UFC 82: Evan Tanner To Return in March
Former Middleweight Champion Evan Tanner, who recently inked a new 4-fight deal with the UFC, will be returning to the octagon in March at UFC 82 in Columbus, Ohio to take on a yet-to-be-named opponent according to MMA Mania.
Tanner has a 32-6 MMA record including an 11-4 mark in the UFC. His record includes wins over David Terrell, Robbie Lawler, and Phil Baroni as well as losses to Rich Franklin, Tito Ortiz, and David Loiseau. In his last MMA bout Tanner secured a victory over Justin Levens by first round submission in April of 2006.
A main event title bout between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and challenger Dan Henderson has been announced for the March 1st. Other rumored fights include Josh Koscheck vs. Dustin Hazelett and Jorge Gurgel vs. John Halverson. Welterweight contender Jon Fitch is also rumored to be appearing on the card.
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Nice to see Tanner return, but the division is stronger now that when he left, believe it or not. Unless he’s done some major improvements, he’ll have his hands full just to be top 5.
yup i wonder who he will fight maybe okami?
I just want to see what new haircut he’s rockin.’
No doubt Rev- I hope it’s the MANFRO he used to sport. I really couldn’t stand to see his CORNROWS again! Other than that I am THRILLED to see him back in the cage. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a rematch with him and Tito before he retires (before you all jump at that, I know they are in different weight classes)
They’ll start him with an easy fight, hopefully. Some newcomer that just wants a shot to fight in the UFC, And hopefully Evan can win.
tanner vs bisping
Don’t see why a loss at light heavy makes dan henderson a middleweight contender…
j.
NO way, the UFC needs both of these guys to win. They can’t afford to see them both lose in their first fights (in a new division and in a long time).