Evan Tanner

32-8-0

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Kendall Grove · Split Decision · Jun 21, 2008

32-8-0 · 29 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Kendall GroveSD · R3 5:00

UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale·June 21, 2008

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Evan Tanner holds a professional MMA record of 32-8-0. 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, Tanner lands 3.16 significant strikes per minute with 60% accuracy and averages 2.57 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: Feb 11, 1971
Age: 55
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Amarillo, Texas

Career history

LOSS
vs Kendall Grove
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale· Jun 21, 2008· Middleweight· 32-8 vs 9-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yushin Okami
UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION· Mar 1, 2008· Middleweight· 32-7 vs 23-4
TKO
R2 · 3:00
WIN
vs Justin Levens
UFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Middleweight· 32-6 vs 7-2
SUB
R1 · 3:14
LOSS
vs David Loiseau
UFC Fight Night 2· Oct 3, 2005· Middleweight· 31-6 vs 14-4
TKO
R2 · 4:15
LOSS
vs Rich FranklinTitle bout
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters· Jun 4, 2005· Middleweight· 31-5 vs 20-1
TKO
R4 · 3:25
WIN
vs David Terrell×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Middleweight· 31-4 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 4:35
WIN
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC 50: The War of 04· Oct 22, 2004· Middleweight· 30-4 vs 8-3
SUB
R1 · 2:22
WIN
vs Phil Baroni
UFC 48: Payback· Jun 19, 2004· Middleweight· 29-4 vs 5-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Phil Baroni
UFC 45: Revolution· Nov 21, 2003· Middleweight· 28-4 vs 5-3
TKO
R1 · 4:42
LOSS
vs Rich Franklin
UFC 42: Sudden Impact· Apr 25, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 27-4 vs 12-0
TKO
R1 · 2:40
WIN
vs Shannon Ritch
FCFF: Fighting Against Cancer· Feb 15, 2003· 27-3 vs 19-38
SUB
WIN
vs Chris Haseman
UFC 38: Brawl At The Hall· Jul 13, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 26-3 vs 25-25
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Elvis Sinosic
UFC 36: Worlds Collide· Mar 22, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 25-3 vs 4-6-1
TKO
R1 · 2:06
WIN
vs Homer Moore
UFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 24-3 vs 11-1
SUB
R2 · 0:55
LOSS
vs Tito OrtizTitle bout
UFC 30: The Battle On The Boardwalk· Feb 23, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 23-3 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Lance Gibson
UFC 29: Defense Of The Belts· Dec 16, 2000· Middleweight· 23-2 vs 4-4
TKO
R1 · 4:58
WIN
vs Travis Fulton×2Title bout · Title win #2
Unified SWF 18· Nov 25, 2000· Heavyweight· 22-2 vs 82-29-6
SUB
R1 · 4:31
WIN
vs Raul Romero×1Title bout · Title win #1
Unified SWF 17· Jul 8, 2000· Heavyweight· 21-2 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 6:59
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Texas Regional· Apr 24, 1999· 20-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Leon Van Dijk
Pancrase 70· Apr 18, 1999· Heavyweight· 19-2 vs 5-9-1
TKO
R1 · 11:39
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Texas Regional· Mar 20, 1999· 19-1
SUB
WIN
vs Valeri Ignatov
UFC 19: Young Guns· Mar 5, 1999· Middleweight· 18-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:58
WIN
vs Darrel Gholar
UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title· Jan 8, 1999· Middleweight· 17-1 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 7:57
WIN
vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
Pancrase 66· Dec 19, 1998· Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 22-14-5
SUB
R1 · 2:24
WIN
vs Gene Lydick
Texas Regional· Oct 24, 1998· 15-1 vs 1-2
SUB
WIN
vs Kiuma Kunioku
Pancrase 62· Sep 14, 1998· Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 11-11-4
DEC
WIN
vs Justin McCully
Pancrase 61· Jul 26, 1998· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 2-1-2
SUB
R1 · 5:07
WIN
vs Kosei Kubota
Pancrase 60· Jul 7, 1998· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 6-6-3
SUB
R1 · 2:23
WIN
vs Ikuhisa Minowa
Pancrase 60· Jul 7, 1998· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 2-9-2
SUB
R1 · 4:05
WIN
vs Tony Castillo
Texas Regional· Jun 20, 1998· 10-1 vs 2-4
TKO
WIN
vs Wade Kroeze
Extreme Challenge· Apr 18, 1998· 8-1 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Dennis Reed
Extreme Challenge· Apr 18, 1998· 8-1 vs 8-9-1
SUB
WIN
vs Rusty Totty
Texas Regional· Mar 28, 1998· 7-1 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Joe Frailey
Texas Regional· Nov 22, 1997· 5-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Texas Regional· Nov 22, 1997· 5-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Heath Herring
Texas Regional· Nov 22, 1997· 4-1 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Heath Herring×1Title bout · Title win #1
Texas Regional· Oct 18, 1997· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Mike Kennedy
Texas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 1-0 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Texas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs Paul Buentello
Texas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

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 lb Catchweight
1988Champion · State HS · junior · 167 lb Catchweight
Champion · Extreme Challenge
Black belt · BJJ · Cesar Gracie
Caprock High School · Wrestling · 1986-1989
AGE 16Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

Team Quest · Gresham, Oregon, United States Former
American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States Former
Chute Boxe · Curitiba, Brazil / US affiliate Former
Hard Knocks Kickboxing · Kickboxing · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former

Training partners

Randy Couture
Matt Lindland
Dan Henderson

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power82

Kick power87

Punch speed56

Kick speed77

Accuracy64

Takedowns98

Ground striking98

Submissions96

Chin70

Body strength82

Cardio76

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 32-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.16per min

60% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.45per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.57per 15 min

46% success

Takedowns stuffed22%

Submission attempts1.8per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.16per min

60% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.45per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.57per 15 min

46% success

Takedowns stuffed22%

Submission attempts1.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Evan Tanner sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Evan Tanner earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1676▼7
Peak: 1789Feb 5, 2005
Rated fights: 36

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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 the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY