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Post by Codesters on Sept 8, 2008 19:09:12 GMT -5
"I plan on going so deep into the desert, that any failure of my equipment, could cost me my life.” – Evan Tanner, August 18, 2008 It appears that former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner could have 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 believed — although still unconfirmed — that it could be Tanner. Here 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.” If it is indeed Tanner 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 … let’s just hope this isn’t really the end for one of the most eccentric fighters the sport has ever known. (Mod edit: Fixed "dessert" to "desert.") |
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Post by gordon on Sept 8, 2008 19:21:43 GMT -5
Thats terrible news if true !!!
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Post by Codesters on Sept 8, 2008 19:28:15 GMT -5
Evan Tanner is a crazy Man.
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Post by gordon on Sept 8, 2008 19:31:47 GMT -5
I dont understand why he was in the middle of know where camping on his own!
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Post by Johnny Lawrence - Cobra Kai on Sept 8, 2008 19:38:53 GMT -5
I dont understand why he was in the middle of know where camping on his own! It's exactly the type of thing Evan Tanner would do, judging by his past exploits. Man, I hope it isn't true, though. |
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Post by Codesters on Sept 8, 2008 19:44:57 GMT -5
Evans a guy who liked to push himself to extremities. He liked to find his inner soul and see how much he can take. Unfortunately, it may have taken his life. Based on how they found his camp empty with his motorcycle abandonned, I think the unimaginable is indeed true.  |
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Post by axemurderer on Sept 8, 2008 19:48:18 GMT -5
its obvious its true..if its his motorcycle im sure its his body...I just hope he didnt overdose on something to kill himself....suicide is no good.
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Post by Codesters on Sept 8, 2008 19:50:47 GMT -5
its obvious its true..if its his motorcycle im sure its his body...I just hope he didnt overdose on something to kill himself....suicide is no good. I HIGHLY doubt Suicide or any substance played a role in his death 'if' true. The man lived on the edge, and took risks because of his adventerous side. Drugs didn't play a role, Imo. |
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Post by Kick Your Face on Sept 8, 2008 20:48:40 GMT -5
This has been officially confirmed.
R.I.P. Evan Tanner.
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Post by gordon on Sept 8, 2008 21:13:51 GMT -5
RIP Tanner, one of my favourites, a legend in the world of MMA you will be greatly missed!
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Post by Boquest on Sept 8, 2008 21:38:01 GMT -5
 this is just unbelievable. Tanner was never my favourite nor was he ever that impressive to me...but it was his mind that always appealed to me. He was very complex and was definitley unique. He will be missed and he will surely have a special place for him, in his journey to the after world. RIP Evan Tanner |
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Sept 8, 2008 21:44:33 GMT -5
I think there is more to it than this. He didn't seem very well after his last loss.
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Post by Codesters on Sept 8, 2008 21:54:35 GMT -5
Holy crap. RIP Evan Tanner. |
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Sept 8, 2008 21:57:43 GMT -5
 I'll miss the runs we had up the mountains my friend.  |
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Post by Codesters on Sept 8, 2008 22:00:21 GMT -5
God, This is so unbelievable.  |
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Post by mickieishot06 on Sept 8, 2008 22:25:58 GMT -5
OMG That is sad...Wow he was young...May he rest in peace.
RIP Tanner
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Post by blu3blazer on Sept 8, 2008 22:26:05 GMT -5
Just to let you know, before people start making unnecessary jokes, you spelled desert wrong in your title. Dessert is the sweet stuff you eat after dinner.
RIP Evan Tanner
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Post by NYdream™ on Sept 8, 2008 22:38:16 GMT -5
This is too bad. He lived on the edge and I guess he fell off this time. RIP Evan Tanner, great fighter and im sure he will be missed.
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Post by PdW2kX on Sept 9, 2008 0:28:59 GMT -5
Wow....just...wow.
This is really shocking to me. I'm gonna miss him.
Just...wow.
RIP, man.
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Post by Sandy on Sept 9, 2008 0:40:45 GMT -5
That is so disturbing. He seemed like such a deep complex individual. Something tells me if he would have won his last match maybe he wouldn't have needed to take time off to find his inner soul and would still be with us. I'm not going to blow smoke up your ass and say he was my favorite fighter..but I always enjoyed his style. He will be missed
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