Evan Tanner may have been found dead in the desert. Although it is not confirmed the evidence is sounding like it is most likely him. From IVPressOnline:
“Authorities have not confirmed if the body is that of missing mixed martial arts fighter, Evan Tanner, who had fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Tanner, 37, has been missing since last weekend. Tanner’s friends from Oceanside, where Tanner resides, had been texting him without reply since Wednesday before they reported him missing on Friday. On Sunday, a campsite was discovered in the Clapp Springs area of the Palo Verde mountains. Tanner’s motorcycle was found at the campsite. A body was found today when a sheriffs deputy was flying around the general location of the campsite. The Imperial County deputy coroner is being flown in to retrieve and identify body.”
If Tanner has truly passed this is a sad day for all MMA fans. He was a raw fighter and with a fearless style. He was an incredibly open person and let all into his life via several blogs that he participated online. Despite losing his last two comeback fights I had high hopes to see him return to some of his past glory. He was such an exciting fighter and is part of some of my favorite fights. We will update again when we have more information.
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hey im a fan of him and just to let all you know he was at the store that i work on wenesday. which is in ceanside ca. i even said his name out loud to my girlfriend that day when we walk by him
he’ll be missed. a great fighter and ambassador to the sport, and above all a great guy.
He was a true Fighter and one of the best. He will B greatly missed in the MMA world. He had the spirit of a Pit Bull and its hard to believe that he is no longer with us.