On Monday, UFC commentator Brian Stann announced his departure from the UFC.
Stann decided to leave his commentary job after being offered a leadership role with a real estate firm. He will also be pursuing an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Stann’s UFC commentary was beloved by many fans and fighters due to his knowledge of MMA. Before being a commentator, Stann was one of the top fighters in the UFC middleweight division. Stann became a commentator after retiring from the sport following his last fight in 2013.
Stann’s UFC career is highlighted by knockout wins over Chris Leben and Jorge Santiago. He also had experience fighting some of the best fighters in the world including Phil Davis, Chael Sonnen, Wanderlei Silva, and current UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping.
Below, you can see how UFC fighters reacted to Stann leaving the UFC.
I will miss @BrianStann so much, but happy for him as well. <3
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) August 21, 2017
Honor having u call a few of my fights.. In my opinion one of the best analysts and color commentators in the game. Wish u much success ??
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) August 21, 2017
I understand. Traveling is hard on a family. I want you to know you were my favorite, and best commentator for @ufc! Best wishes for future!
— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) August 21, 2017
@BrianStann is a class act… sad to see him go
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) August 21, 2017
congratulations, and good luck on your future endeavors! Sucks to see you go tho! You're one of the best in the biz!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 21, 2017
One of the best in the game for sure, going to miss having him call my fights! https://t.co/jbr7rGr0MD
— Jeremy Kennedy (@JeremyKennedyWC) August 21, 2017
Congrats big dawg. It was bad ass chatting it up with you and having you call my fight. Good luck in the future https://t.co/KOX1BLJwTe
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) August 21, 2017
I was gonna yell at you but after reading your reasoning I guess it makes sense. Nah changed my mind I hate you for leaving https://t.co/lYUpBudoYW
— Forrest Griffin (@ForrestGriffin) August 21, 2017
@BrianStann good luck in your future endeavors. We are truly losing a great part of the UFC!
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) August 21, 2017
Congratulations @BrianStann and good luck on your new journey! You have found a way to reach the top and anything that you do ??
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 21, 2017
Disappointed @BrianStann is stepping away from his commentator duties! He would be an awesome matchmaker one day! Lots of knowledge
— #UFC219 CyborgVHolm (@criscyborg) August 21, 2017
