Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 Playoffs
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ray Cooper III
United StatesRay Cooper III
“Bradda Boy”
25-14-1
RESULT

Ray Cooper III def. Rory MacDonald (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Rory MacDonald
CanadaRory MacDonald
“Red King”
19-4-0
Friday, August 13, 2021
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, United States

Ray Cooper III defeated Rory MacDonald by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 Playoffs, held Friday, August 13, 2021 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.

Judges' Scorecards

Rich Green
#IIIMacDonald
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Eliseo Rodriguez
#IIIMacDonald
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Michael Tate
#IIIMacDonald
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

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

Fan Scorecards

91%
III
9%
MacDonald
11 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 III90.9%●29–28 MacDonald9.1%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
III
R2
91%
III
R3
91%
III

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ray Cooper III vs Rory MacDonald?

Ray Cooper III defeated Rory MacDonald by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 Playoffs, held Friday, August 13, 2021 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.

What were the judges' scorecards for Ray Cooper III vs Rory MacDonald?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Ray Cooper III won the decision.

Referee
Gary Copeland
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Ray Cooper III 59%41% Rory MacDonald

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
19-4-0
1639
Elo rating
1579
0
Win Streak
0
33
Age
36
5'7"
170 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Canada

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.75
—
Str. Acc.
42%
—
SApM
2.80
—
Str. Def.
62%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.77
—
TD Acc.
47%
—
TD Def.
88%
—
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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
Rory MacDonald · 1-4
  • L
    Dilano Taylor
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 PlayoffsSat, Aug 13, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 3:59 · Welterweight
  • L
    Sadibou Sy
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, Jul 1, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Brett Cooper
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022
    Submission · R1 · 2:23 · Welterweight
  • L
    Ray Cooper III
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 PlayoffsFri, Aug 13, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Gleison Tibau
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 13 fights
—
Avg sig. strikes
51.3
—
Avg takedowns
1.62
—
Avg control time
2:13
—
Career high strikes
116
—
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Ray Cooper III
Strike target
Rory MacDonald
—
Head
75%
—
Body
19%
—
Leg
6%
Ray Cooper III
Strike position
Rory MacDonald
—
Distance
76%
—
Clinch
8%
—
Ground
15%