Front face kick! @CodyStamann #UFC213 pic.twitter.com/k3KACXi3bF
— UFC (@ufc) July 8, 2017
On Saturday, UFC 213 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event was the final event of UFC’s annual International Fight Week.
Despite the main event between UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko being canceled just hours before the event, the UFC still hosted a full night of intriguing matchups.
The Fight Pass Prelims were headlined by a featherweight fight between Cody Stamann and Terrion Ware.
Stamann started the fight with a punching combination. Ware responded by attacking the legs. After both fighters landed shots, Stamman landed a takedown. Ware didn’t take long to fight his way back to his feet. Ware began to have success with his jab. Later in the round, Stamann landed another takedown. The round ended with Ware trying to fight to his feet but being unable to get Stamann off of him.
The second round started with Ware using his jab and Stamann going for leg kicks. Stamann landed a knee to Ware’s face and took the fight back to the ground. Ware fought back to his feet and started landing knees in a clinch. Stamann responded with knees of his own. Both fighters then exchanged blows in the center of the cage. Ware started to have more success on his feet, which resulted in Stamann taking the fight back to the ground. In the final minute, Ware got back to his feet and managed to stop a couple takedowns. However, Stamann eventually landed another takedown to finish the round.
Both fighters traded strikes to start the final round. Stamann landed a front kick, but Ware responded with a combination. After both fighters found success on their feet, Stamann landed another takedown. The fight ended with Stamann smothering Ware on the ground with strong punches. In the final seconds, Ware got to his feet but was taken back down.
Official Result:
Cody Stamann def. Terrion Ware by unanimous decision
The wrestling has been there all night for @CodyStamann #UFC213 pic.twitter.com/rRpvbFsgzJ
— UFC (@ufc) July 8, 2017