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Cody Stamann left heartbroken after death of brother, 18, but vows to beat Brian Kelleher at UFC 250 for Jacob
Jun 5, 2020
CODY STAMANN has been left heartbroken after the death of his 18-year-old brother - but vowed to dedicate his fight against Brian Kelleher at UFC 250 to Jacob.
Jacob passed away suddenly last week and his family are still waiting to find out the official cause of death.
Despite the horrific tragedy, the 30-year-old featherweight has decided to fight on in Las Vegas this weekend - a decision he believes his late brother would be proud of.
Stamann told MMA Junkie : “People were like, ‘Hey, if you want to postpone this, wait a little longer, that’s 100 percent understandable.
“I just thought what most people think, I think, in those situations: ‘What would the person that passed, what would they want me to do?’ And I can say without a shadow of a doubt he would want me to compete.
"He loved watching me compete, and I know that’s what he would want. My heart is absolutely broken. I don’t even know. There’s no words; there’s nothing I can say that makes it any better.
"But my mind is sharp. That kid loved watching me fight. He’s gotta be one of my biggest fans. I’m focused on the fight.
"This isn’t taking away the focus or anything. It’s fuel for the fire. So I’m looking forward to being the best version of myself Saturday night.”
Stamann, who lives and trains in Las Vegas, plans on starting a foundation in his brother’s name, which will benefit youth wrestling programs in West Michigan, where he originates from.
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