Cody Stamann

Cody Stamann (born November 9, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competed 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. 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 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.

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 had 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. 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: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik. 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 UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Stamann was expected to face Merab Dvalishvili on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19. However, on October 22, it was announced that Stamann had pulled out due to undisclosed reasons. The bout between Dvalishvili and Stamann was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 184 on February 6, 2021. 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. 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. On the day of the event, Askar was not medically cleared and the bout was cancelled. The bout between Dvalishvili and Stamann was rescheduled again to May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka. Stamann lost the bout via unanimous decision.

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

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

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

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

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

Stamann faced Da'Mon Blackshear on November 9, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 247. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

On February 27, 2025, it was reported that Stamann was removed from the UFC roster.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)

Personal life Stamann has two monikers. His moniker "Spartan" was coined after the name of his hometown,

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 died.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Shawn Tarlton Decision (unanimous) Legends of Combat 5

Muskegon, Michigan, United States Loss

Da'Mon Blackshear Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Taylor Lapilus Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov

Louisville, Kentucky, United States Loss

Douglas Silva de Andrade Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Luan Lacerda Decision (unanimous) UFC 283

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Eddie Wineland TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett

Austin, Texas, United States Loss

Said Nurmagomedov Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 270

Anaheim, California, United States Loss

Merab Dvalishvili Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jimmie Rivera Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Brian Kelleher Decision (unanimous) UFC 250

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Draw

Song Yadong Draw (majority) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik

Washington, D.C., United States Win

Alejandro Pérez Decision (unanimous) UFC 235

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Aljamain Sterling Submission (Suloev stretch) UFC 228

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Bryan Caraway Decision (split) UFC 222

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tom Duquesnoy Decision (split) UFC 216

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Terrion Ware Decision (unanimous) UFC 213

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Zac Church TKO (punches) Knockout Promotions 55

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Win

Bill Kamery TKO (punches) Knockout Promotions 54

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Win

Stephen Cervantes Decision (majority) Knockout Promotions 51

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Win

Erik Vo Submission (kimura) Knockout Promotions 50

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Win

Farkhad Sharipov Decision (unanimous) Knockout Promotions 48

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Win

Chris Dunn Decision (unanimous) Michiana Fight League 39

South Bend, Indiana, United States Win

Giovanni Moljo Decision (unanimous) Total Warrior Combat 26

Lansing, Michigan, United States Loss

Lawrence DiGiulio Decision (split) WXC 52

Southgate, Michigan, United States Win

Ruben Baraiac TKO (punches) Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 4

Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States Win

Jeremy Czarnecki Decision (unanimous) Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 3

Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States Win

Adam Alvarez TKO (punches) Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 2

Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States Win

Terry House Jr. Decision (unanimous) Hoosier Fight Club 16

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Win

Benjamin Alexandercu KO (punch) Local Kombat: New Beginnings

Craiova, Romania Win

Chris Bourdon Submission (guillotine choke) Impact Fight League 51

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Win

Chad Coon TKO (punches) Impact Fight League 39

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Professional boxing record