Cody Donovan, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 8 wins, 5 losses, and no draws. He established himself in the 205-pound weight class, standing tall at 6'3" with a reach of 74". In his orthodox stance, Donovan demonstrated an average of 5.61 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, landing them with an accuracy rate of 59%. However, he also absorbed an average of 5.44 strikes per minute, with a strike defense of 45%. In terms of grappling, Donovan averaged 1.67 takedowns per 15 minutes and maintained a takedown accuracy of 28%. He was also known for attempting an average of 1.7 submissions per 15 minutes during his UFC career. One of Donovan's most significant victories came against Nick Penner, who held an ELO rating of 984. His last fight was in 2014, where he faced Nikita Krylov and suffered a loss via KO/TKO punches. Prior to that, he also lost to Ovince Saint Preux and Gian Villante, both via KO/TKO punches. His win against Nick Penner marked his only victory in the UFC, where he demonstrated his knockout capabilities with a punch.