MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Brian Stann
12-6
Age
42
Height
6'1"
Weight
206 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
07:39
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 3
Last 5
WLWLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
SC
vs Steve Cantwell
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Guillard· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
WS
vs Wanderlei Silva
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:08
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:08
WIN
AS
vs Alessio Sakara
UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· 2013-03-02
KO/TKO
Punch to Head On Ground
R1 2:26
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R1 2:26
LOSS
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Chael Sonnen
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 3:51
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 3:51
WIN
JS
vs Jorge Santiago
UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill· 2011-05-28
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:29
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:29
WIN
CL
vs Chris Leben
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R1 3:37
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 3:37
LOSS
PD
vs Phil Davis
UFC 109: Relentless· 2010-02-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KS
vs Krzysztof Soszynski
UFC 97: Redemption· 2009-04-18
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R1 3:53
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R1 3:53
WIN
RW
vs Rodney Wallace
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MM
vs Mike Massenzio
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 3:10
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 3:10
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
0.12 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Brian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#11
33% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punch to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
28% acc57%
Clinch
64% acc23%
Ground
65% acc20%
Striking Differential+0.63/min
3.28 landed/min2.65 absorbed/min
3.28
Landed/Min
2.65
Absorbed/Min
1.04
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed426
Sig. Strikes Attempted1002
Key Insights
Uses leg kicks strategically (25%).
High KD rate (1.04/fight).
Effective ground striker: 20% from ground at 65% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 14.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
13%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
7
Total
8
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.12
TD / 15min
0.35
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
8
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
12
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
0%
R3
67%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.12/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (13%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 20% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
666
2.92
Ratio
Absorbed
228
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
14/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.0
Standing %
86%
R3 vs R1 Output
96%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (2.92x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.8) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:48
R2 Control
0:53
R3 Control
0:16
R1 to Final
-19%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-2.2pp
Body
-3.8pp
Leg
+6.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-20.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights