Justin Sumter
Last fight: Loss vs Julio Cesar Araujo · TKO · Oct 4, 2025
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CAREER SUMMARY
Justin Sumter holds a professional MMA record of 12-7-0. Sumter has won 12 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Sumter also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: December 10, 2020. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'2"188 cm
- Weight
- 185 lbs84 kg
- Reach
- 80"203 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- Nov 16, 1989
- Age
- 36
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Myrtle Beach, United States
Career history
- LOSSvs Julio Cesar AraujoReality Fighting· Oct 4, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 12-7 vs 10-1TKOR2 · 0:23
- WINvs Joe TaylorVictory Fighting League· Aug 15, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 6-2SUBR1 · 0:45
- LOSSLFA 204: Cunha vs. Freeman· Mar 22, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 16-9SUBR2 · 4:45
- WINvs Dylan PotterCES 79: Balletto Jr. vs. Quintanilha· Nov 9, 2024· Catchweight· 11-5 vs 10-8SUBR1 · 1:15
- WINCES 78: Rosa vs. Benson· Aug 3, 2024· Middleweight· 10-5 vs 19-13SUBR1 · 1:15
- WINvs Eric SpicelyCES 75: Rosa vs. Gary· Oct 20, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 9-5 vs 13-9SUBR1 · 2:32
- LOSSCES 67· Apr 1, 2022· Middleweight· 8-5 vs 7-2TKOR2 · 2:13
- WINvs Albert TadevosyanCES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz· Sep 17, 2021· Middleweight· 8-4 vs 7-2-1SUBR1 · 2:20
- LOSSBellator 254: Macfarlane vs Velasquez· Dec 10, 2020· 7-4 vs 5-0SUBR1 · 3:36
- LOSSvs Maki PitoloUFC · Dana White's Contender Series 19· Jul 9, 2019· Middleweight· 7-3 vs 12-4TKOR1 · 1:37
- WINvs Reginaldo FelixBellator 215: Mitrione vs Kharitonov· Feb 15, 2019· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 5-3SUBR2 · 3:27
- LOSSvs Ian HeinischUFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 15· Jul 31, 2018· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 11-1KOR1 · 3:37
- WINvs Roger Carroll864 Fighting Championship· Feb 16, 2018· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 17-17UD
- WINvs Shedrick GoodridgeCES 46: Howard vs. Carroll· Oct 27, 2017· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 6-9SUBR1 · 1:56
- WINvs Brian SparrowCES 44: Bessette vs. Trujillo· May 12, 2017· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 2-1UD
- WINvs Abe PitrowskiCES 43: Mass Invasion II· Apr 15, 2017· Catchweight· 3-1 vs 6-3SUBR1 · 1:56
- WINvs Ralph JohnsonPremier FC 21· Oct 22, 2016· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 9-19SUBR1 · 0:23
- WINvs Sean EvansCage Titans 30· Aug 27, 2016· Middleweight· 1-1 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:32
- LOSSvs Tim CaronBellator 153: Koreshkov vs Henderson· Apr 22, 2016· 0-1 vs 5-0TKOR2 · 3:38
- DRAWvs Kubilay DemirhanReality Fighting· May 9, 2026· 1-0-1DEC
- WINvs Damien RobertsIronman Grappling Championships 9· Jun 10, 2023· 1-0SUBR1 · 3:13
- WINvs Aaron GoodwinePremier FC 18· Nov 14, 2015· Middleweight· 9-4-1 vs 3-1SUBR1 · 2:42
- WINvs Jerome MickleNYFE 7: High Voltage· Jun 6, 2015· Middleweight· 8-4-1 vs 2-2TKOR1 · 1:42
- WINvs Ajani FarrisNYFE 6: The Fight Marches On· Mar 28, 2015· Middleweight· 7-4-1 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:10
- LOSSvs Ryan Hardy EvansNYFE 5: When Hell Freezes Over· Jan 23, 2015· Middleweight· 6-4-1 vs 4-0SUBR1 · 0:54
- WINvs Allen LawyerCarolina Fight Promotions· Sep 28, 2013· Middleweight· 6-3-1 vs 3-2-1TKOR3 · 0:30
- LOSSvs Denison PaivaFight Lab 31· May 4, 2013· Middleweight· 5-3-1 vs 4-0TKOR1 · 3:00
- LOSSvs Eryk AndersSHP 22· Feb 2, 2013· Middleweight· 5-2-1 vs 7-2SUBR1 · 2:30
- WINvs William Moss×1Title bout · Title win #1Warfare FC· Aug 24, 2012· Middleweight· 5-1-1 vs 3-1TKOR1 · 0:15
- WINvs Moses ReyesWarfare FC 5· Jun 3, 2012· Middleweight· 4-1-1 vs 1-1TKOR1 · 0:23
- WINvs Joe MathesonStrike Hard Productions· May 12, 2012· 3-1-1 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 0:32
- LOSSvs Rick Turner· Apr 14, 2012· Middleweight· 2-1-1 vs 1-0SUBR1 · 2:36
- WINvs Zach ElkinsFlorida Regional· Jan 28, 2012· 2-0-1 vs 3-2TKO
- DRAWvs Jerome Buchanan· Oct 8, 2011· Middleweight· 1-0-1 vs 2-1-1DEC
- WINvs Matthew MonkBreakthrough MMA 1· Jul 1, 2011· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 1:36
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Fighting Arts Academy
Career stats
Related fighters
Recent & upcoming opponents
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1616▼14
- Peak
- 1657Feb 16, 2019
- Rated fights
- 19
Frequently asked questions
When does Justin Sumter fight next?
Justin Sumter has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Justin Sumter's record?
Justin Sumter's professional MMA record is 12-7-0.
Who is Justin Sumter fighting next?
Justin Sumter's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Justin Sumter fight last?
Justin Sumter most recently fought Romero Cotton at Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs Velasquez on Thursday, December 10, 2020, LOSS (Submission).
What weight class does Justin Sumter fight in?
Justin Sumter fights at Middleweight.
How many knockouts does Justin Sumter have?
Justin Sumter has 1 win by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.
How tall is Justin Sumter?
Justin Sumter is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.
How much does Justin Sumter weigh?
Justin Sumter weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).
What is Justin Sumter's reach?
Justin Sumter has a reach of 80" (203 cm).
How old is Justin Sumter?
Justin Sumter is 36 years old (born Nov 16, 1989).
Where is Justin Sumter from?
Justin Sumter is from the United States.
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