Comments on: Ex-UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner dead at 37 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 17:18:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: james jones http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-50981 james jones Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:29:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-50981 i don't browse very much on the internet so i just found out today about evan tanner's unfortunate death he was one of my favorites. key knee to the face if i knew who you were pal, believe ME when i tell you, i'd give you a knee to the face and rent your ass out bitch made punk!!!!!!!!! i don’t browse very much on the internet so i just found out today about evan tanner’s unfortunate death he was one of my favorites. key knee to the face if i knew who you were pal, believe ME when i tell you, i’d give you a knee to the face and rent your ass out bitch made punk!!!!!!!!!

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]]> By: Alab Aster http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-49228 Alab Aster Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:48:21 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-49228 I knew Evan in highschool wrestling. He was a goofy kid back then, but even then, he was his own man. I admire that he took it all the way. What a heart.. I knew Evan in highschool wrestling. He was a goofy kid back then, but even then, he was his own man. I admire that he took it all the way. What a heart..

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]]> By: THORAZINE http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48936 THORAZINE Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:33:26 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48936 Evan Tanner was simplistic , yet a complicated man. Perhaps this was a moment in time he manufactured to lead him down a different path in life or let God and Nature take him. Evan Tanner lived and left on his own terms rather than live by society’s norms. I’m going to celebrate the life you lived rather than mourn the legacy you left. R.I.P Evan Tanner… Thank You for the Great MMA memories you were a man that was admired by many, not always for the words you spoke but always for the spirit you carried inside. Evan Tanner was simplistic , yet a complicated man. Perhaps this was a moment in time he manufactured to lead him down a different path in life or let God and Nature take him.

Evan Tanner lived and left on his own terms rather than live by society’s norms. I’m going to celebrate the life you lived rather than mourn the legacy you left.

R.I.P Evan Tanner… Thank You for the Great MMA memories you were a man that was admired by many, not always for the words you spoke but always for the spirit you carried inside.

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]]> By: Batman http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48928 Batman Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:56:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48928 Rest in Peace Evan You were a champion and no one can take that from you. Rest in Peace Evan You were a champion and no one can take that from you.

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]]> By: RBeezy http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48910 RBeezy Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:52:42 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48910 sucks...I think I liked him more as a human being than as a fighter, and that's what matters most. r.i.p. sucks…I think I liked him more as a human being than as a fighter, and that’s what matters most.

r.i.p.

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]]> By: Tony http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48908 Tony Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:23:02 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48908 R.I.P. Brother. You will be missed. One of my favorite fighters to ever step into the cage. R.I.P. Brother. You will be missed. One of my favorite fighters to ever step into the cage.

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]]> By: Ryan Seacrest http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48903 Ryan Seacrest Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:09:42 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48903 I watched Evan early in his career and I must say that he was one of the toughest SOBs in the cage. That fight against Franklin where he just would not give in proves that he had a huge heart. His open struggles in life and to see him make a return to the octagon was huge by any measure. Rest In Peace Even. Thanks for all of the memories!!! I watched Evan early in his career and I must say that he was one of the toughest SOBs in the cage. That fight against Franklin where he just would not give in proves that he had a huge heart. His open struggles in life and to see him make a return to the octagon was huge by any measure. Rest In Peace Even. Thanks for all of the memories!!!

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]]> By: glock http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48898 glock Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:25:24 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48898 I've been so busy I just got the the sad news. Evan seemed to be a very complicated guy. I REALLY liked him he was one of the "Good Guys"--never got a chance to meet him but but a couple of people I know that did meet/know him on more than one occasion said he was a great guy- consistently- humble, affable, friendly and open. I too felt for his hard times and final resolve to straighten himself out . I often checked out his blog. Teacher and Mike Wolfe echo much of what i'm thinking. I gotta say when I got the text from my buddy, I asked if it was a suicide.... But from what I've read so far, it seems maybe/probably not; just Evan doing what he always did, what he couldn't help but do ........pushin' the envelope. I hope you've found some peace . Thanks for all you gave us, See ya on the other side..... R .I .P I’ve been so busy I just got the the sad news.

