Romero Cotton

"Bad News"

8-2-0

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Ezequias Glim · Submission · Oct 30, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Grant NealUD · R3 5:00

BellatorBellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs Primus·October 7, 2023

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Romero Cotton holds a professional MMA record of 8-2-0. Cotton has won 8 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: October 7, 2023. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
DOB: Mar 6, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Hutchinson, Kansas, United States

Career history

WIN
vs Ezequias Glim
DF Uncaged· Oct 30, 2026· 201 lb Catchweight· 8-2 vs 6-2
SUB
WIN
vs Marcos Santana
UAE Warriors 60· Jun 13, 2025· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 6-1
TKO
R3 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Grant Neal
Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs Primus· Oct 7, 2023· 6-2 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dalton Rosta
Bellator 283: Lima vs Jackson· Jul 22, 2022· 6-1 vs 7-0
TKO
R3 · 0:38
WIN
vs Freddy Sandoval
Bellator 276: Borics vs Burnell· Mar 12, 2022· 6-0 vs 5-7-1
TKO
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Justin Sumter
Bellator 254: Macfarlane vs Velasquez· Dec 10, 2020· 5-0 vs 7-4
SUB
R1 · 3:36
WIN
vs Jason Perrotta
Bellator 233: Salter vs Van Steenis· Nov 8, 2019· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 3-4
SUB
R1 · 2:16
WIN
vs Willie Whitehead
Bellator 204: Caldwell vs Lahat· Aug 17, 2018· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 4:12
WIN
vs Justin Reeser
Bellator 195: Caldwell vs Higo· Mar 2, 2018· 2-0 vs 1-2
SUB
R2 · 4:35
WIN
vs Aaron Rodriguez
Bellator 181: Campos vs Girtz 3· Jul 14, 2017· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SD
R3 · 5:00

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)

Recent & upcoming opponents

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1654▲23
Peak: 1698Mar 12, 2022
Rated fights: 10

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Frequently asked questions

When does Romero Cotton fight next?

Romero Cotton has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Romero Cotton's record?

Romero Cotton's professional MMA record is 8-2-0.

Who is Romero Cotton fighting next?

Romero Cotton's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Romero Cotton fight last?

Romero Cotton most recently fought Grant Neal at Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs Primus on Saturday, October 7, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Romero Cotton fight in?

Romero Cotton fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Romero Cotton have?

Romero Cotton has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Romero Cotton?

Romero Cotton is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Romero Cotton weigh?

Romero Cotton weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Romero Cotton's reach?

Romero Cotton has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Romero Cotton?

Romero Cotton is 36 years old (born Mar 6, 1990).

Where is Romero Cotton from?

Romero Cotton is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY