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 top 10 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 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.
5. Evan Tanner KOs Mike Cizek
On March 20, 1999 Evan Tanner defended his USWF heavyweight title against Mike Cizek. Tanner was 28 years old with a record of 18-1, and Cizek was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanner was on a 12-fight winning streak. Tanner stopped Mike Cizek via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Evan Tanner KOs Valeri Ignatov
On March 5, 1999 Evan Tanner faced Valeri Ignatov in a light heavyweight bout. Tanner was 28 years old with a record of 17-1, and Ignatov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanner was on a 11-fight winning streak. Tanner stopped Valeri Ignatov via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Evan Tanner submits Vinny Nixon
On April 24, 1999 Evan Tanner defended his USWF heavyweight title against Vinny Nixon. Tanner was 28 years old with a record of 19-2, and Nixon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanner was coming off a loss. Tanner submitted Vinny Nixon via keylock in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Evan Tanner submits Darrel Gholar
On January 8, 1999 Evan Tanner faced Darrel Gholar in a light heavyweight bout. Tanner was 27 years old with a record of 16-1, and Gholar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanner was on a 10-fight winning streak. Tanner submitted Darrel Gholar via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Evan Tanner KOs Raoul Romero
On July 17, 2000 Evan Tanner defended his USWF heavyweight title against Raoul Romero. Tanner was 29 years old with a record of 20-2, and Romero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanner was coming off a win. Tanner stopped Raoul Romero via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Evan Tanner defeats Kiuma Kunioku
On September 14, 1998 Evan Tanner faced Kiuma Kunioku in a heavyweight bout. Tanner was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Kunioku was 21 with a record of 11-10-4. Tanner was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Kunioku was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tanner won via unanimous decision.