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CAREER SUMMARY
Evan Tanner holds a professional MMA record of 32-8-0. Evan Tanner has won 32 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 21 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Evan Tanner lands 3.05 significant strikes per minute with 59% accuracy and averages 2.55 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 21, 2008. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'0"183 cm
- Weight
- 185 lbs84 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1971-02-11
- Age
- 55
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Amarillo, Texas
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
BaseFolkstyle WrestlingNo-Gi Grappling
- 2005UFC Middleweight Championship · Ultimate Fighting Championship
- 1998Champion · Pancrase Neo Blood
- 1997USWF Heavyweight Championship · Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation
- 1997Started in No-Gi Grappling
- 1989Champion · State HS · 167 lbs
- 1988Champion · State HS · junior · 167 lbs
- Champion · Extreme Challenge
- Black belt · BJJ · Cesar Gracie
- Caprock High School · Wrestling · 1986-1989
- AGE 16Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- Team Quest · Gresham, Oregon, US Former
- American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, US Former
- Chute Boxe · Curitiba, Brazil / US affiliate Former
- Hard Knocks Kickboxing · Kickboxing · Las Vegas, Nevada, US Former
Training partners
- Randy Couture
- Matt Lindland
- Dan Henderson
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)
Takedown Machine
98 · top 3% in division
Punch power77
Kick power80
Punch speed58
Kick speed70
Accuracy67
Takedowns98
Ground striking98
Submissions97
Chin73
Body strength85
Cardio81
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
UFC careerRecord: 11-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.05per min
59% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.64per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.55per 15 min
43% success
Takedowns stuffed25%
Submission attempts1.3per 15 min
Where they rank
All-time boards where Evan Tanner sits in the top 25.
All MMA
- #2 Highest share of control time, Light Heavyweight59.3%
- #5 Best significant strike accuracy, Light Heavyweight66.9%
- #9 Most control time in a fight, Light Heavyweight13:49
- #9 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Light Heavyweight2.3
- #11 Longest win streak, Middleweight7
- #12 Best significant strike accuracy, Middleweight58.2%
- #14 Most submission attempts, Middleweight11
- #14 Most title fight wins, Middleweight1
UFC
- #2 Highest share of control time, Light Heavyweight59.3%
- #2 Best significant strike accuracy, Light Heavyweight66.9%
- #5 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Light Heavyweight2.3
- #7 Most control time in a fight, Light Heavyweight13:49
- #11 Best significant strike accuracy, Middleweight58.2%
- #11 Most title fight wins, Middleweight1
- #11 Longest win streak, Middleweight7
- #13 Shortest average fight time, Light Heavyweight5:15
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Evan Tanner earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale· Jun 21, 2008· Middleweight· 32-8 vs 9-5SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Yushin OkamiUFCUFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION· Mar 1, 2008· Middleweight· 32-7 vs 23-4TKOR2 · 3:00
- WINUFCUFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Middleweight· 32-6 vs 7-2SUBR1 · 3:14
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night 2· Oct 3, 2005· Middleweight· 31-6 vs 14-4TKOR2 · 4:15
- LOSSUFCUFC 53: Heavy Hitters· Jun 4, 2005· Middleweight· 31-5 vs 20-1TKOR4 · 3:25
- WINUFCUFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Middleweight· 31-4 vs 5-2TKOR1 · 4:35
- WINUFCUFC 50: The War of 04· Oct 22, 2004· Middleweight· 30-4 vs 8-3SUBR1 · 2:22
- WINvs Phil BaroniUFCUFC 48: Payback· Jun 19, 2004· Middleweight· 29-4 vs 5-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Phil BaroniUFCUFC 45: Revolution· Nov 21, 2003· Middleweight· 28-4 vs 5-3TKOR1 · 4:42
