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  • It's been THAT LONG!?It seems like it was just YESTERDAY when I heard the news. I was lookin around for some of his fights on the web,& I came across a REALLY nice&CLASSY(from aCABLE NEWSnetwork!) tribute by Mike Straka,&it brought back the whole feeling. When people like Jerry Garcia &Tupac died,I didn't get people being SO FREAKED OUT over a celeb. they never knew?

    When Evan died I wasn't TORN UP,but it DID help me understand:RIP Evan.we remember what u said;what u DID;who u were. Thanx; RIP.

  • nice tribute. i cant wait for the documentary once i was a champion thats coming out soon.

  • That was a great tribute man. He lived more then most people combined R.I.P.

  • great vid...where did you get all those pictures?

  • @wetdog316 Google and his old Myspace page.

  • R.I.P. Evan.  You are grately missed.

  • great video for a great man!

  • RIP, good guy, very interesting and had a lot of pass times similar to mine. fantastic fighter in his hay day too, always fantastic outlook on things

  • One of my favorite fighters of all time, Tanner you were incredible, with the true heart of a champion, you are the man behind the inspiration, you will forever live on in me. I see you on the other side brother...

  • great video. its my favorite tanner tribute, and really good song choice i remember it from his myspace page. u should make another one!

  • fascinating. here after searching on my birthday + year. Evan died 8 Sep 2008. and love of my life (NOT a figure of speech) died 08 Sep 2009. numbers hey? he too was laughed at by family and friends for persuing his passions (mountain bike riding in stead of "growing up") i think many people are confronted by those who choose to be true to their passion - the mocking and resentment a product of their inability to follow their own hearts

  • wow am i a loser, i feel stupid cuz i am a fan of MMA but this is the first time hearing about tanner. he was a good fighter, tough as hell and scrappy. damn thats sad for real. RIP evan tanner

  • thanks for the lovely tribute,RIP Evan.

  • i was actual at a ufc event at an autograph signing with my brother. We saw Evan walking through the casino and I kept our place in line and my brother went over and talked to evan. My brother had nothing but great things to say about his brief encounter with Evan and part of me wishes I had that chance. RIP Evan

  • RIP Evan

  • By waching him fight you'd think he was a brutal fucking ass.... but he is one of the most soft spoken, nicest people you'd ever meet. Don't judge a book by it's cover. We love and miss you Evan.

  • 1 year - we love you buddy

    RIP

  • Evan we will miss u mate.

    u were one of the greatest of all time,

    MAD RESPECT

  • whats goin on with all the disrespectful comments,to sit and think ov something like those comments is sad,hav any ov the disrespectful guys been in a cage and fought?..........well i doubt it cos no true fighter would make such low remarks

  • I had never heard of him till I read an article of his life and death in Men's Journal. I am reading about him all over the net. He was a mans man what many of us aspire to be. We are adventurer's at heart and get so wrapped up in life and he lived it to the fullest but he had demons that haunted him.

    Rip Even. I wish I had your courage for life

  • You can gain that courage friend, just listen to what evan said....

  • great video mate in the faviourites for sure.

  • Could have met him. Oh man. Will meet him someday though. Then I'll arm wrestle him. hahaha

  • awesome tribute. love ufc. tanner was the man. what song is this?

  • Song is "Guaranteed" by Eddie Vetter from the "Into The Wild" sound track.

  • Always liked Even.. He was a champion at heart. Never let the fame or fortune shape him.  RIP Even.

  • people dream to be like evan. rip man.

  • 2:15 in the video awesome.. R.I.P Evan!!

  • Great tribute. It is a peety that the UFC did not do the same. I'll make it the main video on my you tube page for a while.

  • not cool. go to hell racist

  • Most kind hearted, "honest" man you could ever wish to know. Great man.

  • rest in peace evan. god calls home the good ones early.

    i am deeply sadned by his passing. i really am.

  • Tanner was one of those people that believed that living life on the edge was the best way to live. If you take chances that put you on the brink of death you walk away with a more fulfilled feeling for life. He had a warrior spirit. R.I.P.

  • @inmotionpics Bravo!

  • r.i.p. evan . thank you for all the amazing fights. you will be missed

  • RIP Tanner. You'll be missed.

  • Its rarely aknowledged but Tanner was almost the first MMA a complete fighter. He invented the elbows, and nobody did it before him.

  • He invented Muay thai ? awesome

  • Of course not. He was one of the very first to start throwing elbows on the ground.

  • He was so humble and such a great fighter RIP

  • Evan was truly inspirational... Rest in Peace brother....

  • evan tanner was a good guy. very deep person alot going on in there its a pity mma has lost this guy.

