Ray Cooper III

"Bradda Boy"

25-14-1

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-0

Last fight: Loss vs Fanil Rafikov · Unanimous Decision · Dec 20, 2025

25-14-1 · 23 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Mukhamed BerkhamovDEC · R3 5:00

PFLPFL 9: 2024 Playoffs·August 23, 2024

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Ray Cooper III holds a professional MMA record of 25-14-1. Cooper has won 25 fights: 16 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. Cooper also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: August 23, 2024. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
DOB: Feb 7, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Pearl City, Hawaii, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Lion of Judah

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 25-14-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed0.99per min

Strikes absorbed6.81per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.27per 15 min

75% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Ray Cooper III sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Fanil Rafikov
BetCity Fight Nights 132· Dec 20, 2025· Lightweight· 25-14-1 vs 25-7
UD
LOSS
vs Darkhanbek Ergeshov
BORROKA Presents XFC 53· Sep 20, 2025· Welterweight· 25-13-1 vs 12-2
SUB
R2 · 3:04
LOSS
vs Dante Schiro
Tuff-N-Uff 145· Jun 29, 2025· Welterweight· 25-12-1 vs 12-5
TKO
R3 · 2:20
LOSS
vs Mukhamed Berkhamov
PFL 9: 2024 Playoffs· Aug 23, 2024· Middleweight· 25-11-1 vs 17-2
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jason Jackson
PFL vs Bellator: CHAMPS· Feb 24, 2024· Middleweight· 25-10-1 vs 18-4
TKO
R2 · 0:23
LOSS
vs Derek Brunson
PFL 10: 2023 PFL World Championship· Nov 24, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 25-9-1 vs 24-9
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brett Cooper
PFL 6: 2022 Regular Season· Jul 1, 2022· Middleweight· 25-8-1 vs 28-17
TKO
R1 · 0:24
LOSS
vs Carlos Leal
PFL 3: 2022 Regular Season· May 6, 2022· Welterweight· 24-8-1 vs 17-3
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Magomed Magomedkerimov
Professional Fighters League - 2021 Season PFL Championships· Oct 26, 2021· Welterweight· 24-7-1 vs 28-6
KO
R3 · 3:02
WIN
vs Rory MacDonald
Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 Playoffs· Aug 12, 2021· Welterweight· 23-7-1 vs 22-8-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nikolay Aleksakhin
Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season· Jun 16, 2021· Welterweight· 22-7-1 vs 26-6
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jason Ponet
Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular Season· Apr 28, 2021· Welterweight· 21-7-1 vs 20-13-1
SUB
R1 · 1:23
WIN
vs David Michaud
Professional Fighters League - 2019 Season PFL Championships· Dec 30, 2019· Welterweight· 20-7-1 vs 18-6
TKO
R2 · 2:56
DRAW
vs Sadibou Sy
Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 1· Oct 10, 2019· Welterweight· 18-7-1 vs 8-5-2
DRAW
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Curtis
Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2019 Season PFL Playoffs 1· Oct 10, 2019· Welterweight· 19-7-1 vs 21-8
KO
R2 · 0:11
LOSS
vs John Howard
Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season· Jul 10, 2019· Welterweight· 18-7 vs 28-15-1
TKO
R1 · 1:37
WIN
vs Zane Kamaka
Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2019 Regular Season· May 8, 2019· Welterweight· 18-6 vs 14-4
SUB
R2 · 4:29
LOSS
vs Magomed Magomedkerimov
Professional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL Championships· Dec 30, 2018· Welterweight· 17-6 vs 23-5
SUB
R2 · 2:18
WIN
vs Jake Shields
Professional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3· Oct 19, 2018· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 33-11-1
TKO
R1 · 3:10
WIN
vs Handesson Ferreira
Professional Fighters League - PFL 10: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 3· Oct 19, 2018· Welterweight· 17-5 vs 13-2-1
TKO
R1 · 2:28
WIN
vs Pavel Kusch
Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 15, 2018· Welterweight· 15-5 vs 23-6
KO
R1 · 0:18
WIN
vs Jake Shields
Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2018 Regular Season· Jul 4, 2018· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 32-10-1
TKO
R2 · 2:09
LOSS
vs Handesson Ferreira
Mid-Pacific Championships 5· Nov 18, 2017· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 11-1-1
UD
WIN
vs Charles Bennett×1Title bout · Title win #1
X-1 World Events 48· Aug 12, 2017· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 30-35-2
TKO
R2 · 2:48
WIN
vs Jonathan Pico
X-1 World Events 46· Apr 29, 2017· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 3:16
LOSS
vs JunYong Park
PXC 56· Mar 25, 2017· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 5-3
SUB
WIN
vs Matthew Colquhoun
X-1 World Events 45· Jan 28, 2017· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 0:04
WIN
vs Zach Conn
X-1 World Events 44· Sep 24, 2016· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 5-6
TKO
R1 · 0:12
WIN
vs Gabe Rivas
Star Elite Cage Fighting· Apr 29, 2016· 9-3 vs 14-25-1
TKO
WIN
vs Josh Drake
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 28, 2015· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 3-4
SUB
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Adrian Bartree
Gladiator Challenge· Aug 15, 2015· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 0:34
WIN
vs David Douglas
Star Elite Cage Fighting· Aug 7, 2015· Welterweight· 6-3 vs 8-6
TKO
WIN
vs Dave Mazany
Star Elite Cage Fighting· Mar 20, 2015· Lightweight· 5-3 vs 11-6
SUB
WIN
vs Jody Carter
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 22, 2014· Lightweight· 4-3 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 1:58
LOSS
vs Craig Jackson
War on the Valley Isle 3· Nov 8, 2014· Lightweight· 3-3 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 2:25
LOSS
vs Danny Navarro
Gladiator Challenge· Aug 30, 2014· 3-2 vs 11-4
SUB
R1 · 1:34
WIN
vs Nate Harris
Destiny Na Koa 5· May 4, 2014· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:52
LOSS
vs Joey Gomez
Destiny MMA· Apr 6, 2013· 2-1 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Destiny MMA· Jan 19, 2013· 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Kani Correa
King of the Cage· Jul 14, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1677▼8
Peak: 1774Jul 1, 2022
Rated fights: 39

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ray Cooper III fight next?

Ray Cooper III has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ray Cooper III's record?

Ray Cooper III's professional MMA record is 25-14-1.

Who is Ray Cooper III fighting next?

Ray Cooper III's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ray Cooper III fight last?

Ray Cooper III most recently fought Mukhamed Berkhamov at PFL 9: 2024 Playoffs on Friday, August 23, 2024, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Ray Cooper III fight in?

Ray Cooper III fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Ray Cooper III have?

Ray Cooper III has 16 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Ray Cooper III?

Ray Cooper III is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Ray Cooper III weigh?

Ray Cooper III weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Ray Cooper III's reach?

Ray Cooper III has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Ray Cooper III?

Ray Cooper III is 33 years old (born Feb 7, 1993).

Where is Ray Cooper III from?

Ray Cooper III is from the United States.

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