Evan Tanner Dies In The Desert

jumpjumper · 09-08-2008, 07:58 PM

Evan Tanner Dies In The Desert - MMAmania.com

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It appears that former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner predicted his own death less than one month ago.

The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department today discovered the dead body of a man in the Palo Verde, Calif., mountain area. And it is indeed Tanner.

MMAmania.com has placed several calls to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Department and we have been unable to confirm or deny the report. However, it has been confirmed by several people close to Tanner.

Here’s a snip from IVPressOnline.com:

“Authorities have not confirmed if the body is that of missing mixed martial arts fighter, Evan Tanner, who had fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Tanner, 37, has been missing since last weekend. Tanner’s friends from Oceanside, where Tanner resides, had been texting him without reply since Wednesday before they reported him missing on Friday. On Sunday, a campsite was discovered in the Clapp Springs area of the Palo Verde mountains. Tanner’s motorcycle was found at the campsite. A body was found today when a sheriffs deputy was flying around the general location of the campsite. The Imperial County deputy coroner is being flown in to retrieve and identify body.”

This is truly a a huge loss. He was a pioneer of the sport who had his own unique approach to fighting and to life.

He was an adventure seeker, documenting his travels in great detail on his personal blog and on Spike.com. Tanner recently overcame a dark period in his life and a battle with alcohol.

His life was an open book, which either turned fans in his favor or against him. Tanner didn’t really care one way or the other how people felt — he did things his way.

He recently returned to the Octagon to recapture some of the glory from earlier in his fighting career; however, he lost his first two comeback bouts.

Tanner mentioned that he was going to take some time off and address some injuries that had been hampering him for the past several years. In the meantime, he continued his nomadic ways. While terribly tragic and entirely premature, it’s perhaps a poetic end for one of the most eccentric fighters the sport has ever known.

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Leman'sSunset03 · 09-08-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpjumper

Evan Tanner Dies In The Desert - MMAmania.com

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Just read this....he was a really nice guy, major loss for the sport

ct350z · 09-08-2008, 08:07 PM

Rip

Jay'Z · 09-08-2008, 08:09 PM

Crazy story.....

Get_Zwole · 09-08-2008, 08:28 PM

cant believe this he was one of my fav's to watch in the octagon.
RIP he will be truly missed.

Kal_El · 09-08-2008, 09:42 PM

What a sad moment, he was fun to watch and I was defintely a fan of his. Rest in Peace.

fallenromeo · 09-08-2008, 10:32 PM

RIP

Did I miss it or did they say how he died? Do they suspect foul play?

stu46 · 09-08-2008, 11:05 PM

Went camping in the desert. Made a call to a friend saying that he ran out of water. Search team went out and found a body.

black06z · 09-08-2008, 11:06 PM

RIP Evan Tanner.

I can't believe this. I remembered just watching one of his fights not too long ago.

nooooorb · 09-08-2008, 11:49 PM

I just read this... RIP. He was one of the better competitors in MMA.

alan86 · 09-09-2008, 01:33 AM

poor guy, he was always into those spiritual journeys, rip.

RandomHer0 · 09-09-2008, 05:43 AM

RIP.

Sad day.

Fluid1 · 09-09-2008, 06:08 AM

I think Evan was prepared to die on this trip.

RIP, and thank you for everything Evan

TacoMadre · 09-09-2008, 07:57 AM

Rip

Highway Riding · 09-09-2008, 08:24 AM

Sad and very unfortunate... You could sense he was down and out by his blog before he left and that alone makes it more painfiul for anyone who read it and or knows him.. RIP bro..

Low J. · 09-09-2008, 09:48 AM

Sucks....say what you want but he was fun to watch....always gave 100% all the time.

BlueBoxer · 09-09-2008, 10:10 AM

We launch soo many search and rescue missions every year in this area because of the heat. Too many people get caught off guard about how quickly they can dehydrate and run out of water. Unfortuantely, even someone as fit and tough as Tanner was not above to overcome the heat. Best wishes for his family.

Alberto · 09-09-2008, 11:12 AM

http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/stor...PHCP&gt1=39002

Check that link out, says he blogged about how if his equipment failed (he ran out of gas) he knew he could die. He accepted the thought of dying at that age, otherwise he wouldnt have left for the trip.

RIP

turismo · 09-09-2008, 11:22 AM

Sad, especially when something could be prevented.

