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| Born | Brian Michael Stann September 24, 1980 Fussa, Tokyo, Japan |
| Other names | The All-American |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight (185 lb) (2010–2012) Light Heavyweight (205 lb) (2006–2010, 2013) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Rank | 3rd Degree Black Belt in MCMAP Purple Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Years active | 2006 – 2013 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
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 U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 2003–2008 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | 2nd Mobile Assault Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War Battle of Al Qaim |
| Other work | Professional Mixed martial artist |
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last updated on: October 11, 2011
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Brian Michael Stann, born on September 24, 1980, is an American hero. He was a brave U.S. Marine and a skilled mixed martial artist. He fought in major competitions like the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was also a champion in World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). After his fighting career, he became a sports commentator for the UFC and football games.
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Brian Stann's Early Life and Military Service
Brian Stann was born in Japan at Yokota Air Base. He grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in the United States. He went to Scranton Preparatory School. Later, he joined the United States Naval Academy in 1999.
While at the Naval Academy, Brian played football. He was a middle linebacker for the Midshipmen team. After graduating, he became an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. He eventually reached the rank of captain.
Heroic Actions in Iraq
In May 2005, Brian Stann was a lieutenant. He led the 2nd Mobile Assault Platoon during the Iraq War. His unit was attacked by enemies near the Ramana Bridge. Stann and his 42 Marines fought for six days under heavy fire. They used air and tank support to defend themselves. All 42 Marines in his platoon survived the intense battle.
Receiving the Silver Star
In March 2006, Brian Stann received the Silver Star. This is the third-highest award for bravery in combat. The award recognized his leadership and courage. He directed rescue operations and air support during the fight. His actions were even mentioned by President George W. Bush. Brian left active duty in the Marine Corps in May 2008. The Marine Corps still uses his story to inspire new recruits.
Brian Stann's Mixed Martial Arts Career
Brian Stann started his fighting career in 2006. He was still serving in the military at the time. He used his leave time to train and compete.
Becoming a WEC Champion
On March 26, 2008, Brian Stann won a big fight. He defeated Doug Marshall by knockout. This made him the WEC Light Heavyweight champion. He had a perfect record of 6 wins and 0 losses at that point. In August 2008, he lost his title in a rematch against Steve Cantwell.
Fighting in the UFC
In 2008, the WEC merged some of its weight classes with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Brian Stann then joined the UFC.
First UFC Fights
Brian Stann's first UFC fight was in April 2009. He faced Krzysztof Soszynski and lost by submission. He later said he couldn't train enough for the grappling part of the fight. In September 2009, he fought Steve Cantwell again. This time, Stann won by a unanimous decision. This was his first fight that went the full distance. He also defeated Rodney Wallace by decision in December 2009.
Moving to Middleweight
In February 2010, Stann lost to Phil Davis. After this fight, he decided to move to a lighter weight class. He moved down to the 185-pound Middleweight division.
Success as a Middleweight
Brian Stann made his middleweight debut in August 2010. He won against Mike Massenzio by submission. This fight was so exciting that it won "Fight of the Night" honors. On New Year's Day 2011, he defeated Chris Leben by TKO in the first round. This was a big win for him.
He then fought Jorge Santiago in May 2011. Stann won by TKO in the second round. This fight also earned "Fight of the Night" honors. In October 2011, he lost to Chael Sonnen by submission.
Showing Good Sportsmanship
In April 2012, Brian Stann fought Alessio Sakara. Stann knocked Sakara out in the first round. After the knockout, Stann immediately signaled to the referee that Sakara was out. He did not throw any extra punches. This action was highly praised by fans and other fighters. UFC President Dana White called him "one of the classiest people on Earth!"
Later Fights and Retirement
Brian Stann faced Michael Bisping in September 2012 and lost by decision. His last fight was in March 2013 against Wanderlei Silva. Stann lost by knockout in a very exciting fight. This fight also won "Fight of the Night" honors.
On July 11, 2013, Brian Stann announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. After retiring, he became an analyst and commentator for Fox Sports and the UFC. In August 2017, he left his commentary job to work as a real estate executive.
Life After Fighting
Brian Stann is married to Michelle, and they have five daughters. They live in Milton, Georgia. For nine years, Brian was the president and CEO of Hire Heroes USA. This is a nonprofit organization that helps U.S. military veterans find jobs. He has also held leadership roles in real estate companies.
In 2010, Brian Stann published his book, "Heart for the Fight: A Marine Hero's Journey from the Battlefields of Iraq to Mixed Martial Arts Champion." The book shares his life story. It covers his childhood, his time playing football, his brave service as a Marine in Iraq, and his journey to becoming a WEC champion.
Achievements and Awards
Brian Stann achieved great success in both his military and fighting careers.
Mixed Martial Arts Awards
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- WEC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Three times)
- vs. Mike Massenzio
- vs. Jorge Santiago
- vs. Wanderlei Silva
- Fight of the Night (Three times)
- UFC.com Awards
- 2009: Ranked #8 Upset of the Year vs. Steve Cantwell
- 2011: Ranked #6 Upset of the Year vs. Chris Leben
- 2013: Ranked #2 Fight of the Year vs. Wanderlei Silva
- MMAFighting.com
- 2013 Best Fight of the Half-Year vs. Wanderlei Silva
- CombatPress.com
- 2015 Broadcast Analyst of the Year
United States Military Awards
Mixed Martial Arts Record Summary
Brian Stann had a professional mixed martial arts record of 12 wins and 6 losses.
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 12 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 12–6 | Wanderlei Silva | KO (punches) | UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann | March 3, 2013 | 2 | 4:08 | Saitama, Japan | Light Heavyweight bout. Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 12–5 | Michael Bisping | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 152 | September 22, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 12–4 | Alessio Sakara | KO (punches) | UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva | April 14, 2012 | 1 | 2:26 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Chael Sonnen | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 136 | October 8, 2011 | 2 | 3:51 | Houston, Texas, U.S. | |
| Win | 11–3 | Jorge Santiago | TKO (punches) | UFC 130 | May 28, 2011 | 2 | 4:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 10–3 | Chris Leben | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC 125 | January 1, 2011 | 1 | 3:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | 9–3 | Mike Massenzio | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko | August 1, 2010 | 3 | 3:10 | San Diego, California, U.S. | Middleweight debut. Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 8–3 | Phil Davis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 109 | February 6, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | 8–2 | Rodney Wallace | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale | December 5, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | 7–2 | Steve Cantwell | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Guillard | September 16, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Krzysztof Soszynski | Submission (kimura) | UFC 97 | April 18, 2009 | 1 | 3:53 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Steve Cantwell | TKO (punches) | WEC 35: Condit vs. Miura | August 3, 2008 | 2 | 4:01 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Lost the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Doug Marshall | TKO (punches) | WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann | March 26, 2008 | 1 | 1:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Won the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Jeremiah Billington | TKO (punches) | WEC 30 | September 5, 2007 | 1 | 3:07 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | 4–0 | Craig Zellner | TKO (punches) | WEC 28 | June 3, 2007 | 1 | 4:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | 3–0 | Steve Cantwell | TKO (punches) | WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio | March 24, 2007 | 1 | 0:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | 2–0 | Miguel Cosio | TKO (punches) | WEC 21: Tapout | June 15, 2006 | 1 | 0:16 | Highland, California, U.S. | |
| Win | 1–0 | Aaron Stark | TKO (punches) | SF 14: Resolution | January 6, 2006 | 1 | 3:14 | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
See also
In Spanish: Brian Stann para niños
