From Dave Meltzer: "--Dana White said this morning that they will be dedicating Wednesday...

"--Dana White said this morning that they will be dedicating Wednesday night's live show on Spike from Omaha, headlined by Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer, to Evan Tanner and that they will be airing an Evan Tanner TV tribute show on Spike. White said they've also put together 30 second tribute spots for Tanner that will be airing soon."

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It is the right thing to do.

by Eugene Schelfaut on Sep 15, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

Good for them!

I thought Diaz/Neer was headlining the event.

by steveoc24 on Sep 15, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

They’ve changed the headlining fight like 5 times now.

by Michael Rome on Sep 15, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Danzig/Guida should headline this event. But Diaz/Neer makes sense too.

by steveoc24 on Sep 15, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Does it really matter which of these fights is “headlining” a SpikeTV card?

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by Richard Wade on Sep 15, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t like it, don’t comment.

by steveoc24 on Sep 15, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

You misunderstand my point. I fully intend to watch and am looking forward to these fights. I was just questioning the importance of the distinction of headlining.

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by Richard Wade on Sep 15, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I know what you mean.

It’s on SpikeTV, it’s a free UFC event. I’ll watch regardless of who headlines to tell the truth.

On the Tanner note, it’s nice they’re finally going to do something.

by pud333 on Sep 15, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I was just confused my Meltzer stating Alexander/Schafer headlining the event. I think all three have the potential to headline a UFN card.

by steveoc24 on Sep 16, 2008 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Good news.

Good to see they do the right thing.

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by mythbuster on Sep 15, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

GREAT news, and something off topic

i figured they’d piece together some tribute pieces. glad they’ll be paying their respects.

anyone else notice how they’ve been running promos for ufc 90 (silva vs cote) with almost no mention of the uk ufc 89 card? i know it’s not a ppv, but damn.

by woooburn on Sep 15, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

It’ll be Diaz/Neer headlining I’m sure

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by Tha Realness on Sep 15, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

That’s a nice gesture.

It would also be nice if they put together a DVD comp of Tanner’s UFC career with proceeds going to his next of kin. In addition to helping out any family he may have had, it would also help fans learn about him as a fighter, since I’m sure there are a lot of current UFC fans that only know of Evan from his fights with Okami and Grove.

by Brett Jones on Sep 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

Completely off topic, Tanner was the Don Frye or Tom Sellek of beard growing. Tank’s is pretty good, as is Kimbo’s, but that’s a man’s beard. Not in a million years could I grow something that looked that good.

by Dabashire on Sep 15, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions