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