Stann leaves UFC for business opportunity with increased family time
“My new role as a COO will be very difficult but still afford me my weekends with my wife and three children.”
War hero, retired UFC middleweight, and now former color commentator for the UFC Brian Stann has announced a career change. The news came via his social network.
“I am announcing my departure from calling fights with the UFC,” he wrote. “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 three 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”
The UnderGround wishes Stann ever success in his new venture. He will be greatly missed.
