UFC fighter Evan Tanner R.I.P.

[jovherye]

Tanner was reported as missing near a camp ground near Palo Verde, CA, and a body, presumed to be that of Tanner's was found near the campsite where he had been staying. Shortly afterwards it was confirmed that the body was that of Evan Tanner.

According to San Diego Union-Tribune, Tanner was found Monday, September 8, 2008 in the Palo Verde mountain area, the Imperial Valley Press has reported.

Tanner, 37, had embarked on a camping trip some time around Sept. 2 into the desert-like region north of Brawley, Calif., approximately two and a half hours east of San Diego.

Sherdog.com has ascertained various unconfirmed reports that Tanner’s body was identified Monday and that relatives have been notified. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

Deana Epperson, who grew up across the street from Tanner and his family in his hometown of Amarillo, Texas, said she'd been told that the fighter had texted friends in Oceanside as late as Thursday, telling them that he'd run out of water and gas for his motorcycle. Authorities were then contacted to try and locate the fighter.

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[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by jovherye

Tanner was reported as missing near a camp ground near Palo Verde, CA, and a body, presumed to be that of Tanner's was found near the campsite where he had been staying. Shortly afterwards it was confirmed that the body was that of Evan Tanner.

According to San Diego Union-Tribune, Tanner was found Monday, September 8, 2008 in the Palo Verde mountain area, the Imperial Valley Press has reported.

Tanner, 37, had embarked on a camping trip some time around Sept. 2 into the desert-like region north of Brawley, Calif., approximately two and a half hours east of San Diego.

Sherdog.com has ascertained various unconfirmed reports that Tanner’s body was identified Monday and that relatives have been notified. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

Deana Epperson, who grew up across the street from Tanner and his family in his hometown of Amarillo, Texas, said she'd been told that the fighter had texted friends in Oceanside as late as Thursday, telling them that he'd run out of water and gas for his motorcycle. Authorities were then contacted to try and locate the fighter.

Dude, that f***ing sucks.

Logan

[jovherye]

I know. I just saw he fight a couple of months ago.

[aygie]

Originally Posted by jadedeath

Dude, that f***ing sucks.

Logan

careful mate, their suspending people left right and center at the moment.

[Monkey]

Sucks. Reading his blog it almost sounds as if he expected to die on one of his expiditions.

[Bigdog]

Originally Posted by Monkey

Sucks. Reading his blog it almost sounds as if he expected to die on one of his expiditions.

Yeah i'm sorry but being a minimalist is why he is now dead and should be a lesson to those that think along the same lines as him.

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by Aygie

careful mate, their suspending people left right and center at the moment.

What about rear left, rear right, left center and right center? They getting shafted, too?

[BLUNT]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

What about rear left, rear right, left center and right center? They getting shafted, too?

Not to mention the "Sub." Dual, in some cases.

[aygie]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

What about rear left, rear right, left center and right center? They getting shafted, too?

Originally Posted by BLUNT

Not to mention the "Sub." Dual, in some cases.

C**ts!