Best fights of Evan Tanner
Over 11 years as a professional, Evan Tanner compiled a 32-8 (29) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Evan Tanner submits Ryūshi Yanagisawa
On December 19, 1998 Evan Tanner faced Ryūshi Yanagisawa in a heavyweight bout. Tanner was 27 years old with a record of 15-1, and Yanagisawa was 26 with a record of 22-13-5. Tanner was on a 9-fight winning streak and Yanagisawa was coming off a win. Tanner submitted Ryūshi Yanagisawa via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
2. Evan Tanner submits Travis Fulton
On November 25, 2000 Evan Tanner defended his USWF heavyweight title against Travis Fulton. Tanner was 29 years old with a record of 21-2, and Fulton was 23 with a record of 82-28-6. Tanner was on a 2-fight winning streak and Fulton was coming off a win. Tanner submitted Travis Fulton via triangle choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Evan Tanner KOs David Terrell
On February 5, 2005 Evan Tanner fought David Terrell for the vacant UFC middleweight title. Tanner was 33 years old with a record of 30-4, and Terrell was 27 with a record of 5-1. Tanner was on a 3-fight winning streak and Terrell was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tanner stopped David Terrell via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Evan Tanner chokes out Justin McCully
On July 26, 1998 Evan Tanner fought Justin McCully for the vacant Pancrase Neo-Blood Tournament heavyweight title. Tanner was 27 years old with a record of 12-1, and McCully was 22 with a record of 2-0-2. Tanner was on a 6-fight winning streak and McCully was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tanner submitted Justin McCully via choke-out in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Evan Tanner defeats Chris Haseman
On July 13, 2002 Evan Tanner faced Chris Haseman in a middleweight bout. Tanner was 31 years old with a record of 25-3, and Haseman was 33 with a record of 19-12. Tanner was on a 2-fight winning streak and Haseman was coming off a win. Tanner won via unanimous decision.
6. Evan Tanner KOs Heath Herring
On October 18, 1997 Evan Tanner fought Heath Herring for the vacant USWF heavyweight title. Tanner was 26 years old with a record of 3-0, and Herring was 19 with a record of 1-0. Tanner was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Herring was coming off a win. Tanner stopped Heath Herring via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Evan Tanner submits Robbie Lawler
On October 22, 2004 Evan Tanner faced Robbie Lawler in a middleweight bout. Tanner was 33 years old with a record of 29-4, and Lawler was 22 with a record of 8-2. Tanner was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Lawler was coming off a loss. Tanner submitted Robbie Lawler via triangle choke in the 1st round.
8. Evan Tanner loses to Rich Franklin in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 4, 2005 Evan Tanner defended his UFC middleweight title against Rich Franklin. It was their second meeting. Tanner was 34 years old with a record of 31-4, and Franklin was 30 with a record of 19-1. Tanner was on a 4-fight winning streak and Franklin was on a 5-fight winning streak. Franklin stopped Tanner via TKO in the 4th round. Lost the title.
9. Evan Tanner KOs Phil Baroni
On November 21, 2003 Evan Tanner faced Phil Baroni in a middleweight bout. Tanner was 32 years old with a record of 27-4, and Baroni was 27 with a record of 5-2. Both Tanner and Baroni were coming off a loss. Tanner stopped Phil Baroni via TKO in the 1st round.