Cortavious Romious is a 31-year-old American bantamweight MMA fighter who started fighting professionally in 2018. He measures 5'4" with a 68-inch reach and also fights southpaw. His training gyms are Pura Vida BJJ and St. Charles MMA. He holds a professional record of 9-3 and has a very high finish percentage of 77.8% with two knockouts and five submissions (four armbars).
Cortavious Romious, born on January 6, 1994, in the United States, is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the bantamweight class. 5'4" tall with a reach of 68 inches and a southpaw stance, Romious has been involved in MMA since he turned pro in March of 2015. With a 7-3 amateur record before turning pro in June of 2018, Romious is known for his strong work ethic and passion for tackling adversity.
CAPTION: Every fighter has a story. For Cortavious Romious, it's about resilience, discipline, and chasing greatness. SOURCE: Instagram Romious trains at Pura Vida BJJ and St. Charles MMA and works on both grappling and striking. Outside of fighting, he has said that he is a fan of villains like The Joker, showing a unique personality.
Romious began his professional career with a submission win over Kevin Henry in June of 2018 and has currently compiled a record of 9-3. His victories include two knockouts and five submissions, four of which have come via armbar. He has competed for a multitude of promotions such as 360 Fight Club, Caged Aggression, LFA, and Dana White's Contender Series.
Some of his signature wins include his unanimous win over Michael Imperato on August 20, 2024, which earned him a UFC contract—a move he described as a "dream come true." While he lost his UFC debut to Gaston Bolaños by unanimous decision on November 9, 2024, Romious remains a promising prospect for the bantamweight category.
Romious is well-known for his aggressive and varied fight game, combining striking with advanced grappling capabilities. He is most adept at submissions, relying most frequently on armbars and rear-naked chokes to conclude battles.
CAPTION: Fast, fierce, and calculated—Romious blends striking and submissions for a dynamic MMA arsenal. SOURCE: Instagram His ability to finish the fight quickly is evoked by way of six first-round stoppages. Supporting his arsenal are also his accuracy with strikes (64 significant strikes landed out of 169 tried) and takedown ability (4 takedowns out of 6 tried), which make him a solid fighter.
Romious has competed in top-level events such as Dana White's Contender Series and UFC Fight Night. His August 2024 contest on the Contender Series was a turning-point performance; he outpointed Michael Imperato by unanimous decision after recovering from an earlier defeat to Ramon Taveras in October 2023. While he hasn't yet won a championship title, his quality performances have made him an up-and-coming fighter worth monitoring.
Romious has competed nationally and globally, matching his skills with tough opponents. His battles in Dana White's Contender Series brought him exposure on the international scene, where he demonstrated resilience and adaptability. He has not yet won any major international titles, but his fights have tremendous potential for the future.
As of early 2025, Romious continues to train hard while hoping to climb up the UFC ladder. His ability to learn from losses and adapt shows that he can find long-term success in MMA. Fans eagerly anticipate watching how he progresses as a fighter and whether or not he is capable of gaining championship gold in the years to come.
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