Clip of the Day: Evan Tanner 1971 - 2008

by Chris Nelson on Sep 14, 2008 9:32 AM EDT in MMA News

An epic video tribute by Machinemen which traces Evan's entire career. Truly beautiful stuff.

UPDATE: The petition to induct Evan Tanner into the UFC's Hall of Fame is at 4,150 and counting as of 2am EST on Sunday morning.

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Awesome video. Well done.

RIP Evan.

by Sauce on Sep 14, 2008 2:47 AM EDT reply actions

Very emotionally charged highlight video. Not his entire career though is it.

by Benicio on Sep 14, 2008 3:53 AM EDT reply actions

No, you’re right, just the good parts.

by Chris Nelson on Sep 14, 2008 4:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Not inappropriate to only show the highlights,

but I get the feeling that Evan would like for us to see some of the rougher parts, as well.

To struggle as hard as he did, for most people it’s important to gain some recognition of their efforts. Not praise, just recognition. And to know the scale of his struggles, you have to know what those struggles were.

Still and all, a truly wonderful piece.

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Sep 14, 2008 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Evan tanner tribute on the frt page of the UFC - and it's very short by comparrison.

http://www.ufc.com/

by Ronnie Liddle on Sep 14, 2008 5:12 AM EDT reply actions

That was brilliant. Thanks so much.

by goo on Sep 14, 2008 6:20 AM EDT reply actions

Je. Sus. Christ.

I"m getting misty here. Thanks for the post

There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.

by misterjonez on Sep 14, 2008 8:26 AM EDT reply actions

Great video

Thanks for posting it, Chris.

by mythbuster on Sep 14, 2008 8:31 AM EDT reply actions

Damnit Evan… you’ll be missed.

by Nick Thomas on Sep 14, 2008 9:16 AM EDT reply actions

4236!! I had to after watching that great video.

Bring Back BA

by marco054 on Sep 14, 2008 9:27 AM EDT reply actions

very awesome video.. that guy was pretty darn cool.. sad story

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by Rob Dib on Sep 14, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

wow, im at work and this video had my eyes watery. And seriously how can Evan Tanner not be inducted into the UFC hall of fame? IMO I’m almost sure that dana will make it happen, He’s one of the original pioneers in the mma game. Thanks for posting this video.

by poundnground on Sep 14, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

Wow.

by Higgz on Sep 14, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome HL video. I agree with poundnground above – how could he not be inducted into the UFC hall of fame?

(formerly TheFightJournal)

by Lucas2 on Sep 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

Wow, that was amazing. I am speechless – I sincerely hope that the UFC does recognize him on fight night Wednesday. I’d love to see him in the hall of fame as well.

"My job is a decision-making job, and as a result, I make a lot of decisions." --George W. Bush, The Decider, Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 3, 2007

by lovingmma25 on Sep 15, 2008 10:53 AM EDT reply actions