Cody Stamann

Cody 'The Spartan' Stamann has spent his UFC career as a hard-nosed wrestler and a reliable measuring stick in a brutal bantamweight division. A well-rounded grinder with a solid chin, he fought his way into the rankings early and stayed there for years by being durable, physical and difficult to deal with.

Stamann's run has put him in the cage with much of the division's best, including the relentless future champion Merab Dvalishvili and ranked contenders like Jimmie Rivera. Even in defeat he tended to be competitive, and he banked solid veteran wins over names like Eddie Wineland along the way.

A recent run of losses has cooled his standing, but Stamann's identity has always been grit over flash. He remains a tough out, the kind of wrestling-based gatekeeper who guarantees a hard night for anyone and forces hungry prospects to prove themselves.