TRAINING: Team practice in the morning from 10:30am-12pm, pads at 3pm. Drills at 6pm.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Combat is my profession and fighting was a great way to maintain a combat mindset while preparing to lead Marines in war. I began training in May 2004 after completing the Marine Corps premier martial arts course in Quantico Virginia.

What ranks and titles have you held? Former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? My Marines that have died fighting for me: Lance Corporal James Brown, Lance Corporal William Koprince, Lance Corporal Rene Martinez, and Lance Corporal Douglas Champlin.

What is your favorite technique? Whatever technique I win with.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to a fighter. This is by far the pinnacle of the sport, and an opportunity to perform on its biggest stage, so it’s awesome. It’s a lifetime achievement to come and not only fight in the UFC, but to compete in the UFC.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. I was a Combined AntiArmor Platoon Commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06, and I was a company executive officer for India Company, 3d Battalion 2d Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07.

• 4-1 at middleweight

•    Win over Massenzio, his first by submission, was awarded Fight of the Night honors. Santiago bout was FOTN as well.

• 6-2 since beginning training with Greg Jackson

•    Former WEC light heavyweight champion – beat Doug Marshall for the title in March of 2008. Lost it to Steve Cantwell in August of 2008.

•    Stann is 2-1 in three fights with Cantwell.

•    All but three of his wins have come by TKO / KO

•    Has ended three fights in less than two minutes.

•    Rematch with Cantwell was Stann’s first fight that went into round two. Rubber match was first one to go into round three

•    Former linebacker for the US Naval Academy

•    Ended active duty in the US Marine Corps as a Captain in May of 2008.

•    Awarded Silver Star medal in March of 2006 for his actions and bravery in combat during Operation Matador in Iraq. All 42 of his men made it home.