Brian Stann vs Steve Cantwell 3 set for UFC Fight for the Troops
by MMAmania.com on Sep 26, 2008 4:35 PM EDT
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WEC light heavyweight champion Steve Cantwell (6-1) and former division kingpin Brian Stann (6-1) will duke it out in a rubbermatch inside the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 16: "Fight for the Troops" at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C., on December 10.
The 205-pound match up is the first casualty of the promotion's division downsizing, which was just made official today. For more on that click here.
Stann is a former Marine who certainly fits the bill for the the three-hour Spike TV special that is designed to honor United States military personnel. "All American" -- who earned a Silver Star for valor while serving his country in Iraq -- defeated Doug Marshall earlier this year to capture the title.
However, his reign atop the weight class was short lived thanks to Cantwell just five months later and a second round technical knockout. It was a fight in which Stann tired early and was unable to land a Hail Mary punch to turn the tables.
Cantwell is riding a three-fight win streak after suffering the first loss of his career to Stann back in early 2007. He stopped all three opponents. In fact, Cantwell has never been the distance in seven professional mixed martial arts bouts.
Of course, the WEC light heavyweight title will not be on the line ... it will more than likely be dissolved. It should be real interesting to see how these two perform not only against one another, but how they stack up against the rest of the fighters in perhaps the UFCs most talent-rich division.
To check out the latest UFC Fight Night 16: "Fight for the Troops" fight card and rumors click here.
(Thanks to all the maniacs who alerted us to the match up ... there were several. Head over to MMAWeekly.com for more on the clash and comments from Stann on fighting in front of the troops. )
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I think it is a “winner keeps his job” match.
by naturalshadow on Sep 27, 2008 4:11 AM EDT up reply actions
No one has the heart to tell them that they won’t cut it in the UFC.
by NameNotRequired on Sep 26, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
true they are giving them this because it will probally be there last fight for the ufc.
by roy on Sep 26, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Stann vs. Hamill. Cantwell vs. Franklin. Some possibilities.
by MMACrossfire on Sep 26, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
unless Stann has learned something other than the Jab, jab, hook combo that he uses over and over i don’t’ see this fight going any different than the last one.
by kitsunex on Sep 26, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Not likely. Wasn’t their last fight only a couple months ago? They should both be thrown into the UFC LHW at the shallow end of the pool to see how they fare. Stann was a smart edition to this card. But they should have fed him a can to build his brand in the UFC. He is coming off of a loss. Plus his exciting KO power can take him far if he rounds out as a fighter.
by wAyNe on Sep 26, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
i wonder how well Fort Bragg, ‘the home of the ARMY special forces’, will welcome Brian Stann. i’m sure they will be cheering him on but i also bet there will be some good natured Army vs Marine ripping going on to
by deuce 4 on Sep 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Not surprising. They just going to have the WEC fighters fight amongst eachother until the winners face off against UFC fighters?
by RyanHobbs on Sep 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
wooooo… lol! mania is lightning fast! i was about to give you guys the heads up but you got it up already.
by santiago69us on Sep 26, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions
We were tipped off this morning and all afternoon.
by MMAmania on Sep 26, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
This is going to be interesting, WEC fighters coming to UFC. Alexander vs Stann
filho vs almeida
Sonnen vs Any great fighter in MW.
by belfort_fan on Sep 26, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions
Not really interesting at all.
There are only 2 or 3 good WEC fighters.
Fihlo is the only one with REALLY any chance.
by Joseph on Sep 26, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If you dont think Sonnen stands a chance, you need to watch some of his fights.
by belfort_fan on Sep 27, 2008 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions
i thought cantwell looked pretty good last time around….
by ActionJackson on Sep 26, 2008 6:05 PM EDT reply actions
me too..hard to judge against weaker talent though
by McArthur on Sep 26, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Cool Hand Chad on Sep 26, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
possibly loser leaves town match…or maybe I’m jumping the gun
by McArthur on Sep 26, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions
it will be fun to watch. they both go for it so it should be entertaining but it would be nice to seem them fight other fighters.
by rob on Sep 26, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
Whew! Thank God! If there is one UFC division that needs more talent, it’s the Light Heavyweight Division. ;)
by MongoMan on Sep 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
lhw division is actually pretty stacked there buddy… both of these guys could be pretty good at middleweight.. but who the heck knows if they could drop the weight…no way these guys can acheive at lhw…but what do i know i just work at a factory and am an mma nuto….
by j-bone on Sep 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Geez. I would have thought the winking smiley face would have given me away. Oh well, I’ll try not to be so “subtle” next time.
by MongoMan on Sep 27, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
i say throw them on TUF, but honestly i think they’ll make a great fight for the troops specially stann and they will make some good fights on undercards as long as they fight other strikers
houston alexander would be good for either one as would james irvin
by randy murders on Sep 26, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
I like to see Stann vs. Cantwell 3… is a very good matchup… and for fliho??? Maia, Almeida, Toquinho… some good names to bjj classic fight…
Stann vs. Houston Alexander and, maybe also, James Irvin will be a vvery intresting matchup…
buty 4 losses in a row to Houston will be pretty bad
Houston need fights in another organization, but in UFC he need fights whit Brawlers like Stann…
Stann in three years UFC LHW Champion
by emiliano on Sep 26, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
is that all you got jonny boy…not to much of a reply biotch.
by j-bone on Sep 27, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions
maia would dominate filho…i do not care how short and strong filho is maia’s transitions are way to strong n personally maia is one of the best… i am surprised no one has mentioned filho vs. palheres…u all should be ashamed…oh wait he just lost to hendo so no one will start liking him till he beats someone again…allll you all are bandwagoners…chumps
by j-bone on Sep 27, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions
j-bone- I wanted to talk to you but I see that you already road off on the band wagon of assumptions. Sad..I wanted to tell you that you made an @ss out of yourself by assuming.
by RyanHobbs on Sep 27, 2008 4:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Because he’s a one dementional fighter. And he doesnt seem to be getting any better.AND… He’s now in the UFC. it will be a bit harder to get the ufc lhw belt than wec.
by belfort_fan on Sep 27, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
wow, STILL no love for Cantwell…He’ll do fine in the UFC. So I just found out that Stann just suffered an injury and wont be able to fight. I believe they already have a replacement fighter tho i wasnt given his name, but i think he was an undefeated UFC new-comer. well at leaste he gets to fight someone new LOL!
by C.J. on Oct 5, 2008 3:49 AM EDT reply actions
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