Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL Championships
187 lb Catchweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Derek Brunson
United StatesDerek Brunson
“The One”
23-9-0
RESULT

Derek Brunson def. Ray Cooper III (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Ray Cooper III
United StatesRay Cooper III
“Bradda Boy”
25-14-1
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Anthem, Washington, United States

Derek Brunson defeated Ray Cooper III by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the 187 lb Catchweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL Championships, held Friday, November 24, 2023 at The Anthem, Washington.

Judges' Scorecards

Eric Colón
#BrunsonIII
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Bryan Miner
#BrunsonIII
1108
2108
3109
Total3025
Marcel Varela
#BrunsonIII
1108
2108
3109
Total3025

Media Scores

7
Brunson
–
0
III
●30–27 Brunson×4●30–25 Brunson×2●30–26 Brunson
All 7 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Brunson
0%
III
11 fan scorecards submitted
●30–25 Brunson36.4%●30–27 Brunson18.2%●30–24 Brunson18.2%●30–26 Brunson18.2%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
46%
Brunson
R2
73%
Brunson
R3
73%
Brunson

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Derek Brunson vs Ray Cooper III?

Derek Brunson defeated Ray Cooper III by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the 187 lb Catchweight bout of Professional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL Championships, held Friday, November 24, 2023 at The Anthem, Washington.

What were the judges' scorecards for Derek Brunson vs Ray Cooper III?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–25, 30–25 — Derek Brunson won the decision.

Referee
Kevin Mulhall
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Derek Brunson 51%49% Ray Cooper III

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

23-9-0
Record
25-14-1
1649
Elo rating
1641
1
Win Streak
0
42
Age
33
6'1"
185 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Southpaw
Stance
—
187 lb Catchweight
Weight Class
187 lb Catchweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.51
SLpM
—
47%
Str. Acc.
—
3.05
SApM
—
51%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

3.14
TD Avg.
—
33%
TD Acc.
—
85%
TD Def.
—
0.60
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Derek Brunson · 3-2
  • W
    Ray Cooper III
    Professional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL ChampionshipsFri, Nov 24, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 187 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Dricus Du Plessis
    UFC 285: Jones vs GaneSat, Mar 4, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 4:59 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jared Cannonier
    UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2Sat, Feb 12, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:29 · Middleweight
  • W
    Darren Till
    UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs TillSat, Sep 4, 2021
    Submission · R3 · 2:13 · Middleweight
  • W
    Kevin Holland
    UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs HollandSat, Mar 20, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Ray Cooper III · 1-4
  • L
    Mukhamed Berkhamov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 23, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Jason Jackson
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator ChampsSat, Feb 24, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 0:23 · 182 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Derek Brunson
    Professional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL ChampionshipsFri, Nov 24, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 187 lb Catchweight
  • W
    Brett Cooper
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, Jul 1, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 0:24 · Welterweight
  • L
    Carlos Leal
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 177 lb Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 21 fights · 0 fights
30.9
Avg sig. strikes
—
1.71
Avg takedowns
—
3:19
Avg control time
—
88
Career high strikes
—
6
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Derek Brunson
Strike target
Ray Cooper III
71%
Head
—
15%
Body
—
14%
Leg
—
Derek Brunson
Strike position
Ray Cooper III
63%
Distance
—
15%
Clinch
—
23%
Ground
—