Another day, another challenge for WEC champ Stann

Sports Illustrated ^ | August 1, 2008 | Nicki Jhabvala

[opbuzz]

If you're going to ask Brian Stann about how tough it is to be a mixed martial artist in one of the world's top fighting promotions, World Extreme Cagefighting, you should first consider asking him how difficult times were when he was trudging through the 100-plus-degree heat of embattled Iraq for months -- twice. ..... Stann, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, Iraqi War veteran and Silver Star recipient is now on a new mission, but one, he claims, doesn't veer too far off his previous path. Now the WEC light heavyweight champion, Stann sets out on his first title defense Aug. 3 -- what would seem a pressure-filled battle for most is just another day at work for the young fighter.

[opbuzz]

If you're going to ask Brian Stann about how tough it is to be a mixed martial artist in one of the world's top fighting promotions, World Extreme Cagefighting, you should first consider asking him how difficult times were when he was trudging through the 100-plus-degree heat of embattled Iraq for months -- twice. ..... Stann, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, Iraqi War veteran and Silver Star recipient is now on a new mission, but one, he claims, doesn't veer too far off his previous path. Now the WEC light heavyweight champion, Stann sets out on his first title defense Aug. 3 -- what would seem a pressure-filled battle for most is just another day at work for the young fighter.

[vietvet67]

Catch one of his fights sometime.

Stann is definately the man.

[PGR88]

Semper Fi!

[opbuzz]

He just got off active duty in May 2008!

[Chieftain]

I saw his bout the other day, the guy is dedicated and deadly.