Dan Severn challenges Royce Gracie to retirement match in Brazil

by Press Release on Apr 16, 2011 4:04 PM EDT in UFC News

MICHIGAN (April 16, 2011) - Since the hint of a UFC Event in Brazil hit the Online Rumor Mill, Dan Severn has been passionate about his intentions to take part in this event as being his finale match to his fans and the MMA Community.

Dan has said on numerous occasions that if he had the opportunity to have such a match in Brazil, he would want it to be with Royce Gracie.

In light of Royce publically announcing his intent to take part in a UFC Event in Brazil, Dan Severn is, officially, throwing out the challenge to Royce Gracie.

Wanting to take it to the cage, one last time, in an all-out ground war; Two legends of the Octagon can thrill and amaze the UFC audience of yesterday and today, one last time.

Also, in a rare behind-the-scenes-look, Dan Severn is opening up his comeback trail training to his fans by allowing a production crew to chronicle the challenges, emotion and even the levity of a battle-tested Hall of Fame Champ, dusting off his boots, for one last run.

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Man

everybody wants a piece of Royce.

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.
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by Geno Mrosko on Apr 16, 2011 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Really though.

But at least Severn is, you know, an MMA fighter. But the problem with this fight for an event in Brazil is that Royce would lose. Severn may be collecting social security, but he’s also been fighting regularly and would have a 60-70 lb weight advantage. He’s a lot more submission savvy than he was when they first met, and he’s not getting triangled by Royce again. That being said, it would seem somewhat fitting for the two of them to retire following a fight against each other in Brazil. I could live with one final battle of legends.

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by TheGreg on Apr 16, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Does anyone else think Severn looks kind of Mike Brady-like?

Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.

by P-Dub on Apr 16, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Just Greg

and Marcia, Cindy, Jan, Bobby, Peter and Alice.

Still think Jones is all hype? All aboard the JBJ train - nonbelievers prior to 126 are not welcome.

by hairybumcrack on Apr 16, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

you forgot Jan.

and tiger.
also sam the butcher.

Ok Takashi what do you got?
I sink I have a frush.
What the fuck is a frush?
A frush.
Oh, well I got two 7's and two 7's beats a frush.
Oh sank a you!

by arm.bar.bandit on Apr 16, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

by TheKoRnReeper on Apr 17, 2011 4:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Geraldo Rivera

by The Masked Marauder on Apr 16, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

greko roman FTW

Ok Takashi what do you got?
I sink I have a frush.
What the fuck is a frush?
A frush.
Oh, well I got two 7's and two 7's beats a frush.
Oh sank a you!

by arm.bar.bandit on Apr 16, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

i'm surprised this many people even know who royce and the beast are.

Ok Takashi what do you got?
I sink I have a frush.
What the fuck is a frush?
A frush.
Oh, well I got two 7's and two 7's beats a frush.
Oh sank a you!

by arm.bar.bandit on Apr 16, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

ditto

by TheKoRnReeper on Apr 17, 2011 4:32 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s like UFC 1 all over again can we get some bare knuckles and and a tournament going on

There's no "I" in team but there is a "u" in cunt!!!

by malito3og3 on Apr 16, 2011 4:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Only Dan Severn was not at UFC 1.

by Erik Preston on Apr 16, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Two old school styles

One final match. Severn has been staying active. I would like to see this happen

by unsoundmma on Apr 16, 2011 4:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Love the idea of Severn /Royce

Would be a fitting final fight before retirement. Also, really looking forward to the Severn documentary.

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by ---Cole--- on Apr 17, 2011 12:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

makes total sense

If shamrock can’t do it who better. Putting royce against an active ufc guy would be murder. I’d prefer kenny vs gracie though

by ElStIkO on Apr 16, 2011 4:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Ben Stiller moved down to 145

Royce’s last fight was at 170

Danago should be banned from mmamania

by COOLKALE91 on Apr 16, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

This the best match they can make for Royce and bring saku to fight renzo

Jones vs Shogun is gonna be one of the best fights eva!

by ChinoUFAF on Apr 16, 2011 4:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

now this is a fight i can get behind.

Fighting solves everything.

by Two_Words on Apr 16, 2011 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

by Chorongota on Apr 16, 2011 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

this would be so awesome

Please make it happen!

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by Orcus on Apr 16, 2011 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

Hi orcus

Nice sig.

by Chorongota on Apr 16, 2011 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks man :p

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by Orcus on Apr 16, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Orcus?

Changed you nickname?

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by Eduardo Cruz on Apr 17, 2011 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Seriously! I'm already...

Seeing people shit on this.

I would LOVE to see this fight!

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by Sergio Hernandez on Apr 16, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely

If they can get past the weight issue, this would be amazing.

