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Kai Kamaka III credits cousin Ray Cooper III for big-time PFL influence

BAD MMA News — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 17:04:07 +0000

CHICAGO – Kai Kamaka III got tossed into the deep end of the pool for his PFL debut Friday, but had a confidence boost thanks a family bond. Kamaka (13-5-1) outworked Bubba Jenkins (21-8) for a unanimous decision at the PFL’s third and final event of the first half of the 2024 regular season in Chicago. The win gave Kamaka 3 points in the featherweight standings . After the fight, Kamaka, a Bellator transfer from Hawaii who now has won four of his past five, said advice from his cousin, Ray Cooper III , helped ahead of his PFL debut. Cooper is a two-time $1 million PFL winner at welterweight. “I was kind of teary-eyed this morning,” Kamaka told MMA Junkie and other reporters after his win over Jenkins

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Jason Jackson def. Ray Cooper III at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:07:24 +0000

Check out these photos from Jason Jackson ’s TKO victory over Ray Cooper III at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions , which took place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photos courtesy of PFL) Jason Jackson def. Ray Cooper III at PFL vs. Bellator: Champions RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 25: Jason Jackson walks to the cage before fighting against Ray… RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 25: Jason Jackson walks to the cage before fighting against Ray Cooper III during the 2024 PFL vs Bellator: Champs event at Kingdom Arena on February 25, 2024 in Riyadh.

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Video: Which side has the edge in the upcoming PFL vs. Bellator: Champions event?

BAD MMA News — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:54:24 +0000

Next month, the best of the best in PFL and Bellator will travel across the globe for a unique event. On Feb. 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions event goes down, and it places champs from both promotions against one another

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Ray Cooper III replaces Magomed Magomedkerimov at PFL vs. Bellator event, faces Jason Jackson

BAD MMA News — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:24:26 +0000

The 2019 PFL welterweight champion will leplace the 2023 PFL welterweight champion on the promotion’s upcoming card that pins its champions and fighters against their Bellator counterparts. With Magomed Magomedkerimov out with an undisclosed injury, Ray Cooper III has stepped in to fight Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson at the PFL vs. Bellator: Champions event Feb. 24 in Saudi Arabia, a promotion official told MMA Junkie on Monday. The bout will be contested at a contracted weight of 182 pounds. Cooper (25-10-1) has only competed once since July 2022, as he angled to elevate to middleweight, a non-season weight division for PFL

Ray Cooper III replaces Magomed Magomedkerimov at PFL vs. Bellator event, faces Jason Jackson – MMA Junkie

Derek Brunson def. Ray Cooper III at 2023 PFL Championship: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 03:24:08 +0000

Derek Brunson def. Ray Cooper III – 2023 PFL Championship 2023 PFL Championships at The Anthem in Washington D.C., Friday, Nov.

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2023 PFL Championship results: Derek Brunson dominates in debut decision over Ray Cooper III

BAD MMA News — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 02:22:23 +0000

Derek Brunson shined in his first fight under the PFL banner. In a 186-pound catchweight bout that opened the main card of 2023 PFL Championship at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., Brunson (24-9) dominated Ray Cooper III (25-9-1) behind his wrestling to earn unanimous scores of 30-27, 30-25, and 30-25. Brunson came out looking for a highlight reel moment with a spinning heel kick, but Cooper was ready for it. A battle for position in the clinch followed, but Cooper was able to separate and look to land heavy shots

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Ray Cooper III expects wrestling-heavy game plan from Derek Brunson’s PFL debut

BAD MMA News — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:31:36 +0000

Anything can happen in a fight, is what they’ve drilled into our heads. And that probably is fine with Ray Cooper III . As far as Cooper is concerned, if anything does happen, it’ll be a situation he not only can handle, but can thrive in. Take Friday, for example. Cooper (25-8-1), a three-time PFL finalist who won the $1 million welterweight seasons in 2019 and 2021, takes on longtime UFC fighter Derek Brunson (23-9) on Friday at the promotion’s 2023 championship event.

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2023 PFL Championship pay-per-view price revealed

BAD MMA News — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:05:48 +0000

The 2023 PFL Championship is just days away, and ESPN has released what it’ll cost viewers who purchase. As of Sunday, ESPN+ has the event listed at a selling price of $49.99, according to the point-of-purchase page online.

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Derek Brunson books PFL debut vs. Ray Cooper III at championships event

BAD MMA News — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:52:39 +0000

Derek Brunson has drawn a former PFL champion in his promotional debut. Brunson (23-9) takes on Ray Cooper III (25-8-1) in a middleweight bout Nov. 24 at 2023 PFL Championships, which takes place at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., promotion officials announced Friday.

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Blake Cooper, brother of Ray Cooper III set for September ONE Championship debut

BAD MMA News — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:37:56 +0000

The younger brother of former PFL champion Ray Cooper III is set to make his debut under the ONE Championship banner. In his first fight with the promotion, Hawaii’s Blake Cooper (2-0 MMA, 0-0 ONE) will face Switzerland’s Maurice Abevi (6-1 MMA, 0-1 ONE). The lightweight bout takes place at ONE Fight Night 14 on Friday, Sept. 29, at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore, and airs live on Amazon Prime Video. ONE Championship confirmed the news of the booking to MMA Junkie.