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Evan Tanner

Evan Tanner

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

Evan Tanner losses

Over 11 years as a professional, Evan Tanner compiled a 32-8 (29) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. He had eight losses against seven different opponents, two of them in title fights.

  1. 8. Evan Tanner loses to Kendall Grove via split decision

    On June 21, 2008 Evan Tanner faced Kendall Grove in a middleweight bout. Tanner was 37 years old with a record of 32-7, and Grove was 25 with a record of 8-5. Tanner was coming off a loss and Grove was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tanner lost via split decision. Went the distance with Grove.

  2. 7. Evan Tanner loses to Yushin Okami via KO

    On March 1, 2008 Evan Tanner faced Yushin Okami in a middleweight bout. Tanner was 37 years old with a record of 32-6, and Okami was 26 with a record of 22-4. Both Tanner and Okami were coming off a win. Okami stopped Tanner via KO in the 2nd round.

  3. 6. 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. 5. 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. 4. Evan Tanner loses to Rich Franklin via KO

    On April 25, 2003 Evan Tanner faced Rich Franklin in a light heavyweight bout. Tanner was 32 years old with a record of 27-3, and Franklin was 28 with a record of 11-0. Tanner was on a 4-fight winning streak and Franklin was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Franklin stopped Tanner via TKO in the 1st round.

  6. 3. Evan Tanner loses to Tito Ortiz via KO in 30 seconds

    On February 23, 2001 Evan Tanner fought Tito Ortiz for the UFC light heavyweight title. Tanner was 30 years old with a record of 23-2, and Ortiz was 26 with a record of 6-2. Tanner was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Tanner via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.

  7. 2. Evan Tanner loses to Leon Dijk via KO

    On April 18, 1999 Evan Tanner faced Leon Dijk in a heavyweight bout. Tanner was 28 years old with a record of 19-1, and Dijk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tanner was on a 13-fight winning streak. Dijk stopped Tanner via TKO in the 1st round.

  8. 1. Evan Tanner loses to Heath Herring in their 2nd fight via KO

    On November 22, 1997 Evan Tanner faced Heath Herring in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tanner was 26 years old with a record of 6-0, and Herring was 19 with a record of 1-1. Tanner was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak, while Herring was coming off a loss. Herring submitted Tanner via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.