Ray Cooper III vs. Magomed Magomedkerimov

Main Event | Tournament Championship | 170 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Dec 31, 2018
W
Magomedkerimov defeats Cooper III
L
Submission, Guillotine Choke 2:18 Round 2 of 5, 7:18 Total
vs.
Submission 2:18 R2
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Fighter Comparison

22-5-0

Climbed to 23-5
Pro
Record
17-5-0

Fell to 17-6
+145
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-170
(Slight Favorite)

Russia
Nation

United States
Makhachkala
Dagestan
Fights out of
Waianae
Hawaii
28
+11 mos, 3 wks
Age at Fight 25
+10 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
169.8 lbs
(77.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
169.6 lbs
(76.9 kgs)
6'1"
(185cm)
Height
5'7"
(170cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
Champion Gym 808 Fight Factory

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Magomedkerimov
31%
Cooper III
69%

Bout Information

Event Poster

PFL 2018 #11

Fight Details

  • Event: PFL 2018 #11: Championships
  • Date: Monday 12.31.2018 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Todd Anderson
  • Venue: Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: New York City, New York, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 7 of 7)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Todd Harris, Bas Rutten, Randy Couture
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Caroline Pearce
  • Cooper III Disclosed Pay: $100,000
  • Magomedkerimov Disclosed Pay: $900,000
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
  • Tournament: PFL Season 1 Welterweight Tournament
  • Tournament Round: Finals
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