Taylor Lapilus beat Cody Stamann with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 57 at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.
Take a look inside the fight with Lapilus, who got back in the win column after a January loss that snapped a six-fight streak.
Taylor Lapilus def. Cody Stamann
Result: Taylor Lapilus def. Cody Stamann via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Lapilus (20-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC), Stamann (21-7-1 MMA, 7-6-1 UFC)
Key stats: Lapilus stuffed five of Stamann’s six takedown attempts and outstruck him 107-64.
Lapilus on the fight's key moment
“When you’re a fighter, you want to finish your fight. Maybe the finish didn’t come today, but I’ll train harder for next time. I think the fight was what I expected with the wrestling and striking. I’m not surprised (how the fight went).”
“(That was) maybe the most important victory of my career.”
Taylor Lapilus (@LapilusTaylor) thought highly of Cody Stamann ahead of their bout and brought his A-game because of that. #UFCLouisville Results, Interviews & More ➡️: https://t.co/q1sERicfLN
— UFC News (@UFCNews) June 8, 2024
Lapilus on the quality of opponent
“I’m feeling great because it was a great win, a great name int he UFC. It may be the most important victory of my career. I’m very happy – it’s a good day for me. Cody Stamann is a big name in the UFC and has fought against big opponents – every big name in the UFC. It’s a big fight for me, and I respect Stamann and his team a lot.”
Lapilus on what he wants next
“I have a lot of work in front of me. I can push myself more and I think for the next walk for me and my team.”
To hear more from Lapilus, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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