Professional Fighters League Brings Brian Stann Aboard in Leadership Role

PFL is proud to announce that @BrianStann has officially joined the team as part of our Fighter & Competition/Rules committee. From his 7 years of experience inside the cage to his extensive years of service in the US Marine Corps. Stann comes to PFL as a resource to our fighters pic.twitter.com/EyfaJGsuC9

— #PFLmma (@ProFightLeague) May 17, 2018

Professional Fighters League announced Thursday that former Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete and broadcaster Brian Stann will help lead the promotion’s fighter and competition/rules committee.

In addition to his storied MMA career, Stann, a former marine, is also a recipient of the Silver Star Medal. In 2017 Stann left his role as a commentator for UFC events to pursue a position as a COO at a real estate firm and also going to school to pursue his Master’s in business administration.

“I am excited to be a part of the PFL in its vision to bring a new format and a new platform to professional MMA,” said Stann. “I know first-hand the dedication, discipline, and professionalism it takes to be an MMA athlete, and I am happy to contribute to their ability to compete at the highest level.”

Stann will have a leadership role on the committee in an effort to support fighters by developing procedures with respect to competition format and rules, fighter care and athlete conduct. The 2018 PFL season will make debut on Thursday, June 7 at Hulu Theater in New York City. PFL will feature 126 fights in seven regular-season events, bracket-style “win-or-go-home” playoffs and a $10 million post-season prize pool.

“I couldn’t be more excited that Brian has brought his expertise and passion for MMA to the PFL,” said Pete Murray, CEO of PFL. “Brian will be instrumental in helping the PFL build the Fighter and Competition/Rules Committee and fulfill our vision of being a ‘fighter first’ league. His resume is as impressive as his character and he will play an important role in maintaining the standards of professionalism that the PFL brings to the sport.”