Evan seemed to be a very complicated guy. I REALLY liked him he was one of the “Good Guys”–never got a chance to meet him but but a couple of people I know that did meet/know him on more than one occasion said he was a great guy- consistently- humble, affable, friendly and open.
I too felt for his hard times and final resolve to straighten himself out . I often checked out his blog.
Teacher and Mike Wolfe echo much of what i’m thinking.

I gotta say when I got the text from my buddy, I asked if it was a suicide…. But from what I’ve read so far, it seems maybe/probably not; just Evan doing what he always did, what he couldn’t help but do ……..pushin’ the envelope.

I hope you’ve found some peace .
Thanks for all you gave us, See ya on the other side…..
R .I .P

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]]> By: MMAsubb http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48896 MMAsubb Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:56:47 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48896 Seriously, its a horrible tragedy. I knew he had his battles with depression and alcohol, etc. but to finally hear that it got the most of him hurts to the heart. Rest well Mr. Tanner, MMA and the world will miss a great person like you! Seriously, its a horrible tragedy. I knew he had his battles with depression and alcohol, etc. but to finally hear that it got the most of him hurts to the heart. Rest well Mr. Tanner, MMA and the world will miss a great person like you!

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]]> By: Ken http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48892 Ken Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:38:27 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48892 rest in peace brother. your life affected many others in a positive way. rest in peace brother. your life affected many others in a positive way.

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]]> By: razzle http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48882 razzle Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:33:31 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48882 RIP Evan Tanner. RIP Evan Tanner.

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]]> By: TEACHER http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48878 TEACHER Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:02:37 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48878 Very upsetting news. I always liked Evan Tanner and felt for the hard times that befell him towards the end of his life. I would encourage his friends and teammates to set up a fund to offset funeral expenses and to post this information on the internet. I would like to contribute to the cause. Very upsetting news. I always liked Evan Tanner and felt for the hard times that befell him towards the end of his life. I would encourage his friends and teammates to set up a fund to offset funeral expenses and to post this information on the internet. I would like to contribute to the cause.

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]]> By: Greg Urb http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48871 Greg Urb Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:58:48 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48871 RIP EVAN! RIP EVAN!

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]]> By: j mac http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48858 j mac Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:26:45 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48858 RIP Evan Tanner huge heart no back up or quit in this fighter thanks for the memories and you wont be forgotten. RIP Evan Tanner huge heart no back up or quit in this fighter thanks for the memories and you wont be forgotten.

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]]> By: Mike Wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48847 Mike Wolfe Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:41:43 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48847 I'm sorry for the guy, but more sorry for his family, assuming he had any. I suppose it's admirable on some level to live life on your own terms, but at some point doesn't it become selfish and insensitive to your loved ones? They're the ones left with the emotional consequences of bad decisions like going into extreme conditions with insufficient equipment and provisions. I’m sorry for the guy, but more sorry for his family, assuming he had any. I suppose it’s admirable on some level to live life on your own terms, but at some point doesn’t it become selfish and insensitive to your loved ones? They’re the ones left with the emotional consequences of bad decisions like going into extreme conditions with insufficient equipment and provisions.

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]]> By: john http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48836 john Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:08:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48836 R.I.P Evan, you will be missed. R.I.P Evan, you will be missed.

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]]> By: Mike D http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48827 Mike D Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:46:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48827 rest in peace evan the mma world has truly lost one of its greatest rest in peace evan the mma world has truly lost one of its greatest

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]]> By: Justin B http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48820 Justin B Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:27:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48820 My thoughts go out to his family and loved ones. Terrible news My thoughts go out to his family and loved ones. Terrible news

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]]> By: Jackyl http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48817 Jackyl Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:21:07 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48817 Defenitely horrible news. I always appreciated Evan's work ethic and heart. I always hoped he would be able to get back on track and get a few more wins under his belt before he retired for good. He will be missed. Defenitely horrible news. I always appreciated Evan’s work ethic and heart. I always hoped he would be able to get back on track and get a few more wins under his belt before he retired for good. He will be missed.

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]]> By: Schlegel http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/08/discovered-body-feared-to-be-evan-tanner/comment-page-1/#comment-48815 Schlegel Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:19:15 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=6339#comment-48815 RIP Evan, the world will forever miss you. My prayers are with his family, friends, and the whole MMA community. May he live on forever in our hearts. RIP Evan, the world will forever miss you.

My prayers are with his family, friends, and the whole MMA community. May he live on forever in our hearts.

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