Award winning documentary about the former UFC Middleweight Champion, Evan Tanner. The film explores who Evan really was and the reason behind his untimely death.
I believe that Evan battled with social anxiety . The reason I say this is because I recognize his behavior in my self . I’m a loner and find it easier to self isolate with a book. When I was around others , I felt like I was in a mental prison and alcohol was the key to escape . It allowed me to express myself and show more emotion, also it seemed like people enjoyed being around me more . I’m not the best communicator in person but find that writing gave me more time to think of what I really want to say without the anxiety interfering. Anxiety can be debilitating and when you don’t want to impose on others , you suffer in silence .
@@WERONEfishing Sure they can be cruel but they can also be the exact opposite and it's wrong to exclude ourselves from that possibility. However, you could theoretically surround yourself with the latter kind and be choosy about who you socialize with.
Death by misadventure. His GPS tracks show that at the time of his death he was trying to return to his camp, and that he didn't just walk out into the desert to die. This documentary is excellent, thanks for posting. RIP Evan Tanner.
I literally came down here to post about his gps tracks and say that there is no way that he planned on not coming back. Thank you. Like me, you can read and don't believe that b.s.
i met Evan through an ex girlfriend he got me into training at TEAM QUEST in Gresham still today 3 mins from my house. he use to talk about getting a place having loots of people eating, sleeping, training doing everything together. watching him beat Terrell for title was amazing. RIP
Look here the thing.... If you've ever struggled with alcoholism, personally or known someone, you can CLEARLY see what Evan was going through. You become unable to move forward in your life. Your life becomes stuck, as if trying to walk through almost settled concrete. In your mind you are an absolute victim, your been dealt a shifty hand, and there no war out. The depression that comes with addiction is unlike any other. Your entire world becomes self centered and selfish. Without help... you continue doing what you know. Which is feed the monkey, instead of feeding yourself. A program, sponsor, therapist... something! Anything to help pull you beck into life. It's sad Tanner wasn't around long enough to find and feel the very attainable miracle of sobriety.
True. I know several alcoholics and it’s been years of frustration and denial . One gets clean until reality hits and they go right back to the bottle .
@TheBlackCrayon77 that is one of the best ever descriptions of addiction I have had the privilege to read. Many thanks for your wisdom. I salute you 🙌🏻🙏🏻
I trained with Evan at team quest for a few months and he was one of the most amazing guys I ever met. He had a way of making me feel part of the team and it was an honor to be in his company. Rest in peace my friend 🖤
Several times. Evan Tanner was one of my favorite fighters when I got into this game in the early 2000's because of his every-man story, teaching himself moves using tapes and winning. Now I'm a year older than he was upon his death and I learn a thing or two each time I come back to his words every few years.
I remember watching Evan when I was young and just starting Jiu Jitsu and watching MMA. He was amazing. One of the best to do it, esp being a self taught fighter (at first). I wish he could have stuck around, he had so much more to give to MMA and to Humanity. He could beat anyone, he just couldn't beat those demons. RIP Champ. You are remembered.
RIP Evan Tanner…..🙏🏼 I remember when this came out and i couldn’t wait to see it. Only the true Hardcore fans know about the Legends that spoke on Evan in this film and Trained with Evan on a regular basis. Evan Tanner at one time was viewed as one of the best MMA fighters. Some of his fights in the UFC were Legendary. He was always highly respected in the MMA Universe. His drive, dedication, determination and knowledge of the Sport took him to massive heights within the MMA universe. The Legend of Evan Tanner will live on Forever 💪🏻👊🏼
Only thing from this doc missing is any words spoken from his strength and conditioning coach that taught him old school wing chung to use alongside his own natural learned jui jit su from USA Stars a legends own gym under an Olympian Pat Burris from Oklahoma , Steve Miller that i personally trained with. ET for years there , yes he had his issues and demons with alcohol but I know one thing is he was a true warrior in spirit , an intellect in mind , and a will like a samurai to impose his will alone in order to win at times , I have witnessed it and personally trained with him for years , either way I am and will always be a Tanner fan , God bless his soul , God bless his friends and family , OGBobbyMFJohnson from OkC
Dude was my favorite fighter. Got to chat with him once on his website. Was inspired by his victory over alcohol. This video def. evoked some old emotions and reminded me of how much I truly do miss this guy.
