Comments on: Evan Tanner: ‘Ill be back in the Octagon this summer’ http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/ UFC news, event schedules, fight analysis, Octagon predictions, UFC fighters and MMA thoughts Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:51:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: brendan http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-372136 brendan Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:23:50 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-372136 Wow... I like how I totally get bashed for calling out this guy whos acting like his fans are his psychiatrist/bartender, when theres dozens of people calling sean sherk, mirko cro cop and shogun rua roid freaks for no reason and with no evidence. Nobody is really hating on these "doctors" who seem to know everything about sports medicine. At least I have something to go off of, everytime I read an article about this guy hes drowling on about his alcohol abuse or whatever. Nobody wants to hear that shit from a guy who is supposed to be a tough, disciplined, fighter. Do you hear anybody who is on top of their weight class complaining about their issues? (besides Pahlo Fihlo or however you spell it) Evan Tanner needs to focus on training more and focus less on interviewing/blogging about his personal problems. Telling the world about his alcohol abuse is not going to win him fights. Wow… I like how I totally get bashed for calling out this guy whos acting like his fans are his psychiatrist/bartender, when theres dozens of people calling sean sherk, mirko cro cop and shogun rua roid freaks for no reason and with no evidence. Nobody is really hating on these “doctors” who seem to know everything about sports medicine. At least I have something to go off of, everytime I read an article about this guy hes drowling on about his alcohol abuse or whatever.

Nobody wants to hear that shit from a guy who is supposed to be a tough, disciplined, fighter. Do you hear anybody who is on top of their weight class complaining about their issues? (besides Pahlo Fihlo or however you spell it) Evan Tanner needs to focus on training more and focus less on interviewing/blogging about his personal problems. Telling the world about his alcohol abuse is not going to win him fights.

]]> By: Bob http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371852 Bob Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:54:11 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371852 [quote comment="371750"][quote comment="371040"][quote comment="371030"]"The last two weeks have been really rough. I'll tell the story on that in the next few days." Is it just me or this guy kind of a drama queen? First the whole alcohol thing... now this? what does this guy want from his fans? sympathy?[/quote] Quit being a jerk. Maybe he's using his high profile status to help reach out to those going through a similar situation to help inspire them to get help. He suffers from a disease and I doubt he's embelishing how tough the battle is. He could be seen as an inspiration to some people and he should be commended for speaking out about his problems and facing them head on.[/quote] I second that. Totally disrespectful post.[/quote] I agree as well. Anyone who has battled addiction will respect, and appreciate how open he is about his issues, and be inspired by his victories outside the cage! Now if he can just get it back inside the cage. I don't see him ever beating A.S. but he should be better next time out. [quote comment=”371750″][quote comment=”371040″][quote comment=”371030″]”The last two weeks have been really rough. I’ll tell the story on that in the next few days.”

Is it just me or this guy kind of a drama queen? First the whole alcohol thing… now this? what does this guy want from his fans? sympathy?[/quote]

Quit being a jerk. Maybe he’s using his high profile status to help reach out to those going through a similar situation to help inspire them to get help. He suffers from a disease and I doubt he’s embelishing how tough the battle is. He could be seen as an inspiration to some people and he should be commended for speaking out about his problems and facing them head on.[/quote]

I second that. Totally disrespectful post.[/quote]
I agree as well. Anyone who has battled addiction will respect, and appreciate how open he is about his issues, and be inspired by his victories outside the cage! Now if he can just get it back inside the cage. I don’t see him ever beating A.S. but he should be better next time out.

]]> By: Spider Style http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371750 Spider Style Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:31:53 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371750 [quote comment="371040"][quote comment="371030"]"The last two weeks have been really rough. I'll tell the story on that in the next few days." Is it just me or this guy kind of a drama queen? First the whole alcohol thing... now this? what does this guy want from his fans? sympathy?[/quote] Quit being a jerk. Maybe he's using his high profile status to help reach out to those going through a similar situation to help inspire them to get help. He suffers from a disease and I doubt he's embelishing how tough the battle is. He could be seen as an inspiration to some people and he should be commended for speaking out about his problems and facing them head on.[/quote] I second that. Totally disrespectful post. [quote comment=”371040″][quote comment=”371030″]”The last two weeks have been really rough. I’ll tell the story on that in the next few days.”

Is it just me or this guy kind of a drama queen? First the whole alcohol thing… now this? what does this guy want from his fans? sympathy?[/quote]

Quit being a jerk. Maybe he’s using his high profile status to help reach out to those going through a similar situation to help inspire them to get help. He suffers from a disease and I doubt he’s embelishing how tough the battle is. He could be seen as an inspiration to some people and he should be commended for speaking out about his problems and facing them head on.[/quote]

I second that. Totally disrespectful post.