  • the best fighter evan im sure i miss him fighting it was a good sports man ,im really shock ,but things happen ,good bye ,TANNER

  • God's speed Evan. R.I.P

  • You wont find a nicer guy in the sport. RIP Tanner.

  • WHAT????????? are you sure- please-

    evan was a friend of mine i wondered why there was no mail. i can't believe this.........please reply. it can't be so/

    no it can't he was great. you know one of his favourite movies was 'into the wild...and he hung his boot on that tree....

    i can't believe this. oh god. not evan. you know he was a lovely man. i sent him a message on monday.......what happened? please.

  • thank you so much for the vid man, i truly look up to this guy. this is corny, but he really is a hero to me, and i feel sad every time i think about him not fighting anymore.

  • Ti pensiamo sempre....i tuoi fans...

  • I like how he says alot of plastic people in vegas, So true.

  • RIP Champ

  • Evan was such a great man. I always felt the way he talked about for the 37 yrs of my life...he just made it more prominent with what he says (after death).

    Great man in life....missed and WISE in (death). Love and miss ya Evan..someday bro..

  • RIP Champ.

  • what is this song please?

  • Scott. I think it is Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder (from Pearl Jam). Great song worthy of a great champ.

  • Wow...I didn't realise Evan had died as I've been out of the world for a month...really tragic...great fighter who always had a 'lost' look in his eyes, like there was something missing in his life...nice vid

  • Awesome vid, rip.

  • What a great tribute for him. Really cool.

  • Whether you love or hate the guy, he still deserves respect for what he did as a person and as a representitive for MMA. If you have nothing respectful to say, then at least have the decency and respect for him and his family by keeping your comments to yourself.

  • i agree he was a better man than you octaves so take that and that up your ass.

  • hey pal what the are you drunk that's sick and twisted to say because i'm only 12.asshole

  • Is that Eddie Vedder?

    Fitting.

  • octaves4 you stupid fucking cunt evan tanner was and still is the most respectful mma fighter there ever was, i hope some1 who knows you in real life sees what you said, and beats the living piss out of you, because god knows i fucking would if i seen you.

    R.I.P Evan tanner.. you'll never be forgotten bud ):

  • What the hell's wrong with you?? What an idiot for saying that!

  • i hope your mom or daughter runs out of gas and dies in the desert.

  • Heyy Wait a minute, i was like you, talking shitt without real sense, your brother, father, or any love one could be the next, so.........watch your words.

  • octaves, the world doesnt need people like you, keep your lame ass comments to yourself.

  • Great tribute, thanks for this.

    Rest in peace, Evan.

  • no one will ever replace him and he will be a legend forever and ever.i don't care if anybody holds the belt now he will be the middle weight champion forever in my eyes.he always will be the best and he could fight the best fighter in the world but he would stay and fight to the end prove he was the true gladiator.he was a perfect individual and he will always be remembered.

  • we can remember evan as a man who loved to live life to the fullest and belived in the power of life.he loved what he did and did what he loved.evan tanner was a guene,out going,respectful,nice,and a great inspiration.he was a free spirit and he loved the simple things in life and he was a adventures and a simple man.he was a person who you could love even if you didn't know him.he was the best fighter there will ever be and nobody can be a champoin like evan tanner he fought.i love you evan rip

  • you will be missed... R.I.P.

    you get to go on an adventure that is unwritten and can't be explained....

    if only we could read those writings about the next life that you're in....

    true to your word.... you're always gonna be that warrior.... we all believed in you....

    sad, sad two weeks that we know.....

  • R.I.P Evan Tanner

    You where one of the good guys.....

  • holy fuck ive just woke up this morning to find out on youtube that tanner has passed! god i cant believe it! was it an accident? i cant believe it, i watched his last ufc fight live, he was a true warrior and legend! R.I.P

  • His dirt bike brokedown/ran out of gas out in the desert and he died from the heat out there.

  • Evan was an unreal person. Lived life to the fullest every day of his life. I related to him on so many levels. I cant say I have ever respected anyone more that Evan. Just an awesome person. The world is somehow smaller without him. "everybody stumbles along the way" (Evans words) .....What true words!.

    Great man thats missed everyday!

    See you one day Evan. 1971-2008 R.I.P best "mans man to ever live!"

  • Very nice tribute. Seems like such an awesome guy. A true warrior spirit, loved adventure, and being a true original. What a loss the world just suffered, not to mention MMA. RIP Evan, Godspeed.

  • He died doing what he loved, seeking adventure. I looked up to him more as a person than as a fighter, as a person is who we are and fighting is just what we do, though it is in us, it is not who we truly are. This video was quite touching. RIP Evan, You will never be truly dead!

