Mike Stumpf

Mike Stumpf (born August 1, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background
Stumpf wrestled in high school, before joining Jeff Curran's MMA team at age 18. Stumpf also coaches wrestling and runs a horse farm.

Early career
Stump turned professional after posting an undefeated 3–0 amateur record, with all three fights taking place in the Xtreme Fighting Organization.

Stumpf won all of his first six professional fights by stoppage, with an average fight time of only 2:07. In December 2007, Stumpf was defeated for the first time, losing a unanimous decision to Ryan Williams.

After winning his subsequent four fights, Stumpf fought King of the Cage veteran Anthony Lapsley in an Elite XC event on October 2008. Lapsley would win by majority decision.

Stumpf spent two and a half years away from the cage before returning to defeat Dan Bolden by unanimous decision at XFO 39.

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Stumpf made his UFC debut against TJ Waldburger on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25, replacing an injured Daniel Roberts. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Stumpf was expected to face Justin Edwards on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. However, he was forced to pull out due to injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Stephen Thompson.

Stumpf next fought Pascal Krauss on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox 6. Stumpf was defeated by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a one-sided fight which was contested almost entirely on the feet.