Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season
177 lb Catchweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Carlos Leal
BrazilCarlos Leal
“The Lion”
23-7-0
RESULT

Carlos Leal 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, May 6, 2022
Esports Stadium Arlington, Arlington, United States

Carlos Leal defeated Ray Cooper III by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the 177 lb Catchweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season, held Friday, May 6, 2022 at Esports Stadium Arlington, Arlington.

Judges' Scorecards

Steve Armstrong
#LealIII
1109
2108
3109
Total3026
Robert Basinger
#LealIII
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Aaron Menard
#LealIII
1109
2108
3910
Total2927

Media Scores

1
Leal
–
0
III
●30–27 Leal
All 1 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Leal
0%
III
5 fan scorecards submitted
●30–26 Leal60%●30–27 Leal40%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Leal
R2
60%
Leal
R3
100%
Leal

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carlos Leal vs Ray Cooper III?

Carlos Leal defeated Ray Cooper III by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the 177 lb Catchweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season, held Friday, May 6, 2022 at Esports Stadium Arlington, Arlington.

What were the judges' scorecards for Carlos Leal vs Ray Cooper III?

The judges scored it 30–26, 30–27, 29–27 — Carlos Leal won the decision.

Referee
Kerry Hatley
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Carlos Leal 35%65% 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

23-7-0
Record
25-14-1
1559
Elo rating
1665
1
Win Streak
0
32
Age
33
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
—
177 lb Catchweight
Weight Class
177 lb Catchweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

8.75
SLpM
—
47%
Str. Acc.
—
7.78
SApM
—
48%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

0.43
TD Avg.
—
11%
TD Acc.
—
90%
TD Def.
—
0.00
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Carlos Leal · 2-3
  • W
    Chidi Njokuani
    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs HernandezSat, Feb 21, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Muslim Salikhov
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De RidderSat, Jul 26, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:42 · Welterweight
  • W
    Alex Morono
    UFC 313: Pereira vs AnkalaevSat, Mar 8, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:16 · Welterweight
  • L
    Rinat Fakhretdinov
    UFC 308: Topuria vs HollowaySat, Oct 26, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Sadibou Sy
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2023 PlayoffsWed, Aug 23, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
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 4 fights · 0 fights
76.5
Avg sig. strikes
—
0.25
Avg takedowns
—
0:39
Avg control time
—
115
Career high strikes
—
1
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Carlos Leal
Strike target
Ray Cooper III
64%
Head
—
24%
Body
—
12%
Leg
—
Carlos Leal
Strike position
Ray Cooper III
87%
Distance
—
13%
Clinch
—
0%
Ground
—