  • dayum ...... that sucks man r.i.p fucked up way to pass away god rest his soul , still had alot in him to fight ! what i liked about him he changes his appearance when he goes to fight ... just found out yesterday watching the ufc fight on spike ...

  • This video really made me feel something - thanks for creating it.

  • Evan, you were a mans man and I'm proud to have looked up to you for the past 9 years as an mma fan/amateur fighter. Very well rounded, even at the start of your career. I loved how you lived your life outside the ring, living the good life. You have nothing to regret, you worked for everything you had.

  • Evan Tanner was a true MAN in every sense of the word. No phoney eyeballing of oppenents, no posturing or mocking stricken oppenents (are you listening Tito?), just honest combat and dignity in defeat as well as victory.He had integrity and honesty in a brutal world. Rest In Peace Evan, yours was a life lived to the fullest. Something that the people that abuse you on here will never experience or understand

  • how did he pass away????

  • heat stroke in the desert

  • you'll always be a champ in everyones heart and soul, your words will live forever long after your stories been told, a final trip with the free spirits towards the gates of gold, you believed in the power of one, say hi to everyone...

  • fuck you

  • Great fighter,great man. RIP Evan

    Does anybody know the name of the song?

  • It's "Guaranteed" by Eddie Vedder off the Into The Wild sountrack

  • 2 or 3 years of that man's life packed more than most people's entire lifetime.I doubt he died with any regrets,and that's the only standard of a life lived to the fullest.R.I.P E.T

  • Rest in peace, Evan Tanner. you will be missed

  • Never walk away from home ahead of your sword and axe. you cant feel a battle in your bones or forsee a fight""

  • PEACE

  • Nice video..He will be missed. That is one guy i'd have loved to had a beer with and just listen.

  • REST IN PEACE..BRO...

  • You guys should be ashamed learn to pay your respects.

    All the best hope you found your peace.

  • What a loss ,such a good guy even in defeat he stil looked like he had enjoyed it .He was one of the first fighters i had watched in UFC ,and got me hooked.We love UFC in britain , and Evan was one of our favourites ,what a warrior,what a man .Disregard the scum comments on this website because true fans know how good Evan was .UFC is a poorer sport this week for the loss.Rest in peace Evan ,thanks for the memories .

  • Evan, I hope as many people hear you out as possible! r.i.p. Evan, you were one damn good individual!

  • Will miss his fights and his blogs. His spirit touched so many. Such a loss :-(

  • This fucking dude....such an inspirational person. Damn....

  • You'll be missed Evan

  • Beautiful tribute...What a great man he was. R.I.P Evan Tanner ♥

  • What a loss... Any time you watched Evan Tanner you knew it was going to be an exciting fight.

    The guy had so much depth as a fighter and as a person. Never knew he was a poet as well.

    He will be sorely missed.

    R.I.P.

    R.I.P.

  • such a great fighter but even a better man

  • rip man

  • VirtualBilly ...wow way to diss a dead guy..ur a fucking dick...evan tanner was a great guy RIP

  • n if kendall ever reads this i hope he beats the shit outa u, its called respect u fag, learn it!

  • I just found out an I'm still in shock cause Evan Tanner was such a great fighter I know his lost fight he lost but I was looking forward to watching him bounce back an get the win in his next fight. R.I.P Evan Tanner you will be missed.

  • Great watch, nearly brought tears to my eyes.

    It's a sad sad thing.

    Thank you for putting together a great video it touched my in ways I can't express

  • GREAT video. Evan was an amazing fighter but an even more amazing person. GOD bless you on your continuing journey Evan.

  • VIVA EVAN !!!!!!!!!!

  • BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF ONE... My new motto. Thanx for postin Medicinemon... I've watched this about 10 times (well done)

  • RIP

  • God bless.  RIP

  • Evan was my fav. fighter.

  • Win or lose alwayz one of my favorite fighters. Evan was a classy and humble man who lived life exactly like he wanted. As far as being an alcoholic. To anybody who degrades the man for conquering his demons..(you obviously have far to much chlorine in your gene-pool SO FUCK OFF) RIP Evan thanx for the great fights youv'e given us..

  • What a great tribute video,And bonehead08 why dont you show a little class and have some compassion for people,thats a cruel shot to take on someone who has passed away.

  • RIP

  • We may never understand the reasons why people do the things they do, but it isnt our place to anyway, it only matters that what they did mattered to them somehow. Thank you Evan Tanner for what you did for the sport of MMA, you were one of the original athletes who made the sport what it is today. What you did only proved that we as men will always be wild at heart and adventure seeking, and when that part of us no longer exists, there is no use living, RIP.

