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Brian Stann  "All American"


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Born: Yakota, Japan
Fighting Out Of: Scranton, PA
Age: 29
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 205 lbs. (93 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 7-2-0
Strengths: Strength/Athleticism
Languages Spoken: English


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Brian Stann WEC™ Fight History:


Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
Win Steve Cantwell Unanimous Decision UFC® Fight Night™ DIAZ vs GUILLARD Sep-16-2009 3 5:00
Loss Krzysztof Soszynski Submission (Arm Lock) UFC® 97 REDEMPTION Apr-18-2009 1 3:53
Loss Steve Cantwell Technical Knock Out WEC® Live on Versus 8/3 Aug-3-2008 2 4:01
Win Doug Marshall Technical Knock Out WEC® Live On Versus 3/26 Mar-26-2008 1 1:35
Win Jeremiah Billington Technical Knock Out WEC® LIVE on Versus! 9/5 Sep-5-2007 1 3:07
Win Craig Zellner Technical Knock Out WEC®: Faber vs Farrar - on Versus Jun-3-2007 1 4:57
Win Steve Cantwell Knock Out WEC®: Condit vs Allessio Mar-24-2007 1 0:41
Win Miguel Cosio Technical Knock Out WEC®: Tapout Jun-15-2006 1 0:16


Fighter Biography

When and why did you start training for fighting? Combat is my profession and fighting was a great way to maintain a combat mindset while preparing to lead Marines in war. I began training in May 2004 after completing the Marine Corps premier martial arts course in Quantico Virginia.

What ranks and titles have you held?
Former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion

Do you have any heroes?
My Marines that have died fighting for me: Lance Corporal James Brown, Lance Corporal William Koprince, Lance Corporal Rene Martinez, and Lance Corporal Douglas Champlin.

What is your favorite technique?
Whatever technique I win with.

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC?
It means the world to a fighter. This is by far the pinnacle of the sport, and an opportunity to perform on its biggest stage, so it’s awesome. It’s a lifetime achievement to come and not only fight in the UFC, but to compete in the UFC.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
I graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

What was your job before you started fighting?
I was an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. I was a Combined AntiArmor Platoon Commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06, and I was a company executive officer for India Company, 3d Battalion 2d Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07.