Brian Stann is leaving the UFC to go sell houses.
The former UFC middleweight and college football player and Army Guy Who Won A Lot of Medals made the announcement via Instagram. Stann transitioned from fighting to announcing a few years back, as the military man didn’t like getting fucked up in a cage for money.
At first, I wasn’t totally sure on how he’d do as a color guy, but he quickly came along and was one of the best in the business. In fact, with Joe Rogan’s UFC status always somewhat up in the air, Stann looked like a natural heir apparent. Instead, I guess we’ll get Dominck Cruz or someone.
Really, people, really! Stann was awesome at what he did and he’ll be missed.
I am announcing my departure from calling fights w/ the UFC. I have been offered an amazing leadership role with a fast growing Real Estate Firm and will be attending Northwestern (Kellogg) for my executive MBA this fall. Thank you to everyone for years of support, especially the athletes and coaches whom I love deeply. I will continue to be a huge MMA supporter and attend many events. Thank you to everyone from FOX and Zuffa who helped me so much in this journey. @jon_anik you are my brother and that will never change, and I cannot tell you how important your friendship has been to me. My wife @teressa_stann who has endured so much and supported me through war, fighting, and now this transition, I love forever and thank you so much. This move is to focus more on my family. I traveled 26 weekends last year for work while also working a full time job. My new role as a COO will be very difficult but still afford me my weekends with my wife and 3 children. Transition and change are a part of life and I am really excited to prove my worth to my new company and hopefully showcase the diverse skills military veterans and mixed martial artists possess. Thank you all. – Brian
Sounds like the guy wants a bit more normal of a life and who can begrudge a man that pleasure?
Al Iaquinta welcomes Stann into the fraternity of Fighting Realtors.
