Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 Playoffs
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Mukhamed Berkhamov
RussiaMukhamed Berkhamov
“Lionheart”
18-4-0
RESULT

Mukhamed Berkhamov def. Ray Cooper III (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Ray Cooper III
United StatesRay Cooper III
“Bradda Boy”
25-14-1
Friday, August 23, 2024
The Anthem, Washington D.C., United States

Mukhamed Berkhamov defeated Ray Cooper III by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 23, 2024 at The Anthem, Washington D.C..

Judges' Scorecards

David Braslow
#BerkhamovIII
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Brian Puccillo
#BerkhamovIII
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Rick Winter
#BerkhamovIII
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The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.

Media Scores

3
Berkhamov
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0
III
●30–27 Berkhamov×3
All 3 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Berkhamov
0%
III
10 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Berkhamov90%●29–28 Berkhamov10%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
90%
Berkhamov
R2
100%
Berkhamov
R3
100%
Berkhamov

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Mukhamed Berkhamov vs Ray Cooper III?

Mukhamed Berkhamov defeated Ray Cooper III by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 23, 2024 at The Anthem, Washington D.C..

What were the judges' scorecards for Mukhamed Berkhamov vs Ray Cooper III?

The judges scored it 28–29, 29–28, 29–28 — Mukhamed Berkhamov won the decision.

Referee
Fernando Yamasaki
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Mukhamed Berkhamov 45%55% 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

18-4-0
Record
25-14-1
1573
Elo rating
1608
0
Win Streak
0
32
Age
33
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Russia
Nationality
United States

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