Cody Stamann Explained

Cody Stamann
Birth Name:Cody James Stamann
Other Names:Mr. Wonderful[1]
The Spartan[2]
Birth Date:9 November 1989
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States[3]
Fighting Out Of:Sparta, Michigan, United States (formerly)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (2019–present)[4]
Height:5 ft 7 in
Weight Lb:139
Weight Class:Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach In:64
Wrestling:NCAA Division II Wrestling[5]
Team:Xtreme Couture (2019–present)[6]
Trainer:Daron Cruickshank (formerly)[7]
Years Active:2010–present
Mma Kowin:7
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:12
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:5
Mma Draw:1
Box Loss:1
University:Grand Valley State University
Boxrec:637883
Sherdog:61896

Cody James Stamann[8] (born November 9, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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.

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 to joining the UFC, as well as Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting (WXC), Michigans oldest and largest MMA league.[9] [10]

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 that Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan were biased on his fight commentary, where the commentators mentioned Duquesnoy more in the first two rounds even though 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 had 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.

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 .[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 .[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 had pulled out due to undisclosed reasons.[34] The bout between Dvalishvili and Stamann was rescheduled 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 Askarov, with the contest expected to take place at featherweight.[37] [38] On the day of the event, Askar was not medically cleared and the bout was cancelled.[39] The bout between Dvalishvili and Stamann was rescheduled again to May 1, 2021, at .[40] Stamann lost the bout via unanimous decision.[41]

Stamann faced Said Nurmagomedov on January 22, 2022, at UFC 270.[42] Stamann lost the fight via submission in the first round.[43]

Stamann faced Eddie Wineland on June 18, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 37.[44] He won the fight via TKO less than a minute into round one.[45] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[46]

Stamann faced Luan Luiz Lacerda on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283.[47] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[48]

Stamann faced Douglas Silva de Andrade on May 13, 2023 at UFC on ABC 4.[49] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[50] [51]

Stamann faced Taylor Lapilus on June 8, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 57.[52] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[53]

Championships and accomplishments

Personal life

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

Stamann worked part-time in his family business prior to his first win in UFC.

Stamann enjoys fishing.

On May 27, 2020, it was reported that Stamann's 18-year-old brother Jacob had passed away.[54]

