MMA Odds and Ends for Tuesday: Brian Stann leaves the UFC, Jarred Brooks vs. Deiveson Figueiredo set for UFC Fight Night 119

Former UFC fighter and current commentator Brian Stann announced his departure from the UFC on Monday in an Instagram post.

 

I am announcing my departure from calling fights w/ the UFC. I have been offered an amazing leadership role with a fast growing Real Estate Firm and will be attending Northwestern (Kellogg) for my executive MBA this fall. Thank you to everyone for years of support, especially the athletes and coaches whom I love deeply. I will continue to be a huge MMA supporter and attend many events. Thank you to everyone from FOX and Zuffa who helped me so much in this journey. @jon_anik you are my brother and that will never change, and I cannot tell you how important your friendship has been to me. My wife @teressa_stann who has endured so much and supported me through war, fighting, and now this transition, I love forever and thank you so much. This move is to focus more on my family. I traveled 26 weekends last year for work while also working a full time job. Transition and change are a part of life and I am really excited to prove my worth to my new company and hopefully showcase the diverse skills military veterans and mixed martial artists possess. Thank you all. – Brian

A post shared by Brian Stann (@brianstann) on Aug 21, 2017 at 8:50am PDT

Stann, who went 12-6 in his MMA career before retiring in 2013, mentioned that he’s moving on to a greater opportunity outside of combat sports. No word on who will replace the 36-year-old, although the current rotation includes Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz.

Jarred Brooks vs. Deiveson Figueiredo set for UFC Fight Night 119

A pair of unbeaten flyweight prospects — Deiveson Figueiredo and Jarred Brooks — will face each other at UFC Fight Night 119 card on October 28th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Combate was the first to report the matchup.

Brooks (13-0) defeated Eric Shelton via split decision at UFC 214 in his promotional debut. The 24-year-old has won seven of his 13 career fights by stoppage. Meanwhile, Figueiredo (12-0) is coming off a TKO win over Marco Antonio Beltran in June. “Daico” has never fought outside of Brazil and will continue that trend in this fight.