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Personal Information
| Full Name | Sumit Kumar |
| Date of Birth | September 9, 2000 |
| Age | 22 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches / 165 cm |
| Weight | 56.6 kg / 125 lbs |
| Nickname | The Indian Kid |
| Weight Class | Flyweight, Bantamweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Reach | 66" |
| Career Stats | 8-0-0 |
| Status | Active |
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Sumit Kumar: A Brief Biography
Sumit Kumar is an Indian MMA fighter who was born on 9th September 2000. He holds a perfect record of 8-0 in his professional MMA career and fights in the Bantamweight division.
| Birth Place | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Age | 22 |
| MMA Debut | 2020 |
| MMA Record | 8-0-0 |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Latest News Update for Sumit Kumar
Sumit Kumar was recently signed for the second season of the Road to UFC. Road to UFC provides the top 32 Asian MMA prospects an opportunity to compete for a coveted UFC contract in four different weight divisions. The tournament follows a "win and advance" format, where fighters must succeed in each round to progress further.
Early Life and Career
Sumit Kumar made his professional debut against Mukul Anand at The Hero - Pro Night 2 on October 25th, 2020. Kumar won the bout via a knockout in the first round.
Kumar then went on to pile up 7 more victories extending his winning streak to 8 wins.
Sumit Kumar’s Career in the UFC
Sumit Kumar has been selected for the second season of ‘The Road to UFC.’ ‘The Road to UFC’ is an initiative by the UFC and Dana White that provides the top MMA fighters in the Asian continent a chance to earn a full-fledged UFC contract.
It is a tournament-style event where the winner moves on until the winner remains.
The previous winner was India’s Ansul Jubli, Jubli emerged victorious in the tournament by delivering a knockout to Jeka Saragih from Indonesia in the final match held at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak. This impressive performance earned Jubli the Performance of the Night accolade, along with a well-deserved UFC contract in the lightweight division. As a reward, he received a cash prize of US$ 50,000 in addition to the contract.
Last Updated On May 26, 2023
FAQs
A. Sumit Kumar holds a professional MMA record of 8 wins and 0 losses.
A. Sumit Kumar fights in the Bantamweight division.
A. Sumit Kumar was born and raised in Uttar Pradesh, India.
