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Brian Stann vs. Jorge Santiago official for UFC 130 in May (2/24/2011 1:25:23 AM)
An intriguing middleweight matchup is now official for UFC 130, as Brian Stann meets Jorge Santiago on the evening's main card. UFC officials today announced the matchup, which was previously reported by MMAjunkie.com. Stann initially was slated to Wanderlei Silva at the May 28 event, but "The Axe Murderer" repeatedly voiced his preference not to fight the fan favorite and military hero.
Santiago Returns to Octagon Against Stann at UFC 130 (2/23/2011 7:19:16 PM)
Six bouts are once again official for UFC 130 “Edgar vs. Maynard 3,” as a rumored middleweight tilt between Brian Stann and Jorge Santiago was ratified by the promotion on Wednesday.
Jorge Santiago's UFC deal official, meets Brian Stann at UFC 130 (2/23/2011 12:50:00 PM)
World Victory Road/ Sengoku middleweight champion Jorge Santiago officially has rejoined the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Officials from Authentic Sports Management, Santiago's management team, today announced the long-expected multi-fight contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Although not announced, as MMAjunkie.com first reported, Santiago fights former WEC champ Brian Stann at UFC 130 in May.
Jorge Santiago Officially Signs with UFC, Meets Brian Stann at UFC 131 (2/23/2011 9:30:53 AM)
Former Sengoku middleweight champion Jorge Santiago has officially signed on to return to the UFC. While recent reports stated that Santiago's return to the UFC was imminent, Santiago's management team officially announced the contract today.
Jorge Santiago UFC Signing Official, Set For Brian Stann Match Up At UFC 130 (2/23/2011 9:30:53 AM)
Former Sengoku middleweight champion Jorge Santiago has officially signed on to return to the UFC. While recent reports stated that Santiago's return to the UFC was imminent, Santiago's management team officially announced the contract today.
UFC’s Wanderlei Silva “Absolutely Refused” To Fight Brian Stann (2/19/2011 1:00:41 PM)
A bout between UFC light middleweight competitor Wanderlei Silva and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Brian Stann looked to be a done deal at one point, even according to UFC President Dana White. According to a report, though, Silva "absolutely refused" to fight Stann and told friends he would "retire rather than take the fight".
Brian Stann likely to meet Jorge Santiago, not Wanderlei Silva, at UFC 130 (2/12/2011 5:15:00 PM)
After recent reports of a potential return to the UFC, Sengoku middleweight champion Jorge Santiago appears to have an opponent: Brian Stann. Sources close to the organization today told MMAjunkie.com the two middleweight are expected to fight at UFC 130. Stann initially was slated to Wanderlei Silva at the May 28 event, though Silva repeatedly has voiced a preference not to fight the fan favorite and military hero.
Brian Stann vs. Jorge Santiago, Not Wanderlei Silva, Expected for UFC 130 (2/12/2011 7:49:21 AM)
Despite Dana White's insistence that Brian Stann vs. Wanderlei Silva was still on for UFC 130, Stann is instead expected to welcome fellow middleweight Jorge Santiago back to the UFC at the May 28 event in Las Vegas.
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Still On for UFC 130 (2/9/2011 6:09:38 AM)
A matchup between middleweight contenders Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann is still slated for UFC 130, despite recent reports that it had been scrapped from the May 30 event in Las Vegas. "It's on," UFC President Dana White said after UFC 126.
Dana White says Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann still on for UFC 130 (2/6/2011 9:00:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - Despite conflicting reports, UFC president Dana White insists Wanderlei Silva will indeed meet Brian Stann at UFC 130. The UFC boss told MMAjunkie.com that while Silva has shown some resistance to the matchup, the two middleweight sluggers will indeed meet in May. "It's on," White said flatly of the matchup. "It's on."
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Off, Stann Likely to Remain on UFC 130 (2/4/2011 7:03:22 PM)
A source close to the UFC recently informed MMAFighting's Ariel Helwani that a recently reported fight between middleweight contenders Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann is off and "won't be happening any time soon."
