Cody Stamann vs. Taylor Lapilus – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 57: Cannonier vs. Imavov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Cody “The Spartan” Stamann will take on Taylor “Double Impact” Johnson in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 57 card.

Stamann brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. In contrast, Johnson, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 73″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 47% striking accuracy, Stamann has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.39 per minute. On the other hand, Johnson boasts a 46% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.91 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Cody Stamann vs. Taylor Lapilus matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Cody Stamann is coming in with a 21-6-1 record. Stamann will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Douglas Silva de Andrade at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida in May.

Johnson, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Cody Stamann on May 13, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 and holds a 19-4-0 record.

Cody Stamann has a orthodox fighting stance with an 64″ reach. The 32-year-old Taylor Lapilus is an southpaw fighter with a 73″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Cody Stamann stats

→ Stamann’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Stamann lands 4.39 significant strikes per minute.
→ Stamann’s takedown accuracy is 39%.
→ Stamann’s takedown average is 2.34 per 15 minutes.
→ Stamann’s takedown defense is 76%.

Stamann comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.39 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Johnson fires at 46% accuracy, landing about 3.91 significant strikes per minute. Cody Stamann also has a 39% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.34 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Johnson’s 0.37 takedowns and 77% takedown accuracy.

Taylor Lapilus stats

→ Johnson’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Johnson lands 3.91 significant strikes per minute.
→ Johnson’s takedown accuracy is 40%.
→ Johnson’s takedown average is 0.37 per 15 minutes.
→ Johnson’s takedown defense is 77%.

Taylor spent, on average, 13:34 minutes in the Octagon, and Cody has an average fight time of 12:21 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Cody or Taylor? Sound off in the comments.

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