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by Jay Bittner on Apr 18, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess it makes sense

for this fight to happen, but I’m not sure how entertaining it could actually be. Sure, the sentimental and nostalgic value is there, but christ…they’re fucking senior citizens. Will then even get past a round or even half a round???…lol

by mania~is~the~best on Apr 16, 2011 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

Sure will

Severn has lay n’ pray down to an art

Severn by suffocation

Danago should be banned from mmamania

by COOLKALE91 on Apr 16, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

SAT-style

Severn : Lay n Pray :: Coleman : Ground n Pound

Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.

by P-Dub on Apr 16, 2011 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

Danago should be banned from mmamania

by COOLKALE91 on Apr 16, 2011 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

*they

by mania~is~the~best on Apr 16, 2011 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

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by _Felix_ on Apr 16, 2011 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Anyone think Royce will actually take it??

Would be so fun to see!!!

by theultimate on Apr 16, 2011 5:14 PM EDT reply actions

Shamrock vs Gracie The Final Chapter

See it started in America in Shammy’s backyard now let’s see them end it in Royce’s. Plus it makes sense they are BOTH on the outs……no they are both already out, but aw hell let em scrap it out one more time!

by youropinionnmine on Apr 16, 2011 5:16 PM EDT reply actions

This fight sounds like it makes sense but it really does not Royce will be destroyed in such a rematch

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by Khaos_Warrior on Apr 16, 2011 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Hell no.

I wanna see that old Bastard defend his title in Moncton!

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by D-MoB on Apr 16, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

Does....

…Brazil have a sort of Athletic Commission like we do here in the states regarding MMA? Like I know this kind of weight class difference wouldn’t happen in any Legit MMA Promotion here in the states, but does anyone know? I would almost be interested in seeing this fight. It would be a nice throwback to the old days.

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by Beartrap on Apr 16, 2011 5:53 PM EDT reply actions

The only fight that makes sense is Shamrock.

Wow, never thought i’d say that again.

by BoscoTW on Apr 16, 2011 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

is there a way to un rec a comment even though it wasn't rec'd?

this one qualifies for that

Ok Takashi what do you got?
I sink I have a frush.
What the fuck is a frush?
A frush.
Oh, well I got two 7's and two 7's beats a frush.
Oh sank a you!

by arm.bar.bandit on Apr 16, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

The UFC could let Ken work off some of that money he owes them after that massive lawsuit failure…lol. I don’t think Dana fucking white would allow that fight though…..not that bad of an idea though.

by Modusopks on Apr 16, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Royce is calling out Matt Hughes.

Learn JiuJitsu, it's fun.

by RolloTomasi on Apr 16, 2011 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

Says who?

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.
Twitter -- @GenoMrosko

by Geno Mrosko on Apr 16, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

see for yourself

http://www.amishrakefight.org/gfy/

Ok Takashi what do you got?
I sink I have a frush.
What the fuck is a frush?
A frush.
Oh, well I got two 7's and two 7's beats a frush.
Oh sank a you!

by arm.bar.bandit on Apr 16, 2011 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Banned.

Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.
Twitter -- @GenoMrosko

by Geno Mrosko on Apr 16, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

rec'd and flagged all at once

Ok Takashi what do you got?
I sink I have a frush.
What the fuck is a frush?
A frush.
Oh, well I got two 7's and two 7's beats a frush.
Oh sank a you!

by arm.bar.bandit on Apr 16, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

love it!

I am so sorry MMA fans for my lapse in judgement for picking Daley over Nick. I should have believed Phasebook when he said that Diaz will beat Daley convincingly. I hope Bones Jones will salvage my reputation.

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by scarnon on Apr 16, 2011 9:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

i was shocked watching go on and on about hughes last night,

This is a much better idea.

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by DetroitDrew1980 on Apr 16, 2011 7:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Says Royce.

On Inside MMA last night.

Learn JiuJitsu, it's fun.

by RolloTomasi on Apr 16, 2011 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

……..not a good idea Royce……does he not recall how their last fight went?

by Modusopks on Apr 16, 2011 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

/checks calendar

Oh OK. For a second there I thought this was 1995.

I'm your huckleberry.

by Brizzle T on Apr 16, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions

I totally agree

with their being too much of a weight discrepancy . This isn’t a single digit UFC fight where everyone in the United States thought “BJJ” was a sexual term. It definitely wouldn’t be the same type of fight as the first one. Even Shamrock isn’t in the same weight class as Severn. (I’m sure if he fought Shane Carwin, or a modern HW, we see a repeat of Gracie/Hughes)

by Sammy Noodleman on Apr 16, 2011 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

Man as much as I think this fight would be boring as piss with Severn laying on Royce for three rounds I have a great deal of respect for Dan and I would not mind this fight tbf. Old school ftw.

by Modusopks on Apr 16, 2011 7:09 PM EDT reply actions

Severn is the man.

Bring the Cup home to Detroit in 2011!!!

by KGW on Apr 16, 2011 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Dan has been active, tha author makes it sound like he hasnt fought in years

by will82ndcib on Apr 16, 2011 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

Would love to see Severn and Royce fight again, but not really

I can only imagine how tired these guys would be heading into rounds two and three, maybe even minutes two and three. With that said, I would watch it with interest haha! Book it DFW!

Michael Bisping - hahaha!

by MichaelD8 on Apr 16, 2011 10:22 PM EDT reply actions