Once I was a Champion (Official Trailer)

Once I Was A Champion is the moving story of the iconic fighter who died in 2008 at the age of 37. Evan Tanner: MMA Champion, UFC Champion, and an inspiration to fighters around the world.
"Evan's life was incredibly complex, filled with extreme highs and lows," says film producer, Kirk Porter. "He inspired a generation of MMA fighters around the world with his writings and his never-ending belief that one person can change the world."
Once I Was A Champion includes never-before-released fight scenes; features Dana White, Bas Rutten, Chael Sonnen, Forrest Griffin, and more!
Director:
Gerard Roxburgh
Executive Producers:
Dan Caldwell and Sophia Tavernakis
Producer:
Kirk Porter
CoProducer:
Lance Dumais
Cinematographer:
Matt Irwin
Composer:
Helen Patience

[@ActoneSUCKA]

He was my friend... when I was wanting to fight, I asked Evan what he thought of various places to go train at, and asked him his advice on meals, how to train, etc... and sure enough, he helped me out tremendously. I put that part of my life behind me now, but when I heard he had died in 2008, and heard who it was, I was in tears. He was a mentor to me, a great, loyal friend, and somebody who is irreplaceable. I'll always remember the advice he gave me and will never forgot my friend.

[@cainarcher8475]

If there was a UFC fighter that was a warrior but also humble and calm, it's Evan Tanner. Total class act.

[@chillmike]

Here's someone I NEVER met, but I miss him as much as I'd miss a brother, he had his share of faults sure but the guy just put out so much positivity and love. Evan we miss you brother!

[@Kiss152]

I live in a small town in Edgewood and my neighbor died a couple of months ago. His name was Robert Tanner and he was Evans father. He talked so highly of Evan and he was really proud of him. He seemed like an amazing individual

[@AcesWildMMA]

It is beyond me how ANYONE could dislike this video, or Evan Tanner in general. RIP TEAM TANNER!

[@MinorityThinker]

This is one of the few things that acctually makes my eyes tear up..

[@crashstitches79]

RIP Evan. You've been one of my favorites since I discovered modern MMA in 2001. A true free spirit, a rebel, a human, a champion.

[@theEdinero]

I saw Evan Tanner at Mandalay bay the night he won the belt- he was still wearing it as he took pictures with fans. The smile on his face was priceless.

[@sin3rgy]

Oh man this is such an awesome idea, Evan Tanner really needs his story to be out there.

[@asianprideyeex2]

02/11/1971 Happy Birthday and RIP Evan Tanner, the MMA community still misses you

[@LayzieTheSavage]

I've seen this movie twice already, and could watch it a million times. Amazing. Truly inspirational and one of the greatest things I've ever watched.

[@Yamasuba]

those 6 who dislike this were referring to Chael Sonnen's comment......I don't see any other logical explanation.....RiP Evan Tanner....U left us great moments in mma..thank you

[@andrewariasquesada4944]

I cry every time I watch this! Still remember him

[@morgall]

You were a great man, believed in the power of one, you faced the demons. but the heart were always intact, and never faded." Rip My hero

[@izEnii]

I've watched this like 100 times now. I can't wait for the documentary. Just watching some of Evans interviews inspire me so much. This trailer does also.

[@TheSharkmanBite]

This...make me cry. Again like 4 year ago. Thank you. :)

[@new2brew1]

This is random, I was surfing the Net tonight looking for info on Evan Tanner. I met him at an event and followed his career. I am pleased that this documentory is in effect. I believe he truely was a great fighter, mentor, intellectual, spiritualist, and good person.

[@Zekeormoses]

Thumbs up for Tanner, where ever you are buddy, we will always miss you

[@MalculmX]

Evan Tanner is the sole reason I got in to MMA. He is for me personally the Biggy and Tupac of MMA. Was he the best no but if it weren't for him I wouldn't be as huge of a fight fan as I am and I would have the dream to have Dana White give me just one chance to fight in the UFC. So thank you Evan for inspiring my life.

[@DjVanillaGuerilla]

that look after he says he can change the world... it gets me very time. what an amazing guy