Popular commentator Brian Stann leaving UFC to join real estate firm

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Former UFC middleweight Brian Stann became a successful analyst and commentator after his fighting career. (Matthew Sherwood/CP)

Brian Stann is stepping down from his role as a commentator with the UFC to change career paths and join a real estate firm.

The former UFC middleweight turned broadcaster made the announcement Monday on his social media channels.

I am announcing my departure from calling fights w/ the UFC. 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 3 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

2,181 Likes, 223 Comments – Brian Stann (@brianstann) on Instagram: “I am announcing my departure from calling fights w/ the UFC. I have been offered an amazing…”

Stann, 36, competed in the UFC from 2009 to 2013 taking on the likes of Michael Bisping, Chael Sonnen, Wanderlei Silva, Chris Leben and Phil Davis among others.

The former WEC light-heavyweight champion transitioned into a commentator after retiring from mixed martial arts in 2013. Stann would regularly provide analysis during UFC events and interview fighters in the cage following fights when Joe Rogan was not on the broadcast.

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