Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular Season
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ray Cooper III
United StatesRay Cooper III
“Bradda Boy”
25-14-1
RESULT

Ray Cooper III def. Pavel Kusch (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 0:18
Pavel Kusch
UkrainePavel Kusch
23-8-0
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, United States

Ray Cooper III defeated Pavel Kusch by TKO in round 1 (0:18) in the Welterweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular Season, held Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ray Cooper III vs Pavel Kusch?

Ray Cooper III defeated Pavel Kusch by TKO in round 1 (0:18) in the Welterweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular Season, held Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City.

Referee
Keith Peterson
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Ray Cooper III 51%49% Pavel Kusch

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

25-14-1
Record
23-8-0
1545
Elo rating
1542
0
Win Streak
0
33
Age
37
5'7"
170 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Ukraine

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