UFC middleweight fighter Brian Stann (10-3) turned a lot of heads with his big win over Chris Leben at UFC 126, finishing “The Crippler” in the first round of their New Year’s day bout.
Stann is looking to make a statement in the 185 lbs division, he asked to fight Leben and won, and now he’s asked to fight another man he considers one of the best, Wanderlei Silva. He’s got his wish as both men are booked into the octagon at an unidentified date this year.
The former Marine is hoping that by taking on the tough opponents in the UFC he can achieve the status and respect of a fighters like Silva or Michael Bisping.
“Hopefully, my next fight will be Wanderlei Silva, who is obviously a legend in the sport, and it would be an honour to fight your guy from the UK, Michael Bisping, an amazing fighter who has truly distinguished himself in the weight class. I think Bisping will get a title shot. He has proved himself to be an exciting, all-round fighter and has the ranking. Guys like Michael Bisping and Wanderlei have what I want in the sport – the respect and the rankings, and that’s where I want to be. They always put on exciting fights, and that’s very important to the UFC.”
HT: Telegraph.co.uk