RIP!

asmvp84 · 09-09-2008, 11:26 AM

almost sounded like he was setting out for a suicide mission....really sad i enjoyed watching him fight. RIP

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09-08-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
Get_Zwole Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 5,750 iTrader: (23)	cant believe this he was one of my fav's to watch in the octagon. RIP he will be truly missed. __________________ 06 SA Coupe 6mt, not enough mods. DNF Bawlz in yo mouf XBL= Get Zwole www.boostedimports.com www,mygtr,com

09-08-2008, 09:42 PM	#6
Kal_El Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 606 iTrader: (25)	What a sad moment, he was fun to watch and I was defintely a fan of his. Rest in Peace. __________________ IHI Powered Twin Turbo Special thanks to:www.technosquareinc.com, www.shineautoproject.com, Seven7Apple

09-08-2008, 11:06 PM	#9
black06z Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hypocritical World Posts: 5,822 iTrader: (1)	RIP Evan Tanner. I can't believe this. I remembered just watching one of his fights not too long ago. __________________ 2004 Chrome Silver * 2006 stock intake * Berk Tech HFC * custom 2.5" piping/resonator with Apexi N1 Muffler * Tein S. Tech w/ Spring mount cut -.7 * Tokico D-Spec Shocks* 20mm/25mm spacers * G35 OEM 18" wheels*Federal SS595 tires http://americanbodybuilding.com/v1/index.php http://gasparinutrition.com/http://www.bsnonline.net/products/pr...d=834266006205

09-08-2008, 10:32 PM	#7
fallenromeo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Cubicle of Hate Posts: 3,969 iTrader: (3)	RIP Did I miss it or did they say how he died? Do they suspect foul play?

09-08-2008, 11:05 PM	#8
stu46 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 4,121 iTrader: (0)	Went camping in the desert. Made a call to a friend saying that he ran out of water. Search team went out and found a body.

09-08-2008, 11:49 PM	#10
nooooorb Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego; San Jacinto Posts: 884 iTrader: (3)	I just read this... RIP. He was one of the better competitors in MMA. __________________ Sold the Z. Got the G. But what I really want is a Jeepney!

09-09-2008, 01:33 AM	#11
alan86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NORCAL Posts: 1,381 iTrader: (10)	poor guy, he was always into those spiritual journeys, rip.

09-09-2008, 05:43 AM	#12
RandomHer0 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa Posts: 390 iTrader: (4)	RIP. Sad day.

09-09-2008, 06:08 AM	#13
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	I think Evan was prepared to die on this trip. RIP, and thank you for everything Evan __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels. Last edited by Fluid1; 09-09-2008 at 10:51 AM.

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TacoMadre Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tx Posts: 1,640 iTrader: (3)	Rip __________________ '07 MB NISMO #52 Last edited by TacoMadre; 09-09-2008 at 11:52 AM.

09-09-2008, 08:24 AM	#15
Highway Riding Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North NJ Posts: 921 iTrader: (1)	Sad and very unfortunate... You could sense he was down and out by his blog before he left and that alone makes it more painfiul for anyone who read it and or knows him.. RIP bro.. __________________ The Sun Rises In The EAST!

09-09-2008, 09:48 AM	#16
Low J. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. Posts: 9,336 iTrader: (0)	Sucks....say what you want but he was fun to watch....always gave 100% all the time. __________________ '08 VW R32 \| '08 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro S-Line

09-09-2008, 10:10 AM	#17
BlueBoxer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,290 iTrader: (12)	We launch soo many search and rescue missions every year in this area because of the heat. Too many people get caught off guard about how quickly they can dehydrate and run out of water. Unfortuantely, even someone as fit and tough as Tanner was not above to overcome the heat. Best wishes for his family. __________________ Volk Challenge DD- Turbo XS- Alpine- Polk SR- JL Audio- DLS - JWT "No Officer, I did see you, that IS why I was driving fast

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Alberto SHIFT_Blah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 19,735 iTrader: (12)	http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/stor...PHCP&gt1=39002 Check that link out, says he blogged about how if his equipment failed (he ran out of gas) he knew he could die. He accepted the thought of dying at that age, otherwise he wouldnt have left for the trip. RIP __________________ 11.1@126mph old set-up low boost Wanna see my Z go 170+mph? Click Me *More Videos* Fixed & Tuned by PFSUPERCARS

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asmvp84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 373 iTrader: (6)	almost sounded like he was setting out for a suicide mission....really sad i enjoyed watching him fight. RIP __________________ 07 Z //6 SP//HKS//SPACRO//NISMO//SEIBON//DO-LUCK//20" MRR//http://my350z.com/forum/cars-sale/39...le-extras.html