Cody Stamann

Cody James Stamann[7] (born November 9, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist and currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of October 26, 2020, he is #13 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.[8]

Cody Stamann
Born (1989-11-09) November 9, 1989
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States[1]
Other namesMr. Wonderful[2]
Spartan[3]
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Bantamweight
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Fighting out ofSparta, Michigan, United States (formerly)[1]
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (2019–present)[4]
TeamMichigan Top Team (2010–2019)
Xtreme Couture (2019–present)[5]
TrainerDaron Cruickshank (formerly)[6]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
WrestlingNCAA Division II Wrestling
Years active2010–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Losses1
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins19
By knockout6
By submission2
By decision11
Losses3
By submission1
By decision2
Draws1
Other information
UniversityGrand Valley State University
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Stamann was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and attended Grand Valley State University, where he competed in wrestling. Stamann also began boxing in high school at the age of 16. When MMA was introduced to Michigan, he was encouraged by his mother to transition to train MMA as a way to keep him out of trouble in life.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Stamann amassed an amateur record of 19–1 with seven titles before turning professional in 2010. After compiling a professional record of 14–1, fighting mostly in the Midwest region of United States for Knockout Promotions, Michiana Fight League, Triple X Cagefighting and Hoosier Fight Club, prior joining the UFC. As well as WXC, Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting. Michigans oldest and largest MMA league.[9][10][1]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Stamann faced Terrion Ware on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213 in Las Vegas.[11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]

Stamann faced Tom Duquesnoy at UFC 216 on October 7, 2017.[13] He won the fight by split decision.[14] After watching the fight, Stamann commented Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan were biased on his fight commentary where the commentators mentioned Duquesnoy more in the first two rounds even Stamann felt he was beating Duquesnoy.[15]

Stamann faced Bryan Caraway on March 4, 2018 at UFC 222.[16] He won the fight by split decision.[17]

Stamann faced Aljamain Sterling on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228.[18] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.[19]

Stamann faced Alejandro Pérez on March 2, 2019 at UFC 235.[20] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

Stamann was expected to face Rob Font on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 12.[22] However, on June 5, 2019 it was reported that Stamman pulled out of the event due to injury and he was replaced by John Lineker.[23]

After the fight with Font didn't materialize, Stamann relocated to Las Vegas and started training at Xtreme Couture.[5]

Stamann faced Song Yadong on December 7, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 7.[24] After three round fight, the fight ended with a majority draw.[25]

Stamann was expected to face Raoni Barcelos on March 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.[26] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed.[27] Instead Stamann faced Brian Kelleher on June 6, 2020 at UFC 250 in a featherweight bout.[28][29] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[30]

Stamann faced Jimmie Rivera in a featherweight bout on July 16, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.[31] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[32]

Stamann was expected to face Merab Dvalishvili on December 5, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 19.[33] However, on October 22, it was announced that Stamann pulled out due to undisclosed reasons.[34] he bout between Dvalishvili and Stamann was reschedule for UFC Fight Night 184 on February 6, 2021.[35] In turn, in mid January, Dvalishvili was forced to pull out from the bout due to the struggle of the after-effects of a COVID-19 complication, and he was replaced by Andre Ewell.[36] After a positive test for COVID, Ewell was pulled from the event and replaced with UFC newcomer Askar Askar.[37]

Personal life

Stamann has two monikers. His moniker "Spartan" was coined after the name of his hometown,[1] and "Mr. Wonderful" was given by his coach.[38]

Stamann worked part-time in his family business prior to his first win in UFC.[1][39]

Stamann enjoys fishing.[40]

On May 27, 2020 it was reported that Stamann's 18-year-old brother Jacob had passed away.[41]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
23 matches 19 wins 3 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 2 1
By decision 11 2
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 19–3–1 Jimmie Rivera Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige July 16, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 19–2–1 Brian Kelleher Decision (unanimous) UFC 250 June 6, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Featherweight.
Draw 18–2–1 Song Yadong Draw (majority) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik December 7, 2019 3 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States Song was deducted a point in round 1 due to an illegal knee
Win 18–2 Alejandro Pérez Decision (unanimous) UFC 235 March 2, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–2 Aljamain Sterling Submission (Suloev stretch) UFC 228 September 8, 2018 2 3:42 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 17–1 Bryan Caraway Decision (split) UFC 222 March 3, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–1 Tom Duquesnoy Decision (split) UFC 216 October 7, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 15–1 Terrion Ware Decision (unanimous) UFC 213 July 8, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–1 Zac Church TKO (punches) Knockout Promotions 55 April 29, 2017 2 2:38 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win 13–1 Bill Kamery TKO (punches) Knockout Promotions 54 March 17, 2017 1 4:59 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Bantamweight bout.
Win 12–1 Stephen Cervantes Decision (majority) Knockout Promotions 51 November 5, 2016 3 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win 11–1 Erik Vo Submission (kimura) Knockout Promotions 50 August 27, 2016 3 1:22 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 10–1 Farkhad Sharipov Decision (unanimous) Knockout Promotions 48 March 26, 2016 3 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win 9–1 Chris Dunn Decision (unanimous) Michiana Fight League 39 October 24, 2015 5 5:00 South Bend, Indiana, United States Won the MFL Bantamweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Giovanni Moljo Decision (unanimous) Total Warrior Combat 26 November 22, 2014 3 5:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss 7–1 Lawrence DiGiulio Decision (split) WXC 52 August 15, 2014 3 5:00 Southgate, Michigan, United States
Win 7–0 Ruben Baraiac TKO (punches) Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 4 June 21, 2014 3 2:40 Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States Defended the TXC Featherweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Jeremy Czarnecki Decision (unanimous) Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 3 February 22, 2014 5 5:00 Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States Return to Featherweight. Won the vacant TXC Featherweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Adam Alvarez TKO (punches) Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 2 October 19, 2013 1 1:40 Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 4–0 Terry House Jr. Decision (unanimous) Hoosier Fight Club 16 June 1, 2013 3 5:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Catchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Win 3–0 Benjamin Alexandercu KO (punch) Local Kombat: New Beginnings February 22, 2013 2 3:48 Craiova, Romania
Win 2–0 Chris Bourdon Submission (guillotine choke) Impact Fight League 51 November 17, 2012 1 0:08 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Win 1–0 Chad Coon TKO (punches) Impact Fight League 39 November 19, 2011 1 3:49 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

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Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
1 fight 0 wins 1 loss
By decision 0 1
No. Result Record Opponent Method Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Loss 0–1 Afrim Mema MD 4 Dec 28, 2012 Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

See also

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