Dan Evensen

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.

Record:	10-4-0
Summary:	Strong and agile

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Viking
From:	Arendal Norway
Age:	39
Height:	6' 3" ( 190 cm )
Weight:	250 lb ( 113 kg )

Media

Just 3-0 as a mixed martial artist, New Orleans native Pat Barry comes to the UFC with other experience: 18 wins as a pro kickboxer. His opponent, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt, Dan Evensen, has a rep of his own with six of his 10 wins coming via TKO.

Dec 27, 2008
Cheick Kongo looks to get back to his winning ways as he takes on newcomer Dan Evensen at UFC® 87.

Aug 09, 2008

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

11% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

100% Clinch

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Pat Barry	UFC® 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008 Dec 27, 2008	6	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Dan Evensen	UFC® 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008 Dec 27, 2008	0	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 87: SEEK AND DESTROY Aug 9, 2008	23	2	0	1	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Dan Evensen	UFC® 87: SEEK AND DESTROY Aug 9, 2008	2	0	2	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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Biography

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting five years ago, but have been in sports since I was six years old. While working as an engineer on cruise ships I had decided I needed to get on a diet to lose some weight. From there I discovered shootfighting in Norway and found out I was good at whipping some ASS!

What ranks and titles have you held? Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? Forest Griffin and Fedor Emelianenko

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? As a kid I imagined myself in the Olympics. The UFC is my Olympics NOW!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes! Chief Marine Engineer

What was your job before you started fighting? Marine Engineer

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? National Kickboxing Champion (Norway), three-time State Toughman Champion, Sweet 16 Finalist

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? K1 veteran / Gladiator Challenge Heavyweight Champion (1 Title Defense)

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown Belt: Kickboxing (WACO) Arendal Kickboxing - Purple Belt: BJJ (John Lewis)

Favorite grappling technique: Sweeps

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook