Comments on: Ex-UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner dead at 37

By: james jones

james jones — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:29:28 +0000

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

Alab Aster — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:48:21 +0000

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

THORAZINE — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:33:26 +0000

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

Batman — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:56:06 +0000

Rest in Peace Evan You were a champion and no one can take that from you.

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By: RBeezy

RBeezy — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:52:42 +0000

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

Tony — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:23:02 +0000

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

Ryan Seacrest — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:09:42 +0000

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

glock — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:25:24 +0000

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

MMAsubb — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:56:47 +0000

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

Ken — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:38:27 +0000

rest in peace brother. your life affected many others in a positive way.

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