]]> By: john http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371667 john Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:48:01 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371667 [quote comment="371549"]I really like the Cote/Leben rematch idea.. good call on that one guys. Bisping vs. Tanner.. would be a very good fight for both men. Maybe it will be Gideon Ray vs. Evan Tanner, you know just a stepping stone to get Evan's name back out. But if he already knows who his opponent is, then it cant be Bisping. Here is the list of people that could fight Evan at 185: Patrick Cote Chris Leben Marvin Eastman Kendall Grove Dean Lister Terry Martin Alessiso Sakara My Vote goes to Marvin Eastman.[/quote] I like your list and I believe that it is accurate. However I hope to never see the boogy man fighting in mma again. I hate him as an mma fighter and I wish he would just stick to grappling. [quote comment=”371549″]I really like the Cote/Leben rematch idea.. good call on that one guys.

Bisping vs. Tanner.. would be a very good fight for both men.

Maybe it will be Gideon Ray vs. Evan Tanner, you know just a stepping stone to get Evan’s name back out.

But if he already knows who his opponent is, then it cant be Bisping.

Here is the list of people that could fight Evan at 185:

Patrick Cote
Chris Leben
Marvin Eastman
Kendall Grove
Dean Lister
Terry Martin
Alessiso Sakara

My Vote goes to Marvin Eastman.[/quote]

I like your list and I believe that it is accurate. However I hope to never see the boogy man fighting in mma again. I hate him as an mma fighter and I wish he would just stick to grappling.

]]> By: "Mr. NC-17" http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371549 "Mr. NC-17" Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:44:25 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371549 I really like the Cote/Leben rematch idea.. good call on that one guys. Bisping vs. Tanner.. would be a very good fight for both men. Maybe it will be Gideon Ray vs. Evan Tanner, you know just a stepping stone to get Evan's name back out. But if he already knows who his opponent is, then it cant be Bisping. Here is the list of people that could fight Evan at 185: Patrick Cote Chris Leben Marvin Eastman Kendall Grove Dean Lister Terry Martin Alessiso Sakara My Vote goes to Marvin Eastman. I really like the Cote/Leben rematch idea.. good call on that one guys.

Bisping vs. Tanner.. would be a very good fight for both men.

Maybe it will be Gideon Ray vs. Evan Tanner, you know just a stepping stone to get Evan’s name back out.

But if he already knows who his opponent is, then it cant be Bisping.

Here is the list of people that could fight Evan at 185:

Patrick Cote
Chris Leben
Marvin Eastman
Kendall Grove
Dean Lister
Terry Martin
Alessiso Sakara

My Vote goes to Marvin Eastman.

]]> By: john http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371407 john Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:13:33 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371407 [quote comment="371325"]What about Tanner vs Jeremy Horn? Ehh... sounds pretty good to me.[/quote] That isnt a bad idea! Horn looked much better in a loosing effort against Marquardt than I expected. let these 2 face off, winner has a shot at a comeback! Imagine another TUF the comeback show? They coulod have crazy evann Tanner on there, then again he would probably drink the house dry in the 1st night. Throw Horn in the house as well. All they need is 14 more fighters. [quote comment=”371325″]What about Tanner vs Jeremy Horn? Ehh… sounds pretty good to me.[/quote]

That isnt a bad idea! Horn looked much better in a loosing effort against Marquardt than I expected. let these 2 face off, winner has a shot at a comeback!

Imagine another TUF the comeback show? They coulod have crazy evann Tanner on there, then again he would probably drink the house dry in the 1st night. Throw Horn in the house as well. All they need is 14 more fighters.

]]> By: THORAZINE http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371329 THORAZINE Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:26:07 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371329 Tanner Vesus Leben! Tanner Vesus Leben!

]]> By: DB http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371325 DB Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:23:38 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371325 What about Tanner vs Jeremy Horn? Ehh... sounds pretty good to me. What about Tanner vs Jeremy Horn? Ehh… sounds pretty good to me.

]]> By: alex http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371284 alex Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:53:48 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371284 Is that Tanner bitting into a purple tampon. Is that Tanner bitting into a purple tampon.

]]> By: b.w. http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371261 b.w. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:39:06 +0000 http://mmamania.com/2008/03/17/evan-tanner-ill-be-back-in-the-octagon-this-summer/#comment-371261 im also starting to see people call okami a great fighter now. why? i think he is a very good fighter, but not a great fighter. he lost to rich, beat mcdonald in boring fight and imo didnt dominate swick as much as alot of people think. swick looked better against okami than burkman. i'm not saying that okami is overated, but i consider a. silva to be a great fighter. im also starting to see people call okami a great fighter now. why? i think he is a very good fighter, but not a great fighter. he lost to rich, beat mcdonald in boring fight and imo didnt dominate swick as much as alot of people think. swick looked better against okami than burkman. i’m not saying that okami is overated, but i consider a. silva to be a great fighter.

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