Best fights of Ray Cooper III
Over 13 years as a professional, Ray Cooper III has compiled a 25-12-1 (23) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ray Cooper III KOs Jake Shields
On July 5, 2018 Ray Cooper III faced Jake Shields in a welterweight bout. III was 25 years old with a record of 13-5, and Shields was 39 with a record of 32-9-1. III was coming off a loss, while Shields was coming off a win. III stopped Jake Shields via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Ray Cooper III KOs Jake Shields in their 2nd fight
On October 20, 2018 Ray Cooper III faced Jake Shields in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. III was 25 years old with a record of 15-5, and Shields was 39 with a record of 33-10-1. III was on a 2-fight winning streak and Shields was coming off a win. III stopped Jake Shields via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Ray Cooper III defeats Rory MacDonald
On August 13, 2021 Ray Cooper III faced Rory MacDonald in a welterweight bout. III was 28 years old with a record of 22-7-1, and MacDonald was 32 with a record of 22-7-1. III was on a 4-fight winning streak, while MacDonald was coming off a loss. III won via unanimous decision.
4. Ray Cooper III KOs Magomed Magomedkerimov in their 2nd fight
On October 27, 2021 Ray Cooper III fought Magomed Magomedkerimov for the vacant 2021 PFL Tournament welterweight title. It was their second meeting. III was 28 years old with a record of 23-7-1, and Magomedkerimov was 31 with a record of 29-5. III was on a 5-fight winning streak and Magomedkerimov was on a 13-fight winning streak. III stopped Magomed Magomedkerimov via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Ray Cooper III KOs David Michaud
On December 31, 2019 Ray Cooper III fought David Michaud for the vacant 2019 PFL Tournament welterweight title. III was 26 years old with a record of 19-7-1, and Michaud was 31 with a record of 18-5. III was coming off a win and Michaud was on a 3-fight winning streak. III stopped David Michaud via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ray Cooper III submits Josh Drake
On November 28, 2015 Ray Cooper III fought Josh Drake for the vacant Gladiator Challenge lightweight title. III was 22 years old with a record of 7-3, and Drake was 0 with a record of 0-0. III was on a 4-fight winning streak. III submitted Josh Drake via front choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Ray Cooper III KOs Matthew Colquhoun in 4 seconds
On January 28, 2017 Ray Cooper III fought Matthew Colquhoun for the vacant X-1 welterweight title. III was 23 years old with a record of 10-3, and Colquhoun was 0 with a record of 0-0. III was on a 7-fight winning streak. III stopped Matthew Colquhoun via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Ray Cooper III loses to Derek Brunson via unanimous decision
On November 24, 2023 Ray Cooper III faced Derek Brunson in a middleweight bout. III was 30 years old with a record of 25-8-1, and Brunson was 39 with a record of 23-9. III was coming off a win, while Brunson was on a 2-fight losing streak. III lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brunson.
9. Ray Cooper III KOs Chris Curtis
On October 11, 2019 Ray Cooper III faced Chris Curtis in a welterweight bout. III was 26 years old with a record of 18-7-1, and Curtis was 32 with a record of 21-7. Curtis was on a 2-fight losing streak. III stopped Chris Curtis via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Ray Cooper III submits Jason Ponet
On April 29, 2021 Ray Cooper III faced Jason Ponet in a welterweight bout. III was 28 years old with a record of 20-7-1, and Ponet was 0 with a record of 0-0. III was on a 2-fight winning streak. III submitted Jason Ponet via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.