- LOSSUFCUFC 42: Sudden Impact· Apr 25, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 27-4 vs 12-0TKOR1 · 2:40
- WINvs Shannon RitchFCFF: Fighting Against Cancer· Feb 15, 2003· 27-3 vs 19-38SUB
- WINvs Chris HasemanUFCUFC 38: Brawl At The Hall· Jul 13, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 26-3 vs 25-25UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 36: Worlds Collide· Mar 22, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 25-3 vs 4-6-1TKOR1 · 2:06
- WINvs Homer MooreUFCUFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 24-3 vs 11-1SUBR2 · 0:55
- LOSSUFCUFC 30: The Battle On The Boardwalk· Feb 23, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 23-3 vs 7-2TKOR1 · 0:32
- WINvs Lance GibsonUFCUFC 29: Defense Of The Belts· Dec 16, 2000· Middleweight· 23-2 vs 4-4TKOR1 · 4:58
- WINUnified SWF 18· Nov 25, 2000· Heavyweight· 22-2 vs 82-29-6SUBR1 · 4:31
- WINvs Raul Romero×1Title bout · Title win #1Unified SWF 17· Jul 8, 2000· Heavyweight· 21-2 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 6:59
- WINvs TBATexas Regional· Apr 24, 1999· 20-2SUB
- LOSSvs Leon Van DijkPancrase 70· Apr 18, 1999· Heavyweight· 19-2 vs 5-9-1TKOR1 · 11:39
- WINvs TBATexas Regional· Mar 20, 1999· 19-1SUB
- WINvs Valeri IgnatovUFCUFC 19: Young Guns· Mar 5, 1999· Middleweight· 18-1 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 2:58
- WINvs Darrel GholarUFCUFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title· Jan 8, 1999· Middleweight· 17-1 vs 0-2SUBR1 · 7:57
- WINvs Ryushi YanagisawaPancrase 66· Dec 19, 1998· Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 22-14-5SUBR1 · 2:24
- WINvs Gene LydickTexas Regional· Oct 24, 1998· 15-1 vs 1-2SUB
- WINvs Kiuma KuniokuPancrase 62· Sep 14, 1998· Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 11-11-4DEC
- WINPancrase 61· Jul 26, 1998· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 2-1-2SUBR1 · 5:07
- WINvs Kosei KubotaPancrase 60· Jul 7, 1998· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 6-6-3SUBR1 · 2:23
- WINPancrase 60· Jul 7, 1998· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 2-9-2SUBR1 · 4:05
- WINvs Tony CastilloTexas Regional· Jun 20, 1998· 10-1 vs 2-4TKO
- WINvs Wade KroezeExtreme Challenge· Apr 18, 1998· 8-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Dennis ReedExtreme Challenge· Apr 18, 1998· 8-1 vs 8-9-1SUB
- WINvs Rusty TottyTexas Regional· Mar 28, 1998· 7-1 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Joe FraileyTexas Regional· Nov 22, 1997· 5-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs TBATexas Regional· Nov 22, 1997· 5-0SUB
- LOSSTexas Regional· Nov 22, 1997· 4-1 vs 2-1SUB
- WINTexas Regional· Oct 18, 1997· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-1SUB
- WINvs Mike KennedyTexas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 1-0 vs 0-2SUB
- WINvs TBATexas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 1-0SUB
- WINTexas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1674▼7
- Peak
- 1785Feb 5, 2005
- Rated fights
- 36
Frequently asked questions
When does Evan Tanner fight next?
Evan Tanner has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Evan Tanner's record?
Evan Tanner's professional MMA record is 32-8-0.
Who is Evan Tanner fighting next?
Evan Tanner's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Evan Tanner fight last?
Evan Tanner most recently fought Kendall Grove at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale on Saturday, June 21, 2008, LOSS (Split Decision).
What weight class does Evan Tanner fight in?
Evan Tanner fights at Middleweight.
How many knockouts does Evan Tanner have?
Evan Tanner has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 21 wins by submission.
How tall is Evan Tanner?
Evan Tanner is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.
How much does Evan Tanner weigh?
Evan Tanner weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).
What is Evan Tanner's reach?
Evan Tanner has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Evan Tanner?
Evan Tanner is 55 years old (born Feb 11, 1971).
Where is Evan Tanner from?
Evan Tanner is from United States.