Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
John Howard def. Ray Cooper III (Knockout)
Knockout · Round 1 · 3:23
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, United States
John Howard defeated Ray Cooper III by Knockout in round 1 (3:23) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season, held Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.
Frequently asked questions
Who won John Howard vs Ray Cooper III?
John Howard defeated Ray Cooper III by Knockout in round 1 (3:23) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season, held Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.
Referee
Keith Peterson
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
John Howard 33%67% 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
24-13-0
Record
25-14-1
1502
Elo rating
1626
0
Win Streak
0
43
Age
33
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States
Striking Profile
2.15
SLpM
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50%
Str. Acc.
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3.08
SApM
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51%
Str. Def.
—
Grappling Profile
2.70
TD Avg.
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49%
TD Acc.
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53%
TD Def.
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0.40
Sub. Avg.
—
Recent form (last 5 fights)
John Howard · 2-2-1
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 1Fri, Oct 11, 2019Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, Jul 11, 2019Knockout · R1 · 3:23 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2019 Regular SeasonThu, May 9, 2019Submission · R1 · 4:54 · Welterweight
- DProfessional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3Sat, Oct 20, 2018Draw · R2 · 4:58 · Middleweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3Sat, Oct 20, 2018Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Ray Cooper III · 1-4
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 23, 2024Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LPFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator ChampsSat, Feb 24, 2024TKO · R2 · 0:23 · 182 lb Catchweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL ChampionshipsFri, Nov 24, 2023Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 187 lb Catchweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, Jul 1, 2022TKO · R1 · 0:24 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 177 lb Catchweight
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 14 fights · 0 fights
26.4
Avg sig. strikes
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2.21
Avg takedowns
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3:14
Avg control time
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48
Career high strikes
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7
Career high TDs
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Strike Distribution
John Howard
Strike target
Ray Cooper III
47%
Head
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18%
Body
—
34%
Leg
—
John Howard
Strike position
Ray Cooper III
60%
Distance
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27%
Clinch
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13%
Ground
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