Brain Stann says he is not looking to play it safe against Michael Bisping when the two collide at UFC 152. Stann also states that he feels coach Greg Jackson gets a 'bad rap' for his coaching style.
Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard II, Chael Sonnen's woes and plenty of Strikeforce buzz made headlines, covered in this MMA Year In Review: January 2011.
At the UFC 136 pre-fight press conference, Dana White confirmed that whoever wins the fight between Chael Sonnen and Brian Stann on Oct. 8 in Houston will receive a middleweight title shot.
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Brian Stann says Greg Jackson gets a 'bad rap' unlike coaches at AKA or Xtreme Couture
by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Sep 13, 2012 8:00 PM EDT
January 2011 MMA Recap: Edgar-Maynard II, Chael Sonnen Woes, Strikeforce Grand Prix
by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Dec 26, 2011 9:00 AM EST
Dana White confirms Chael Sonnen vs Brian Stann winner to receive title shot
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Oct 5, 2011 2:33 PM EDT
UFC 138 odds: Mark Munoz opens as betting favorite over Chris Leben
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Aug 12, 2011 1:04 AM EDT
UFC Quick Quote: Mark Munoz wants to beat Chris Leben to 'avenge the loss of Wanderlei Silva'
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jul 28, 2011 2:20 AM EDT
UFC names top five fighters for 2011 half-year awards
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jul 14, 2011 1:49 AM EDT
MMA Awards, First Half of 2011 - Biggest Upset
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jul 11, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
Chael Sonnen vs Brian Stann odds: Who opened as a -250 favorite for UFC 136?
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jul 10, 2011 6:37 PM EDT
UFC 132 results: Chris Leben never visualized knocking out Wanderlei Silva in the first round
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jul 3, 2011 8:00 PM EDT
Chris Leben Is Candid, Wanderlei Silva Loves Money And Other Notes From The UFC 132 Media Call
by Luke Thomas from SBNation.com on Jun 21, 2011 4:52 PM EDT
Stann down: Jorge Santiago doesn't want to go toe to toe with Brian Stann
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2011 8:47 PM EDT
UFC Quick Quote: Jorge Santiago is a better fight than Wanderlei Silva
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2011 1:58 PM EDT
UFC 130: Brian Stann vs Jorge Santiago official for May 28 in Las Vegas
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 23, 2011 11:36 PM EST
UFC 125 drug test results from NSAC for 'Resolution:' 14 pass, one fighter 'still being processed'
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 9, 2011 4:05 PM EST
Don't 'Axe' me: Wanderlei Silva doesn't want to fight Brian Stann
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 25, 2011 1:55 AM EST
Stann back: Wanderlei Silva isn't the only one on 'All American' notice
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 19, 2011 1:15 AM EST
UFC 125 Live Gate: Nearly Half the Crowd Got in Free
by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jan 16, 2011 12:35 PM EST
UFC 125 medical suspensions and injuries for 'Resolution'
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 3, 2011 6:10 PM EST
UFC 125 Payouts and Salaries: Frankie Edgar, Thiago Silva Lead the Pack
by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jan 3, 2011 2:00 PM EST
UFC 125 fighter salaries and paydays for 'Resolution'
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 3, 2011 1:27 PM EST