Evan is one of my favorite fighters of all time. I still remember where I was when the news of his death broke. This documentary makes me like him even more. A true Warrior not just in the ring. RIP Champ
Evan’s story reminds me of Chris McCandless’ (Into the Wild) even though their stories have their own variations. Both asked deep philosophical questions, had been through some trauma and pain, and needed to take on challenges in the wilderness. A lot of people look at Chris McCandless’ story and take cheapshots at him without realizing that he too deliberately went into the wilderness without a map and concrete plan. This deliberately increased the stakes of the challenge. Remarkable human beings.
RIP Evan! I was a loner growing up and I still kind of am. I could relate to Evan so much! I competed and trained in mma while Evan was doing his thing. When i quit competing for the the first in my life I became a overnight alcoholic for 6 years. I gave that demon up. It screws your mind and body up do bad! Really wish he could of found therapeutic psychedelics like i did and did a 180 in my life. Its not for everyone but the ones like me it is, itll change you overnight! Itll find you! GODBLESS you Evan! See you when i get there!
RIP Champ. Reach out brothers, Jiu-Jitsu is here for you always. Too many people gone too soon. The person that wins a fight is whoevers battle buddy shows up first. Life is not meant to be battled alone, you will surely lose.
Evan was one of the first fighters I really enjoyed following and trying to emulate as I started progressing. It was great because it coincided with the nascent of myspace and social media, so I would all follow all his updates and await his return to fighting with bated breath. I'm now the same age as Evan and it's definitely something you think about more often, the older you get. Thank you very much for the upload.
I loved to watch him fight. I was really sad when he passed even though I didn’t know him personally, something about his life made a connection to mine. RIP Evan. You definitely made an impact on the world.
Loved Evan man, followed his career since damn near the start. Absolute legend and good soul. Wise beyond his years, so much so massively understood. He was trying to change the world for the better. Believe in the power of ONE. RIP Champ
What an awesome documentary about a really interesting and misunderstood guy. Thank you for sharing this with us if anyone deserved to have their story told it was Evan
Rest easy Evan Tanner you will always be missed, thanks for the memories you were a true warrior, if the world had more people like you it would be a much better place for sure
Was going to comment that Evan gave off a very Dennis Wilson-like vibe, troubled by alcoholism but eternally soulful - and that was even before I knew he had a sailboat, too. Dennis died tragically young, himself.
His views on life and spirituality seem very intresting,shame we didnt get to see more of his journey r.i.p evan,🙏 Hearing about his anhedonia,and not even getting pleasure out of winning the world title ,shows he suffered with severe depression,self medicating with alcahol to,i have battled these problems myself,great documentary,really peels the layers of tanners life back .
Ive been waiting for this documentary for a long time. Good work. Great to see a lot of familiar faces in it and shedding their perspective as we challenge our own perspectives in life...What is important. What we do. How we treat people. What message do we leave.
I feel like his story can be relatable to many who have been through addictions or alcoholism. And the lesson to me learned here is that without the spiritual healing aspect of getting clean you don't ever really fully recover. I wish that with all his intellect he had studied deeper into healing his past pain , the Bible , for me, is the only thing that ended up helping me fully recover and keep my sobriety
Hey, what a cool thing to stumble upon .. I remember Evan tanner in those early days…. When MMA was less a sport and more a martial arts and fighting tournament where no one even knew what could happen, what styles could work, for those fighters it was stepping into the great unknown
Our childhood, very often unbeknownst to us, leaves marks we sometimes never identify. We fight our demons in many ways. Or at least we try. And at times It may appear as if we've won, but these things of seemingly unknown origin always find their way back into our psyche. I can relate to Evan in regards to that inner struggle. My goodness, this was hard to watch, but much needed. Kind regards from Ohio.
Please do Urijah Faber. A legend and pioneer of MMA. I used to watch WEC every week before UFC took off with Dana, and Urijah Faber was amazing. He had so much heart he fought with 2 broken hands, throwing elbows against Mike Brown.
It messed me up when it happened, I remember talking to my boss about it, he responded with the scientific explanation of what happens, made me even more depressed.
I really enjoyed this. Movie and may you rest in peand your family live a long and happy life.. I think you were a tormented soul and I hope. You are in a better spot.. Peace & Love
