Ultimate Fighting Calendar
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Romero Cotton
Bad News
7-2-0
RESULT

Romero Cotton def. Justin Sumter (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:36
Justin Sumter
The Fort
7-3-0
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Romero Cotton defeated Justin Sumter by Submission in round 1 (3:36) in the bout of Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez, held Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Romero Cotton vs Justin Sumter?

Romero Cotton defeated Justin Sumter by Submission in round 1 (3:36) in the bout of Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez, held Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Romero Cotton 56%44% Justin Sumter

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

7-2-0
Record
7-3-0
1649
Power Index rating
1610
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
36
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
80"
203 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Romero Cotton

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United States

Justin Sumter

No background on record

Camp Fighting Arts Academy · United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.68
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Str. Acc.
48%
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SApM
7.64
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Str. Def.
34%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
2.87
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TD Acc.
100%
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TD Def.
0%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Romero Cotton · 3-2
  • W
    UAE Warriors 60 · Jun 13, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 1:30 · Middleweight
  • L
    Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs. Primus · Oct 7, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Bellator 283: Lima vs. Jackson · Jul 22, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 0:38
  • W
    Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell · Mar 12, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:39
  • W
    Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez · Dec 10, 2020
    Submission · R1 · 3:36
Justin Sumter · 2-2-1
  • D
    Reality Fighting · May 9, 2026
    Decision
  • L
    Reality Fighting · Oct 4, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 0:23 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Victory Fighting League · Aug 15, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 0:45 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    LFA 204: Cunha vs. Freeman · Mar 22, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 4:45 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    CES 79: Balletto Jr. vs. Quintanilha · Nov 9, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:15 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 2 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
7.0
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Avg takedowns
0.50
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Avg control time
0:00
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Career high strikes
9
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Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Romero Cotton
Strike target
Justin Sumter
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Head
64%
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Body
14%
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Leg
21%
Romero Cotton
Strike position
Justin Sumter
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Distance
93%
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Ground
7%