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By the Numbers: Ray Cooper III

Ray Cooper III smashed submission specialist Pavel Kusch in 18 seconds to advance to the Professional Fighters League welterweight tournament playoffs. Next for him is a familiar opponent, one whom he had previously knocked out. Will Cooper duplicate his win over Jake Shields this weekend in the nation’s capital? As the Hawaiian heavy hitter rolls out his proven game plan, read about the numbers that gave rise to a new welterweight contender.

1: Amateur fight on his résumé. Cooper decisioned Devin Taylor in an event called Destiny MMA “Unleashed.