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Captain Epic 27 Member Since: 9/12/12 Posts: 13	RIP Great fighter, greater man. really wish we could see that documentary You have ignored this user.

10/3/12 12:49 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
The Professional 6 Member Since: 8/7/08 Posts: 10	What happened with "once I was a champion?" I remember the buzz well over a year ago. The website hasn't had an update for almost as long. You have ignored this user.

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MMAAdvertising 12 Member Since: 8/1/09 Posts: 33	Gone but never forgotten, Evan's memory and his lasting impact will forever be remembered. Believe in the power of ONE. Rest in Peace Evan. You are missed. You have ignored this user.

10/3/12 10:50 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Diesel67 Edited: 10/03/12 10:50 AM Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 2690	Here's Tanner's face after David Loiseau's elbows got thru with him. The Crow had the best elbows in the business at the time - the title has since passed to Bones Jones. What ever became of The Crow? RIP Tanner. You have ignored this user.

10/3/12 10:55 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
MMAAdvertising 12 Member Since: 8/1/09 Posts: 34	Nice to see these threads but sad at the same time. You have ignored this user.

10/3/12 10:55 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Big Pun Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 30396	Evan was just a guy born out of his time. You have ignored this user.

10/3/12 11:13 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Greenup 47 Member Since: 11/26/09 Posts: 4712	Seemed like a great man R.I.P. You have ignored this user.

10/6/12 1:11 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Believe in the Power of One Member Since: 4/26/10 Posts: 1056	My wife may be pregnant (too soon to be positive), and if it is a boy, she is letting me name him "Evan Tanner or Tanner Evan". You have ignored this user.

10/7/12 12:58 AM

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fuerstma

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I was going through a rough time in my life and (in spite of my reluctance at reaching out socially) started chatting with Mr. Tanner. During my darker times he was quite pleasant and encouraged me to keep on training. Hate to look back and second guess, but I'm sure he himself was going through some dark times himself.

Needless to say, he made a fan for life which continues until this very day. Getting emotional just thinking about it. Hope Evan is still rockin' today.

10/9/12 3:45 AM

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MasterofMartialArts 56 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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shorebreaker420 -
Nicknitro -
shorebreaker420 - Everybody thought that Terrell guy was the next best thing, Tanner came in the beat the brakes off that boy.. Ill never forget that fight

That was the first UFC PPV I ever watched, pretty much my first experience with MMA in general. He had the samurai hairstyle that fight too.
1st time i saw ufc, back in 2000, rented ufc 2 and 3 from a lil movie rental place that had jus opened up.. I never looked back, i breath mma... I check these apps ever 20 minutes through out the day, im obessed

That's quite a refreshing statement.

10/9/12 5:21 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
sexypex Member Since: 10/4/12 Posts: 8	You had to bring it up didn't you :*( RIP EVAN!!! WE LOVE YOU!!! PLEASE FIND ETERNAL PEACE AND FULFILLMENT AFTER DEATH NOBODY DESERVES IT MORE THAN YOU BROTHA!!! You have ignored this user.

10/10/12 10:55 AM

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MMAAdvertising 12 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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fuerstma - I was going through a rough time in my life and (in spite of my reluctance at reaching out socially) started chatting with Mr. Tanner. During my darker times he was quite pleasant and encouraged me to keep on training. Hate to look back and second guess, but I'm sure he himself was going through some dark times himself.

Needless to say, he made a fan for life which continues until this very day. Getting emotional just thinking about it. Hope Evan is still rockin' today.

Awesome story.

10/10/12 12:48 PM

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BravoPUA 53 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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posted 23 mins ago on their FACEBOOK PAGE

WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:
"Once I was a Champion" will officially be released nationwide on Friday December 28th 2012 on Pay Per View at 9pm. After the PPV window it will go out to the broader public (VOD, Cable, TV, Netflix, etc.). Thank you all for your interest and continued support. We couldn't have done it without you!!!

10/10/12 6:55 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
MasterofMartialArts 56 Member Since: 10/9/10 Posts: 3585	RIP Evan. Your words and actions live on through those you inspired. You have ignored this user.

10/12/12 1:33 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
sk8actr 8 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 794	Like someone else mentioned, it's amazing he taught himself BJJ through the Gracie video's and went on to be a champion. RIP Evan! You have ignored this user.

10/13/12 3:03 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Michael Kn1ght Member Since: 10/8/12 Posts: 7	RIP too a legend. You have ignored this user.

10/13/12 2:22 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
tanner904 Member Since: 4/28/12 Posts: 37	Crazy he taught him self by watching videos! No one could ever get to UFC level teaching them self off the tv these days that's just nuts! You have ignored this user.

10/13/12 2:23 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
tanner904 Member Since: 4/28/12 Posts: 38	Oh damn my bad I didn't go to the last page first I see its already been mentioned. Forgive me I don't post alot You have ignored this user.

10/13/12 9:42 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
bruddahoodaman 16 Member Since: 10/1/05 Posts: 18905	still get misty eyed watching the trailer for the documentary. really hope to see it someday. You have ignored this user.

10/13/12 10:20 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Narcolepsy 14 Member Since: 12/10/10 Posts: 553	When is the documentary coming out? Isn't it being release on PPV in January? You have ignored this user.

10/13/12 10:25 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
UGCTT_mrzipplokk 152 Member Since: 7/31/02 Posts: 42494 Mixed Martial Arts LLC, Moderator	I'm pretty sure I made some dumbass comments about him going into the desert without enough water, fuel, etc. I have no room to comment on him. He was truely ahead of his time. RIP brother. You have ignored this user.

10/16/12 3:07 AM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
Hel13torm 15 Member Since: 5/17/10 Posts: 779	Made that highlight last year, rest in peace Evan. Tanner was a great fighter with unmatchable amounts of heart, became a big fan after his 1st battle with Baroni. You have ignored this user.

10/16/12 3:30 PM

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ausgepicht

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These threads are a double edged sword for me. They bum me out when I see them, but Evan deserves to be remembered. One of the coolest fighters I ever met. Also the ONLY fighter I ever met that was meeting fans on HIS fight night. Other fighters were napping, listening to music and warming up. He was meeting with fans. 90 minutes later he was in the ring fighting Baroni....when Baroni was looking like a beast. Nerves of steel. RIP Tanner.

10/17/12 12:50 AM

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JohnChandler

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ausgepicht -
These threads are a double edged sword for me. They bum me out when I see them, but Evan deserves to be remembered. One of the coolest fighters I ever met. Also the ONLY fighter I ever met that was meeting fans on HIS fight night. Other fighters were napping, listening to music and warming up. He was meeting with fans. 90 minutes later he was in the ring fighting Baroni....when Baroni was looking like a beast. Nerves of steel. RIP Tanner.

Which event was this? 45 or 48?

10/17/12 2:43 AM

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Billy Yank 175 The total sum of your votes up and votes down

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Altofsky -
There aren't many people I can say this about honestly, but the world is far worse off without Evan in it.

It's not very often that the world loses an irreplaceable mind. We did when Evan died.

It's nice to see that his spirit does live in in some. The closest people I can compare him to in the sport would be Enson and Shane Carwin. Genuinely good people that want nothing but the best for others.

And yes, watching Evan beat the christ out of Terrell was absolutely priceless.

Well said. Phone Post

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