fulton was 23 with a record of 81-26-6. Severn was coming off a loss, while Fulton was on a 7-fight winning streak. Severn submitted Travis Fulton via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Dan Severn draws with Travis Fulton in their 4th fight
On September 22, 2001 Dan Severn faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. It was their fourth meeting. Severn was 43 years old with a record of 47-6-3, and Fulton was 24 with a record of 98-32-8. Severn was on a 4-fight winning streak and Fulton was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Dan Severn defeats Oleg Taktarov in their 2nd fight
On December 16, 1995 Dan Severn fought Oleg Taktarov for the vacant Ultimate Ultimate 95 Tournament title. It was their second meeting. Severn was 37 years old with a record of 7-2, and Taktarov was 28 with a record of 9-1-1. Both Severn and Taktarov were on a 2-fight winning streak. Severn won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Dan Severn draws with Pat Miletich
On August 22, 1998 Dan Severn faced Pat Miletich in a heavyweight bout. Severn was 40 years old with a record of 26-3-2, and Miletich was 30 with a record of 20-1-1. Severn was on a 6-fight winning streak and Miletich was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
6. Dan Severn draws with Homer Moore
On October 25, 2003 Dan Severn faced Homer Moore in a heavyweight bout. Severn was 45 years old with a record of 58-7-5, and Moore was 31 with a record of 19-3-1. Severn was on a 4-fight winning streak and Moore was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Dan Severn draws with Kimo Leopoldo
On October 11, 1997 Dan Severn faced Kimo Leopoldo in a heavyweight bout. Severn was 39 years old with a record of 20-3-1, and Leopoldo was 29 with a record of 8-2. Both Severn and Leopoldo were on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. Dan Severn defeats Travis Fulton in their 3rd fight
On June 30, 2001 Dan Severn faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Severn was 43 years old with a record of 45-6-3, and Fulton was 24 with a record of 95-31-8. Severn was on a 2-fight winning streak and Fulton was on a 7-fight winning streak. Severn won via unanimous decision.
9. Dan Severn submits Travis Fulton
On April 18, 1998 Dan Severn faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. Severn was 39 years old with a record of 21-3-2, and Fulton was 20 with a record of 27-8-2. Severn was coming off a win and Fulton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Severn submitted Travis Fulton via keylock in the 1st round.
10. Dan Severn draws with Jeremy Horn
On June 25, 1997 Dan Severn faced Jeremy Horn in a heavyweight bout. Severn was 39 years old with a record of 15-3, and Horn was 21 with a record of 7-2. Severn was coming off a win, while Horn was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.