Introduction
Cody James Stamann (born November 9, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist andcurrently competing in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of May 19, 2020, he is #12 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
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 joining the UFC. As well as WXC, Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting. Michigans oldest and largest MMA league.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his UFC debut, Stamann faced Terrion Ware on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213 in Las Vegas. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Stamann faced Tom Duquesnoy at UFC 216 on October 7, 2017. He won the fight by split decision. 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.
Stamann faced Bryan Caraway on March 4, 2018 atUFC 222. He won the fight by split decision.
Stamann faced Aljamain Sterling on September 8, 2018 at UFC 228. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Stamann faced Alejandro Pérez on March 2, 2019 at UFC 235. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Stamann was expected to face Rob Font on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 12. 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.
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. After three round fight, the fight ended with a majority draw.
Stamann was expected to face Raoni Barcelos on March 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 8. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed. InsteadStamann faced Brian Kelleher on June 6, 2020 at UFC 250 in a featherweight bout. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
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 had passed away.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 22 matches | 19 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19–2–1 | Brian Kelleher | Decision (unanimous | UFC 250 | June 6, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Featherweight bout. |
| 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 Begininngs | 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 |
Professional boxing record
| 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. |