Word came recently that popular middleweight Brian Stann will join the regular broadcasting rotation for UFC on FOX events. And why not? Smart, articulate, great back story, nice square jaw. What’s not to like?
While current and former pro athletes are not exactly unmitigated slam dunks in this capacity (right, Joe Morgan?), some can be great in the booth. Charles Barkley, Don Meredith and Andy North come to mind as guys who bring or brought a strong blend of firsthand knowledge and personality to the airwaves.
In MMA, Bas Rutten, Randy Couture, Stann and a green-but-improving Kenny Florian are showing others how it’s done.
Here are 10 other fighters who could follow in those footsteps and make the transition.