A former UFC commentator will make his long-awaited return to the promotion next week.
UFC Vegas 109 contained some remarkable highlights of the Apex in Las Vegas.
Anthony Hernandez placed himself in the title photo with a dominant victory over Roman Dolidze who extended his winning series to eight.
Elia Smith produced a slam -Knock -out that is already contrary to being the best finish of the year, which earned him a performance of the night bonus.
One of the other highlights for some fans was an announcement that was made during the broadcast that confirmed the surprising return of a beloved figure.
Fans respond to Brian Stann that is confirmed for the UFC 319-way show
Brian Stann produced some memorable fights during his 11 performances in the Octagon from 2009 to 2013.
However, it was his work as a commentator that really kept fans of the 'All American' and clearly missed his presence.
Although he finally recorded an advisory role with the PFL the following year, Stann announced in 2017 that he would resign from his commentary tasks to pursue another career.
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He is now ready to return to the UFC for the event of the promotion next weekend in Chicago, UFC 319, where he will be part of the Weegshow.
After Stann's comeback was announced during the UFC Vegas 109 broadcast, fans were clearly incredibly happy to have him in the fold again, in the hope that this will lead to a more substantial return.
“He was the best color analyst!”
“He was the best color commentator. I would like to see him call again at some point. '
“Stann is a talented broadcaster, I always like it when he is part of the team.”
“Fantastic news, he's greatly missed in sport!”
“The best to ever do it.”
“Best news of the week.”
They mentioned on the broadcast that Brian Stann will be part of the UFC-Weghegencrew next week.
Hopefully he will return and he comments from time to time.
– Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) 9 August 2025
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Brian Stann ended his UFC career with a classic matchup against a legend of the sport
Although Brian Stann was not a member of the UFC selection for a long time, he was still able to reach a run that is filled with highlights.
The American earned three fights from the night bonuses in the Octagon, with one of them in the last fight of his UFC career.
In March 2013, Stann bumped into Brazilian icon Wanderlei Silva into a crazy fight that lasted until the second round where the 'All American' was stopped.
Silva's victory would eventually be the last victory of his legendary career before he participated twice in Bellator.