Ray Cooper III is a PFL champion once again.
Cooper took on Magomed Magomedkerimov in a rematch for the PFL welterweight championship at PFL 10 on Wednesday night from inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla
It was a back-and-forth contest that saw Cooper almost finished by Magomedkerimov in the third round. However, Cooper managed to somehow survive before cracking Magomedkerimov a few seconds later.
Cooper went for the kill and it was a right hand that eventually slept Magomedkerimov.
As a result, Cooper not only got revenge on Magomedkerimov, but also became a two-time PFL welterweight champion. Not to mention $1 million richer.
Official Result: Ray Cooper III def. Magomed Magomedkerimov via KO (punch) at 3:02 of Round 3 to win PFL welterweight tournament
Check out the highlights below:
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The 3rd round gets underway! How do you have scored through 2 rounds?#PFLChampionship LIVE NOW
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Magomed catches Ray Cooper III and Ray secures a takedown but is unable to keep Magomed down#PFLChampionship LIVE NOW
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The end may be near!!!!#PFLChampionship LIVE NOW
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Ray Cooper III Shuts Down Magomed!#PFLChampionship pic.twitter.com/bOgZpphY5G
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#AndNow 2021 PFL Welterweight World Champion Ray Cooper III! #PFLChampionship pic.twitter.com/tuEPw8pPev
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“I’m the Best.”
“This is my house!” pic.twitter.com/OMhjUgNZmd
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