  • I have the upmost respect for Evan, and this is truly a tragedy, but what he did and his ill ability to plan was really, really stupid. It was almost as if he wanted to go (death wish).

  • lets look at this shall we one you will never have to worry about that because you will never be to evan's level and second he must be the only one who had demon's in his past and as far as ruining his career why did dana bring him back after he dealt with his problems ? but enough of this I am not gonna waste my energy on someone who I am guessing has never stepped in a cage and most likely never will they just want to judge those who do

  • kinda harsh bonesaw dont you think could it be envy on your part that you will never do half of what he has done in his 37 year's before you knock someone maybe you should know a little something about there life

  • listen u little cunt...i hope u die of bowel cancer for that comment.

  • EVAN TANNER,fighter with a great attitude,see you soon!

  • R.I.P Warrior

  • I hope you get yours.

    Evan was a good person.

  • so stupid

  • wow asshole even if you didnt like the guy you should'nt talk shit to anyone that just passed away except if he was evil but he was a great guy, this is why 12 year olds should'nt be on youtube

  • why say something like that, if some one died in ur family and someone said a fucking shit thing like u just said u wouldnt be happy would ya, keep ur opinions to urself

  • Fucking hayseed.

  • whats a fucking hayseed?? Anyway suck a dick you hillbilly fuck

  • Shut up faggot. Hop off your dad's lap 'n jump out the window.

  • take your cock out your sisters mouth you piece of dogshit

  • sure thing crybaby. Go masterbate to your Tanner poster.

  • He was ALWAYS a classy and respectfull fighter.

    I am sure that translated into his life away from the ring aswell.

  • when you go for the finish, you might be finished. same applies in real life you fucking pussy.

  • thats for you kaos3124 btw

  • look at other vids if ur going to be disrespectful, go on jog on

  • What a spiritual warrior....sad to see him go so early

  • god bless his soul. R.I.P bro. We are sure gunna miss you in this sport. YOU HELPED BUILD THE UFC!

  • Great video.Love the song,Evan was alot like Chris McCandless,both were adventurous men with free spirits.

  • Gosh, I'm still so sad about this. He was a great fighter and seemed like an absolutely wonderful person who was an inspiration for living life to the fullest and caring about what the truly important things in life are. Heavy hearts for everyone for sure. RIP Evan.

  • haha, Evan lived life to the fullest, his way, alot like my cousin Colby Salcido, who died a day before Evan, who was also from Amarillo, TX just like Tanner, they were both free spirits, did what they wanted to when they wanted to do it...loved the outdoors, and were good men! I do not feel sorry for them because they have lived their life to the fullest and now are in a better place then we are. RIP Evan Tanner and Colby Salcido

  • now this is the best tribute i've seen yet, the world lost a good hearted man. the best die young.

  • Good on you for making a video bro. Evan Tanner is an amazing spirit

  • We will always remember you Evan Tanner in our heart..

  • rip evan

  • Great video

  • Awesome

  • A great inspiration to many! RIP

  • We will always miss you!

    Goodbye Evan, you're now in fighters Paradise.

    Rip in Peace.

    (An Italian Fan)

  • The guy who said it was suicide...

  • perfect song

  • R.I.P. Evan Tanner

  • You cant help but love this guy!

    I'm still not over it :(

  • Beautiful Song

  • Very well done. The world lost a great guy.

    R.I.P. Evan

  • rest in peace evan tanner

  • I've heard this song so many times checking Evan's myspace that it will forever be linked to him. I used to read his blogs all the time and know the stories behind those picture. It really feels like I've lost an old friend. Its a shame most of the newer fans will only know Evan from Spike, or from his death.

  • RIP Evan Tanner!!! Your time in the octagon ended too soon :(

  • nicely done. glad someone made one with this song.

  • Thanks.

    RIP

  • RIP Evan Tanner. I am so sad right now. I always looked up to Evan as a fighter and a person.

    Chris Pierce Lion's Den Cage Fight Team.

  • My hat is off to ya medicenmon. This is a great tribute video to Evan. I never met the man before but was a fan. This video shows alot about the 'MAN' that was a fighter. I appreciate the fact that he as well as everyone else that is a 'STAR MMA FIGHTER' is down to earth and I can relate to him in some small ways. I can only imagine the demons he faced and delt with head on. I prey for him and his family.

    HACKSAW

  • Man this is sad! He seemed like a great person. He was one of my favorite fighters to watch. Always put my money on him! R.I.P. Evan Tanner!!!

  • R.I.P. EVAN TANNER. he was a great fighter and a great person.