Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Dan Severn

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American mixed martial artist Dan Severn.
Last updated on September 18, 2024.
Dan Severn

Daniel DeWayne Severn, nicknamed "The Beast", is an American retired mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and professional wrestler. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Severn is considered one of the leading pioneers of mixed martial arts and the first true world-class wrestler to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is best known for his success in the early years of the UFC where he became the only UFC Triple Crown champion in history. Severn has also competed in King of the Cage, PRIDE FC, Cage Rage, WEC, RINGS and MFC, and holds a professional MMA Record of 101โ€“19โ€“7.

From the public's perspective, they like to see guys that go out there and stand. Now, if you happen to be one of those two athletes that are standing out there and trading with each other, afterwards you would disagree with those people. The spectators are not on the receiving end of all those strikes. I have young guys who say, "I like to stand and trade." I say, "Really? Then you are not a very intelligent fighter."
I just like doing a lot of different things. People need a reason to get their butts out of bed and do something. โ€” ยฉ Dan Severn
I just like doing a lot of different things. People need a reason to get their butts out of bed and do something.
I thank God for my talents but, it took many years to achieve some of my goals. I work hard on a daily basis trying to maintain a certain fitness level, run two businesses, and teach classes in the fight game and pro wrestling.
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