Fighter
Justin Sumter
"The Fort"
12-7-0
United StatesLast 5
United StatesLast 5Amateur MMA 9-4-1Grappling 1-0-1
NEXT FIGHT
No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Justin Sumter holds a professional MMA record of 12-7-0. Justin 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. Justin 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
- 1989-11-16
- Age
- 36
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Myrtle Beach, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Fighting Arts Academy · United States
Career stats
UFC careerRecord: 7-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.68per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed7.64per min
34% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.87per 15 min
100% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
Related fighters
Recent & upcoming opponents
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
- LOSSBellatorBellator 254: Macfarlane vs. Velasquez· Dec 10, 2020· 7-4 vs 5-0SUBR1 · 3:36
- LOSSvs Maki PitoloUFCDana White's Contender Series 19· Jul 9, 2019· Middleweight· 7-3 vs 12-4TKOR1 · 1:37
- WINvs Reginaldo FelixBellatorBellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov· Feb 15, 2019· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 5-3SUBR2 · 3:27
- LOSSvs Ian HeinischUFCDana 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 CaronBellatorBellator 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
Career history data via Tapology.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1617▼15
- 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 United States.