Brian Stann
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| Brian Stann | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname | All American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Born | September 24, 1980 |
| Town of birth | Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Primary fighting style | Boxing |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
Brian Stann (born September 24, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization, after first competing for the UFC's sister promotion World Extreme Cagefighting. He is a former WEC Light Heavyweight champion.
Stann was born at Yokota Air Base in Japan and grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Scranton Preparatory School and then matriculated to the United States Naval Academy in 2003. He played football for the Midshipmen at the position of middle linebacker during his time at the Naval Academy. Upon graduation, he was assigned as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps, and has since risen to the rank of Captain.[1]
On November 8, 2005, Stann and his command, the 2nd Mobile Assault Platoon, were ambushed by insurgents while trying to secure a bridge near Karabilah. Stann and his Marines held out for six days under heavy attacks while Stann coordinated air and tank support that eventually allowed them to be relieved on November 14, 2005. Out of forty-two Marines in Stann's platoon, all survived, and Stann was awarded the Silver Star, the nation's third highest award for valor in combat. This mission was shown on the episode, "Iraq's Most Wanted" on the History Channel show, Shootout!, in which Brain Stann was interviewed. He left active duty in the Marine Corps as of May 2008.
On March 26, 2008 Stann defeated Doug Marshall to become the WEC Light Heavyweight champion.[2] With this victory, Stann's MMA record reached 6-0, with five victories in the WEC.
In August he lost his first title defense in a rematch against Steve Cantwell.[3]
In 2008, Zuffa announced plans to shut down the WEC's 185-lb and 205-lb weight classes, and bring all of those fighters to the UFC by 2009, leaving the WEC to concentrate on lighter weight classes.[1]
Stann was scheduled to make his UFC debut on December 10, 2008 at the UFC Fight For The Troops show, to be held at the Army base of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, but sustained a foot injury and was forced to withdraw from the card.[2] He faced Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 97 in Montreal, Canada, on April 18. In the first round, Soszynski locked in a Kimura, forcing the Marine to tap out for the first time on national television.
Marine Corps officials say they continue to use Stann's story as a recruiting tool, and he attributes his success to the MMA foundation he learned fighting at the Corps' Martial Arts Center for Excellence in Quantico, Va. “He has been an ideal spokesperson and role model,” said Lt. Col. Mike Zeliff, assistant chief of staff for advertising with Marine Corps Recruiting Command.[3]
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[edit] MMA Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 8 matches | 6 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 6-2 |  Krzysztof Soszynski |
Submission (Kimura) | UFC 97: Redemption | 04/18/2009 | 1 | 3:35 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | UFC debut |
| Loss | 6-1 |  Steve Cantwell |
TKO (Punches) | WEC 35 | 08/03/2008 | 2 | 4:01 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lost WEC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | 6-0 | Doug Marshall |
KO (Punches) | WEC 33 | 03/26/2008 | 1 | 1:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won WEC Light Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | 5-0 | Jeremiah Billington |
TKO (Punches) | WEC 30 | 09/05/2007 | 1 | 3:07 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 4-0 | Craig Zellner |
TKO (Strikes) | WEC 28 | 06/03/2007 | 1 | 4:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 3-0 | Steve Cantwell |
TKO (Strikes) | WEC 26 | 03/24/2007 | 1 | 0:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 2-0 | Miguel Cosio |
TKO | WEC 21 | 06/15/2006 | 1 | 0:16 | Highland, California, United States | WEC debut. 2nd Shortest fight in WEC history
(First Jose Aldo vs. Cub Swanson) |
| Win | 1-0 | Aaron Stark |
TKO | Sport Fight 14 | 01/06/2006 | 1 | 3:14 | Portland, Oregon, United States |
[edit] Personal life
Stann and his wife Teressa have a daughter named Alexandra. They currently reside in Johns Creek, Georgia. [4] [5]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=7206&zoneid=2
- ^ http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6459&p=143514
- ^ Former Marine captain is ready for UFC debut - Marine Corps Times
- ^ Brian Stann: A Future Star in MMA? - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog
- ^ My time is limited with work, training, and my baby Alexandra. Official Myspace Page
[edit] External links
| Preceded by Doug Marshall |
6th WEC Light Heavyweight Champion March 26, 2008 - August 3, 2008 |
Succeeded by Steve Cantwell |