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|21–7–1|Taylor Lapilus|Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Louisville, Kentucky, United States||- |Loss|align=center|21–6–1|Douglas Silva de Andrade|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|21–5–1|Luan Lacerda|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 283||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|20–5–1|Eddie Wineland|TKO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:59|Austin, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|19–5–1|Said Nurmagomedov|Submission (guillotine choke)|UFC 270||align=center|1|align=center|0:47|Anaheim, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|19–4–1|Merab Dvalishvili|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|19–3–1|Jimmie Rivera|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates||-|Win|align=center|19–2–1|Brian Kelleher|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 250||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Draw|align=center||Song Yadong|Draw (majority)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Washington, D.C., United States||-|Win|align=center|18–2|Alejandro Pérez|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 235 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|17–2|Aljamain Sterling|Submission (Suloev stretch)|UFC 228 ||align=center|2|align=center|3:42|Dallas, Texas, United States||- |Win|align=center|17–1|Bryan Caraway|Decision (split)|UFC 222 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–1|Tom Duquesnoy|Decision (split)|UFC 216 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|15–1|Terrion Ware|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 213 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|14–1|Zac Church|TKO (punches)|Knockout Promotions 55||align=center|2|align=center|2:38|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–1|Bill Kamery|TKO (punches)|Knockout Promotions 54||align=center|1|align=center|4:59|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–1|Stephen Cervantes|Decision (majority)|Knockout Promotions 51||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–1|Erik Vo|Submission (kimura)|Knockout Promotions 50||align=center|3|align=center|1:22|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–1|Farkhad Sharipov|Decision (unanimous)|Knockout Promotions 48 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–1|Chris Dunn|Decision (unanimous)|Michiana Fight League 39||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|South Bend, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–1|Giovanni Moljo|Decision (unanimous)|Total Warrior Combat 26||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Lansing, Michigan, United States||-|Loss|align=center|7–1|Lawrence DiGiulio|Decision (split)|WXC 52||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Southgate, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–0|Ruben Baraiac|TKO (punches)|Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 4||align=center|3|align=center|2:40|Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–0|Jeremy Czarnecki|Decision (unanimous)|Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 3||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–0|Adam Alvarez|TKO (punches)|Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 2||align=center|1|align=center|1:40|Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Terry House Jr.|Decision (unanimous)|Hoosier Fight Club 16||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Valparaiso, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Benjamin Alexandercu|KO (punch)|Local Kombat: New Beginnings||align=center|2|align=center|3:48|Craiova, Romania||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Chris Bourdon|Submission (guillotine choke)|Impact Fight League 51||align=center|1|align=center|0:08|Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Chad Coon|TKO (punches)|Impact Fight League 39||align=center|1|align=center|3:49|Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States|[55]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cody. Sherdog. July 4, 2017.
  2. Web site: Cody Stamann ("Spartan"). Tapology. en. July 4, 2017.
  3. Web site: Cody Stamann UFC. UFC.com. 14 September 2018. June 6, 2021.
  4. Web site: Cody Stamann: Bantamweight veterans 'need to step aside' and let new generation shine. Farah Hannoun. mmajunkie.com. August 30, 2019.
  5. Web site: Cody Stamann lobbies for 'easiest fight in the division' with overhyped 'clown' Sean O'Malley. MMAjunkie.com. Farah Hannoun and Nolan King. August 18, 2021.
  6. UF 376: Cody Stamann and Sam Alvey. Jim Norton. March 16, 2020.
  7. News: Michigan Top Team Coaches Section. Michigantt.com. November 10, 2017. May 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190517172552/https://www.michigantt.com/about3. dead.
  8. Web site: May 1, 2021 . 2021_Results/05-01-21MMA . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210521114524/https://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxing.nv.gov/content/results/2021_Results/05-01-21MMA.pdf . May 21, 2021 . May 1, 2021. boxing.nv.gov.
  9. News: Sparta fighter calls out UFC's Dana White after KnockOut Promotions win. MLive.com. July 4, 2017. en-US.
  10. News: Michigan MMA fighter Cody Stamann on brink of UFC after most recent win. Brophy. Shae. March 22, 2017. Detroit Sports Nation. July 4, 2017. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20171110225357/https://detroitsportsnation.com/mma/sbrophy/michigan-mma-fighter-cody-stamann-brink-ufc-recent-win/91884/. November 10, 2017. dead.
  11. News: Cody Stamann vs. Terrion Ware, James Bochnovic vs. Trevin Giles added to UFC 213 lineup. July 1, 2017. MMAjunkie. July 4, 2017. en-US.
  12. News: UFC 213 results: Cody Stamann impressive in debut win over Terrion Ware. July 9, 2017. MMAjunkie. July 9, 2017. en-US.
  13. News: Tom 'Firekid' Duquesnoy returns to face Cody Stamann at UFC 216 - MMA Today. August 24, 2017. MMA Today. August 25, 2017. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825020002/https://mma-today.com/tom-firekid-duquesnoy-returns-face-cody-stamann-ufc-216. August 25, 2017. dead.
  14. News: UFC 216 results: Cody Stamann strong late, takes split decision from Tom Duquesnoy. October 8, 2017. MMAjunkie. October 8, 2017. en-US.
  15. News: Cody Stamann wants apology from Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan for 'biased' UFC 216 commentary. MMA Fighting. October 16, 2017.
  16. Web site: Bryan Caraway vecht tegen Cody Stamann tijdens UFC 222. DNA. MMA. mmadna.nl. 11 January 2018. en-US. January 11, 2018.
