Is Evan Tanner still alive?

Deceased (1971–2008)
Evan Tanner/Living or Deceased

What happened to UFC Evan Tanner?

Four years ago, on September 8, 2008, the mixed martial arts world lost one of its most compelling figures when former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner tragically died of heat exposure during a camping trip in California’s Palo Verde mountain area. …

Did Evan Tanner die in the desert?

Evan Tanner was clean and sober when he died in the desert surrounding California’s Palo Verdes mountains in September 2008. It had been more than a year since he had a drink by the time Tanner loaded up his motorcycle for a solo trip into the desert. But as the time passed, Tanner’s health suffered.

How old is Evan Tanner in the UFC?

Facing a two-time Greco-Roman national wrestling champ, Tanner apparently had no business beating Darrel Gholar in his UFC debut, despite a 16-1 record and experience in Japan as well as in the US. And when Gholar got Tanner to the mat and began to work his ground and pound attack, it appeared to be trouble for the 27-year old from Amarillo.

When did Evan Tanner die in the desert?

In 2008, the MMA world was rocked with word that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Evan Tanner, had died in the California desert. Tanner was coming off a loss to Kendal Grove at the Ultimate Fighter 7 finale, and wanted to find himself alone in the desert.

Who was Evan Tanner’s coach on Ultimate Fighter 2?

With the win, Franklin was named as a coach for The Ultimate Fighter 2 reality television show, along with then UFC Welterweight champion Matt Hughes. While Franklin and Hughes did not fight at the conclusion of the show, Hughes said he would have challenged Tanner for the UFC middleweight title if Tanner had been a coach on the show.

Who was the UFC champion that died in the desert?

Share this story. In 2008, the MMA world was rocked with word that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Evan Tanner, had died in the California desert. Tanner was coming off a loss to Kendal Grove at the Ultimate Fighter 7 finale, and wanted to find himself alone in the desert.