American mixed martial arts fighter
Raynald "Ray" Cooper Jr. is an American [ 1] former fighter. During his career, he holds notable upset victories over Jake Shields , Antonio McKee, and Hermes Franca . A professional competitor for promotions in his native Hawaii and Shooto from 1997 until 2008. His son, Ray Cooper III , is also a professional fighter.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Warriors Quest
Warriors Quest Welterweight Champion (One time, first)
Two successful title defenses
Warriors Quest Lightweight Champion (One time, first)
One successful title defenses
SuperBrawl
SuperBrawl 3 Tournament Champion
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
23 matches
14 wins
9 losses
By knockout
8
2
By submission
3
6
By decision
3
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
14–9
Richie Whitson
KO (punch)
X-1: Legends
May 16, 2008
1
3:54
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
For the X-1 Lightweight Championship.
Win
14–8
Koji Yoshida
TKO (punches)
Rumble on the Rock 9
April 21, 2006
1
2:47
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Loss
13–8
Takashi Nakakura
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen Hall
May 4, 2005
2
1:14
Tokyo , Japan
Win
13–7
Hermes Franca
KO (punches)
Shooto Hawaii: Unleashed
March 25, 2005
1
2:57
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Loss
12–7
Jake Shields
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Shooto Hawaii: Soljah Fight Night
July 9, 2004
1
3:29
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
For the vacant Shooto Welterweight Championship .
Loss
12–6
Dennis Hallman
Submission (guillotine choke)
Rumble on the Rock 4
October 10, 2003
1
0:43
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Win
12–5
Jason Buck
Decision (unanimous)
Shooto Hawaii: Alpha
December 7, 2002
3
5:00
Lahaina, Hawaii , United States
Win
11–5
Jake Shields
Decision (majority)
Warriors Quest 6: Best of the Best
August 3, 2002
3
5:00
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Defended the Warriors Quest Welterweight Championship.
Win
10–5
Dan Gilbert
TKO (submission to punches)
Warriors Quest 4: Genesis
March 29, 2002
1
2:02
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Defended the Warriors Quest Welterweight Championship.
Win
9–5
Jeremy Bennett
TKO (corner stoppage)
Warriors Quest 3: Punishment in Paradise
December 1, 2001
1
0:51
Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
Defended the Warriors Quest Lightweight Championship.
Win
8–5
Jeremy Williams
TKO (strikes)
Warriors Quest 2: Battle of Champions
August 1, 2001
1
3:16
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii , United States
Won the Warriors Quest Welterweight Championship.
Loss
7–5
Tetsuji Kato
Decision (unanimous)
Shooto: To The Top 6
July 6, 2001
3
5:00
Tokyo , Japan
Win
7–4
Antonio McKee
Submission (armbar)
Warriors Quest 1: The New Beginning
May 29, 2001
1
0:54
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Won the Warriors Quest Lightweight Championship.
Loss
6–4
Paul Rodriguez
Submission (armbar)
SuperBrawl 20
February 23, 2001
1
1:55
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Loss
6–3
Alex Cook
Submission (neck crank)
Shooto: R.E.A.D. Final
December 17, 2000
1
1:44
Urayasu , Japan
Loss
6–2
Frank Trigg
Submission (forearm choke)
WEF: New Blood Conflict
August 26, 2000
2
3:05
Win
6–1
Jutaro Nakao
Decision (unanimous)
Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1
January 14, 2000
3
5:00
Tokyo , Japan
Win
5–1
Chris Kirby
TKO (punches)
SuperBrawl 14
November 5, 1999
1
1:34
Mangilao , Guam
Win
4–1
Danny Bennett
Submission (armbar)
SuperBrawl 13
September 7, 1999
1
2:43
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Win
3–1
Victor Hunsaker
TKO (punches)
SuperBrawl 12
June 1, 1999
1
0:46
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Loss
2–1
Masanori Suda
Submission (armbar)
Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 1
January 17, 1998
1
1:55
Tokyo , Japan
Win
2–0
Jason Nicholsen
TKO (corner stoppage)
SuperBrawl 3
January 17, 1997
1
0:28
Honolulu , Hawaii , United States
Won the SuperBrawl 3 Tournament.
Win
1–0
Taro Obata
KO (punches)
1
1:16
See also
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