  17. News: UFC 222 results: Cody Stamann takes split from takedown-happy Bryan Caraway. March 4, 2018. MMAjunkie. March 4, 2018. en-US.
  18. News: UFC 228 in Dallas bouts revealed. sportsday.dallasnews.com. Mark Francescutti. July 18, 2018. July 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20190517135128/https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/other-sports/moresports/2018/07/18/ufc-228-dallas-bouts-revealed-womens-flyweight-title. May 17, 2019. dead.
  19. News: UFC 228 results: Aljamain Sterling shines with incredible submission of Cody Stamann. September 9, 2018. MMAjunkie. September 9, 2018. en-US.
  20. Web site: Cody Stamann: 'I'm going to beat the s--t out of' Alejandro Perez. February 10, 2019. mmanews. Fight Results. Videos. Interviews.. Mike Heck . February 10, 2019.
  21. Web site: UFC 235 results: Cody Stamann grinds past Alejandro Perez. March 3, 2019. MMA Junkie. en. March 4, 2019.
  22. Web site: Bantamweight clash between Cody Stamann and Rob Font added to UFC Greenville. Marcel Dorff. mmadnanl.com. May 8, 2019. May 8, 2019. nl.
  23. News: Cody Stamann Hurt; John Lineker Now Fights Rob Font At UFC Greenville • MMA News. Shelton. Cole. June 5, 2019. Mma News | Ufc News, Results & Interviews. en-US. June 6, 2019.
  24. Web site: Bantamweights Cody Stamann, Yadong Song booked for UFC on ESPN 7. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. September 4, 2019. September 4, 2019.
  25. Web site: UFC DC Results: Song Yadong Escapes With a Draw Against Cody Stamann. Doherty. Dan. December 7, 2019. Cageside Press. en-US. December 8, 2019.
  26. Web site: Unbeaten in UFC, Raoni Barcelos faces Cody Stamann at UFC Columbus, March 28. Marcelo Barone. sportv.globo.com. January 29, 2020. January 29, 2020.
  27. Web site: UFC postpones three events amid growing coronavirus outbreak. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King and John Morgan. March 15, 2020. March 16, 2020.
  28. Web site: Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Stamann set for UFC 250. Alexander. Mookie. May 26, 2020. Bloody Elbow. en. May 27, 2020.
  29. Web site: UFC 250 adds Brian Kelleher vs. Cody Stamann to growing lineup. Farah Hannoun. May 26, 2020. MMA Junkie. June 2, 2020. June 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614154251/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/ufc-250-adds-brian-kelleher-vs-cody-stamann-to-growing-lineup/amp. dead.
  30. Web site: UFC 250 results: Cody Stamann earns emotional win after brother's untimely death. MMA Junkie. Nolan King. June 6, 2020. June 6, 2020.
  31. Web site: Jimmie Rivera vs. Cody Stamann added to July 15 UFC event. Mike Heck . July 7, 2020. mmafighting.com. July 7, 2020.
  32. Web site: Doherty. Dan. July 15, 2020. UFC Fight Island 1 Results: Jimmie Rivera Wins Grueling Fight Against Cody Stamann. July 16, 2020. Cageside Press. en-US.
  33. Web site: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cody Stamann joins UFC's Dec. 5 lineup. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Farah Hannoun. September 24, 2020. September 24, 2020.
  34. Web site: The fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Kodi Staman failed. adjarasport.com. Giorgi Kokiashvili. October 22, 2020. October 22, 2020.
  35. Web site: DNA. MMA. January 9, 2021. BREAKING: Cody Stamann vs. Merab Dvalishvili nu op 6 februari. January 10, 2021. MMA DNA. en-US.
  36. Web site: DNA. MMA. January 15, 2021. Merab Dvalishvili out, Andre Ewell pakt short notice partij op 6 februari tegen Cody Stamann. January 16, 2021. MMA DNA. en-US.
  37. Web site: Andre Ewell out of fight against Cody Stamann at UFC Vegas 18. cagesidepress.com. Jay Anderson. February 1, 2021. February 2, 2021.
  38. Web site: Updates to UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov. ufc.com. Staff. February 2, 2021. February 3, 2021.
  39. Web site: Askar Askar not medically cleared to compete, fight with Cody Stamann off UFC Vegas 18. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee. February 6, 2021. February 6, 2021.
  40. Web site: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cody Stamann booked again, this time for UFC Fight Night on May 1. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn and Farah Hannounn. March 10, 2021. March 10, 2021.
  41. Web site: May 2, 2021. UFC on ESPN 23 results: Merab Dvalishvili outworks Cody Stamann, calls out Dominick Cruz. May 2, 2021. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  42. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-10-08. BREAKING: Cody Stamann treft Said Nurmagomedov tijdens UFC 270 op 22 januari. 2021-10-09. MMA DNA. en-US.
  43. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2022-01-22. UFC 270: Said Nurmagomedov Stuns Cody Stamann, Secures Submission. 2022-01-23. Cageside Press. en-US.
  44. Web site: Cody Stamann and Eddie Wineland Set to Tango on UFC's June 18 Card. cagesidepress.com. Jay Anderson. 2022-04-15. 2022-04-15.
  45. Web site: Anderson . Jay . UFC Austin: Cody Stamann Lights Up Eddie Wineland in Quick, Violent Fight . Cageside Press . 19 June 2022 . 18 June 2022.
  46. Web site: UFC Austin post-fight bonuses: All finishers earn $50k payouts. mmafighting.com. MMA Fighting Newswire. 2022-06-18. 2022-06-18.
  47. Web site: Luan Lacerda to make octagon debut vs. Cody Stamann at UFC 283. Sherdog.com. Joao Baptista. 2022-12-06. 2022-12-06.
  48. Web site: UFC 283: Cody Stamann staves off newcomer Luan Lacerda. Cageside Press. Shawn Bitter. 2023-01-21. 2023-01-21.
  49. Web site: La UFC programa Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Cody Stamann al 13 de mayo. es.agfight.com. 2023-02-23. 2023-02-24.
  50. Web site: Theodosi . Jamie . 2023-05-13 . UFC Charlotte: Douglas Silva de Andrade Edges Cody Stamann In Three-Round War . 2023-05-13 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  51. Web site: Heck . Mike . 2023-05-13 . Cody Stamann to appeal UFC Charlotte loss to Douglas Silva de Andrade due to referee blunder . 2023-05-13 . MMA Fighting . en.
  52. Web site: Sherdog.com . Cody Stamann vs. Taylor Lapilus Added to UFC Fight Night Event on June 8 . 2024-03-30 . Sherdog . en.
  53. Web site: Hester . Bryson . 2024-06-08 . UFC Louisville: Taylor Lapilus Takes Decision Over Cody Stamann . 2024-06-08 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  54. Web site: June 4, 2020. Mourning brother, Stamann to fight at UFC 250. June 7, 2020. ESPN.com. en.
  55. Web site: Sherdog.com. Cody. June 7, 2020. Sherdog.

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