Evan Tanner Rank
About Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner decided to pursue a career in mixed martial arts after winning a local tournament in 1997 which was organized by Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation. His breakthrough came the following year when he joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
He gained international fame in 2005 after beating David Terrell to win the coveted UFC Middleweight title. He also fought under the Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling promotion and won the Neo Blood Tournament in 1998.
Education
He completed Caprock High School before starting his education at the University of Oklahoma. He also had a brief spell at Simpson College.
Death
Official account by the Imperial County sheriff has disclosed that the renowned fighter died from heat exposure after spending some days at the county’s desert.
Trivia
He was America’s first fighter to come out victorious at Pancrase’s Neo-Blood competition.
He learnt the sport through videotapes.
Evan Tanner Rank
F.A.Q. about Evan Tanner
When is his birthday?
Evan Tanner's birthday is on February 11, 1971.
In how many days is his birthday?
Evan's birthday is in 320 days
How old was Evan when he died?
He was 37 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 5, 2008.
How old would he be today?
Evan Tanner would be 53 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Evan from?
He was born in Amarillo, Texas, U.S..
What was Evan Tanner's height?
He was 6′ 0″ (1.83m) tall.