Cody Stamann
Cody James Stamann is an American mixed martial artist and currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of July 14, 2020, he is #9 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 at UFC 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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed. Instead Stamann faced Brian Kelleher on June 6, 2020 at UFC 250 in a featherweight bout. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Stamann faced Jimmie Rivera in a featherweight bout on July 16, 2020 at. He lost the fight 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 boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 |  Afrim Mema | 4 | Dec 28, 2012 | Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |