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Evan Tanner

Evan Tanner

MMA record: 32-8 (29)
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Amarillo, Texas, U.S.

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. 1. 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.

  2. 2. 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.

  3. 3. Evan Tanner loses to David Loiseau via KO

    On October 3, 2005 Evan Tanner faced David Loiseau in a middleweight bout. Tanner was 34 years old with a record of 31-5, and Loiseau was 25 with a record of 13-4. Tanner was coming off a loss, while Loiseau was on a 4-fight winning streak. Loiseau stopped Tanner via TKO in the 2nd round.

  4. 4. 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.

  5. 5. 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.