Brian Stann, military hero and new mma Captain America? |
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warglory
MMA Sensei
Career record: 169-115
Season: 31-27 (#2819)
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After tonight's show at WEC 30, Brian Stan has shown that he is not a joke after taking out perhaps his most game opponent yet with another 1st round knockout. Normally I wouldn't consider a 5-0 record that uncommon, but 5 wins, all as either KO or TKO, I have to say maybe we are seeing the next big thing.
Despite his record though, I think he really needs to fight someone who is not a can, and since he is fighting at light heavyweight, he has his work cut out for him. However, I can't remember the last time I saw a rookie with a 5-0 record where all of his wins were first round knockouts.
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Post #1 9/5/07 10:06:53PM
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Scott_Revels
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Career record: 155-66
Season: 24-8 (#4641)
Location: Losing Location Bets to MFOTHER, lol.
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I would say yes for now. He is already a American Hero, but instead of Captain America for now he should just be called "First Lieutenant America" until he earns the rank of Captain.. Lol.. But seriously yeah.. This guy is the future, and he may even be a future champion.. When the Liddells, Titos, Silvas, Ruas, and Hendersons are getting too old to be in the title picture, thats when the Stanns, perferably Brian Stann will be the champion.
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Post #2 9/5/07 11:08:45PM
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LR
In Full Mount
Career record: 126-63
Season: 6-3 (#7445)
Location: Illinois
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If he works on any type of ground game, he may be a great fighter, but he has shown nothing so far other than he can beat down a bunch of nobodies who can't match his reach or size.
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Post #3 9/6/07 9:28:41AM
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waylon_o
In Full Mount
Career record: 162-90
Season: 0-0 (#-)
Location: Jackson, MO
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When that dude upercutted Stann and he just reacted IMMEDIATELY with a hardcore straight to the chin, I about jumped out of my seat! He knocked the shit out of that guy
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Post #4 9/6/07 9:40:02AM
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warglory
MMA Sensei
Career record: 169-115
Season: 31-27 (#2819)
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Posted by LR
If he works on any type of ground game, he may be a great fighter, but he has shown nothing so far other than he can beat down a bunch of nobodies who can't match his reach or size.
For all intensive purposes, I agree, but to be fair we don't know how good his ground game is, because he has never had to use it! 
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Post #5 9/6/07 10:20:34AM
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warglory
MMA Sensei
Career record: 169-115
Season: 31-27 (#2819)
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Posted by waylon_o
When that dude upercutted Stann and he just reacted IMMEDIATELY with a hardcore straight to the chin, I about jumped out of my seat! He knocked the shit out of that guy
I know! It was so quick it was like he was playing that whole scenario out in his head and knew exactly how to react.
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Post #6 9/6/07 10:22:10AM
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cowcatcher
MMA Sensei
Career record: 223-120
Season: 49-20 (#64)
Location: Milwaukee
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the guy is super marketable, but hasnt beaten anybody, and the guy he fought last night was 195 lbs in a LHW match, that means stann likely had 15- 20 lbs on him. im not saying he wont be great but lets see him vs rhino and see what he does.
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Post #7 9/6/07 11:52:39AM
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JWils
Standup Guy
Career record: 159-84
Season: 46-24 (#934)
Location: Southern Illinois
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Stann is very impressive and has a lot of potential.
I have watched two of his fights now and I know that I like to watch him fight
But, only time will tell if he is world championship material. I'm looking forward to his next fight, whenever that might be.
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Post #8 9/6/07 12:29:06PM
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szucconi
In Full Mount
Career record: 137-109
Season: 15-6 (#6013)
Location: Maryland
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Posted by cowcatcher
the guy is super marketable, but hasnt beaten anybody, and the guy he fought last night was 195 lbs in a LHW match, that means stann likely had 15- 20 lbs on him. im not saying he wont be great but lets see him vs rhino and see what he does.
I agree, Stann fought a middleweight. That match was a joke. The guy is six inches shorter and atleast ten pounds smaller. It was such a mismatch that I don't know how they let it happen. He beats this guy and now he wants a title shot? I think he should get a title shot, but not because he earned it. He should fight for the title because there is no one else in the WEC to test him a 205.
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Post #9 9/6/07 1:20:32PM
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warglory
MMA Sensei
Career record: 169-115
Season: 31-27 (#2819)
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I wouldn't say the match was a joke, 10 lbs is not that big of a deal. Should he have fought a guy who's weight was up to par? Absolutely, but you can be a 215lbs heavyweight fighting a 250 pounder and have it be completely legit.
Nontheless, the man needs a worthwhile opponent next in order to legitimatize his show at the title, which currently, is a joke.
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Post #10 9/6/07 2:42:37PM
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szucconi
In Full Mount
Career record: 137-109
Season: 15-6 (#6013)
Location: Maryland
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Posted by warglory
I wouldn't say the match was a joke, 10 lbs is not that big of a deal. Should he have fought a guy who's weight was up to par? Absolutely, but you can be a 215lbs heavyweight fighting a 250 pounder and have it be completely legit.
Nontheless, the man needs a worthwhile opponent next in order to legitimatize his show at the title, which currently, is a joke.
Sure, it was not all about the weight. It was about the total and complete mismatch. Both on a physical level and a skill level. Stann was so much bigger that is was funny. Billington was not even in that great of shape for being ten pounds under weight. I wouldn't be surprised if he could make welterweight.
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Post #11 9/6/07 3:05:16PM
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fedorwins1
MMA Sensei
Career record: 235-112
Season: 47-23 (#333)
Location: Amish Country aka Pennsylvania
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He seemed very improved and alot more calm than in his other fights. At first I didn't like him, but he's growing on me.
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Post #12 9/6/07 3:32:41PM
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Believe-in-judo81
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Career record: 174-101
Season: 43-21 (#1066)
Location: Missouri
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The jury is still very much out for me, but he definitely seems to have the drive and potential to be great. Throw him in with a solid mid level guy and see what he does.
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Post #13 9/6/07 10:49:00PM
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Hammer of the Gods
Career record: 218-128
Season: 50-20 (#185)
Location: Hudson, NH
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I'm not sure what to think of him, ranking wise, as hes an odd brand of fighter. He's almost like a smaller, less skilled Mark Hunt, in that he just wades in and takes shots while giving harder shots. I'll have to see him against someone with a decent ground game or someone with expert stand-up before I know how he'll fair in the future.
Still, hes great to watch.
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Post #14 9/6/07 11:13:27PM
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SicJits
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Posted by warglory
After tonight's show at WEC 30, Brian Stan has shown that he is not a joke after taking out perhaps his most game opponent yet with another 1st round knockout. Normally I wouldn't consider a 5-0 record that uncommon, but 5 wins, all as either KO or TKO, I have to say maybe we are seeing the next big thing.
Despite his record though, I think he really needs to fight someone who is not a can, and since he is fighting at light heavyweight, he has his work cut out for him. However, I can't remember the last time I saw a rookie with a 5-0 record where all of his wins were first round knockouts.
His most game opponet yet.......lol the guy was dwarfed by Stann, and the guy only weighed in at 195!!! he would make 85 easy and stann cuts to 205. so i cant see this guy as any kind of measuring stick.
and with a 5-0 record all wins by ko probably means his comp was lacking. He has shown no other skills other then striking, but luckily for him the WEC's lhw division is pathetic. WEC lhw champ Doug Marshall is one of the sloppiest strikers i have ever seen, but is the champ...lol
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Post #15 9/7/07 10:27:16AM
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