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Announced For UFC 130 (2/3/2011 9:52:23 AM)
Brian Stann's wish has been granted. After defeating fellow middleweight Chris Leben at UFC 125, former WEC light heavyweight champion and United States Marines Corp Captain Brian Stann requested a match with fan favorite Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva vs Brian Stann Official For UFC 130 (2/3/2011 9:52:23 AM)
Brian Stann's wish has been granted. After defeating fellow middleweight Chris Leben at UFC 125, former WEC light heavyweight champion and United States Marines Corp Captain Brian Stann requested a match with fan favorite Wanderlei Silva.
UFC boss Dana White: Wanderlei Silva has no desire to play Brian Stann's villain (1/22/2011 6:40:00 PM)
KILLEEN, Texas - For aspiring UFC middleweights, calling out Wanderlei Silva has almost become standard operating procedure. Brian Stann is the latest to request a booking with Silva, and UFC president Dana White admitted the promotion is trying to arrange it. There's just one problem: "The Axe Murderer" isn't exactly keen on playing the bad guy. MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter John Morgan outlines the details, as well as a number of other topics White recently discussed, including the light heavyweight title picture, the future of Lyoto Machida and the potential octagon returns of Royce Gracie and Nick Diaz.
Wanderlei Silva Expected to Fight Brian Stann in UFC Return (1/14/2011 6:00:16 AM)
Brian Stann will apparently get his wish to welcome Wanderlei Silva back to UFC action. After stopping Chris Leben in the co-main event of UFC 125 on New Year's Day, the rising middleweight Stann requested a fight with "The Axe Murderer" and UFC President Dana White has told MMA Fighting the matchup is expected for spring.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Stann, Strikeforce's Cormier, Tuff-N-Uff's Meyer and Totero (1/5/2011 4:15:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio continues a guest-heavy week of programming with personalities from three different organizations. UFC 125 winner Brian Stann calls in, and heavyweight Daniel Cormier joins the program to discuss his upcoming fight at Strikeforce Challengers 13. Joining us in-studio are Tuff-N-Uff promoter Jeff Meyer and welterweight Tony Totero. Finally, The Sunday Junkie winner Greg Yanke calls in to discuss his winning entry. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
After UFC 125 Victory, Stann Wants ‘The Axe Murderer’ (1/5/2011 12:25:14 PM)
After knocking out Chris Leben in impressive fashion at UFC 125, former Brian Stann voiced a humble request for his next opponent at the post-fight news conference.
Brian Stann Wants to Fight Wanderlei Silva Next on Path to UFC Title Shot (1/5/2011 9:00:18 AM)
Following a first-round knockout of Chris Leben at Saturday's UFC 125, Brian Stann said he hopes to fight Wanderlei Silva next as he works to earn a shot at the middleweight title. "That's my number one goal for 2011 is to be a top-10 middleweight in the world and work my way towards a title shot. I think I'd like to fight Wanderlei Silva next, but I'll be prepared for anybody."
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Tavares, Stann, Stephens, Strikeforce's Cole (900th show!) (1/4/2011 4:15:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today celebrates its 900th show by welcoming in studio UFC 125 winner Brad Tavares, who netted an important victory over Phil Baroni in the event's ION Television-broadcast prelim. Additionally, fellow UFC 125 winner Brian Stann and Jeremy Stephens will also call in to the program, as well Strikeforce's Devin Cole, who faces Daniel Cormier at this weekend's Strikeforce Challengers 13 event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 125's Tavares, Stann and Stephens, Strikeforce's Cole (1/4/2011 4:15:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes in studio UFC 125 winner Brad Tavares, who netted an important victory over Phil Baroni in the event's ION Television-broadcast prelim. Additionally, fellow UFC 125 winner Brian Stann and Jeremy Stephens will also call in to the program, as well Strikeforce's Devin Cole, who faces Daniel Cormier at this weekend's Strikeforce Challengers 13 event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Coach Speak: Greg Jackson on Stann, Guida (1/2/2011 10:48:53 PM)
Trainer Greg Jackson discusses UFC 125 victories from Brian Stann and Clay Guida with Sherdog.com's Mike Sloan.
Following UFC 125 win, Brian Stann wants Wanderlei Silva, top-10 ranking (1/2/2011 1:55:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - UFC middleweight contender Brian Stann isn't exactly the "call out" kind of guy, but he also knows how to ask for what he wants. For instance, following an August win over Mike Massenzio, the Marine respectfully asked for a future booking with Chris Leben, which eventually resulted in his UFC 125 victory over "The Crippler." Following that win in the co-main event of Saturday night's pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Stann was at it again, and this time, he's got an "Axe Murderer" on his mind.
UFC 125 Results Recap: Edgar Draws Maynard to Retain Title, Stann Drops Leben (1/1/2011 7:42:03 PM)
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar salvaged a split draw against challenger Gray Maynard to retain the 155-pound title in the main event of UFC 125 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Brian Stann derailed rising middleweight Chris Leben in the UFC 125 co-headliner, dropping "The Crippler" twice before earning the opening-round knockout.
UFC 125 co-headliner Brian Stann: "I have nothing to lose" (1/1/2011 3:10:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - UFC middleweight Brian Stann says his success in fighting is partially owed to the skill known in football circles as calling an audible. It's the ability, he says, to "think clearly under duress" and to make split-second decisions without a tweak in heart rate. Quarterbacks use it to move players and plays around last minute on the football field. It was part of the UFC 125 co-headliner's life as a linebacker for the United States Naval Academy.
UFC 125 middleweight Chris Leben: Life isn't a Superman comic book (12/31/2010 12:20:00 AM)
LAS VEGAS - As far as pre-fight storylines go, the UFC 125 matchup between middleweight sluggers Chris Leben and Brian Stann appears pretty cut and dry. Take Leben, an oft-troubled and always outspoken slugger, and pair him with Stann, a Silver Star-winning U.S. Marine known as the "All American," and you've got a clear good vs. evil scenario. But Leben thinks MMA pundits and fans have been too quick to draw the obvious conclusion. After all, life isn't always that simple.
UFC 125 Videos: Chris Leben vs. Brian Stann Pre-Fight Interviews (12/27/2010 6:11:50 PM)
Check out Brian Stann's pre-UFC 125 interview after the jump, and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete UFC 125 coverage.
Stann Breaking New Ground as Co-Headliner (12/27/2010 12:50:24 PM)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Brian Stann already has a lengthy list of accomplishments on his lifetime resume: Naval Academy graduate, decorated U.S. Marine and WEC light heavyweight champion, to name a few.
UFC 125 Fight Card Official for Jan. 1 with Edgar vs. Maynard 2, Leben vs. Stann (12/23/2010 6:10:17 AM)
The fight card for "UFC 125: Resolution" is now officially complete for New Year's Day in Las Vegas, as UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar rematches Gray Maynard in the main event and middleweights Chris Leben and Brian Stann meet in the pay-per-view's co-headliner.
Leben Vs. Stann In The Works For Ufc 125 (9/22/2010 7:22:55 PM)
A fight is in the works for UFC 125 on New Year's Day that will pit "Ultimate Fighter Season 1” competitor Chris Leben against former Marine officer Brian Stann in a middleweight contest...
Chris Leben vs. Brian Stann targeted for UFC 125 New Year's Day event (9/22/2010 6:50:00 PM)
A middleweight bout between Chris Leben and former WEC champion Briann Stann has been targeted for the Jan. 1 UFC 125 card. Sources close to the event today alerted MMAjunkie.com of the tentative plans, though bout agreements have not been signed. Although not officially announced, UFC 125 takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view.
Chris Leben vs. Brian Stann In The Works for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (9/22/2010 11:29:13 AM)
Rising middleweight Chris Leben will look to continue his climb towards a title shot when he returns to action against former WEC champ Brian Stann on the pay-per-view main card at UFC 125 on January 1 in Las Vegas. UFC 125 could feature middleweight champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort or a lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard.
From champion to outsider, Doug "The Rhino" Marshall looks for return to top (9/8/2010 7:35:00 PM)
For so many mixed martial arts struggling to make the big show, success boils down to getting the right break at the right time. For former WEC light heavyweight champion Doug "The Rhino" Marshall, it was a poorly timed break that led to his disappearance from national consciousness. That break, a right hand fracture suffered in his first career fight outside of the organization, came just as the WEC was re-organizing itself into its current form as home of the world's best lighter-weight fighters. Having just relinquished his title to current UFC contender Brian Stann, Marshall was left as the off man out.