About Ray Cooper
Ray Cooper was an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Raynald "Ray" Cooper Jr. is an American 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 Loss
Richie Whitson KO (punch) X-1: Legends
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win
Koji Yoshida TKO (punches) Rumble on the Rock 9
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Takashi Nakakura TKO (doctor stoppage) Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen Hall
Tokyo, Japan Win
Hermes Franca KO (punches) Shooto Hawaii: Unleashed
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Jake Shields Submission (rear-naked choke) Shooto Hawaii: Soljah Fight Night
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Dennis Hallman Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble on the Rock 4
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win
Jason Buck Decision (unanimous) Shooto Hawaii: Alpha
Lahaina, Hawaii, United States Win
Jake Shields Decision (majority) Warriors Quest 6: Best of the Best
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win
Dan Gilbert TKO (submission to punches) Warriors Quest 4: Genesis
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win
Jeremy Bennett TKO (corner stoppage) Warriors Quest 3: Punishment in Paradise
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win
Jeremy Williams TKO (strikes) Warriors Quest 2: Battle of Champions
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States Loss
Tetsuji Kato Decision (unanimous) Shooto: To The Top 6
Tokyo, Japan Win
Antonio McKee Submission (armbar) Warriors Quest 1: The New Beginning
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Paul Rodriguez Submission (armbar) SuperBrawl 20
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Alex Cook Submission (neck crank) Shooto: R.E.A.D. Final
Urayasu, Japan Loss
Frank Trigg Submission (forearm choke) WEF: New Blood Conflict
Win
Jutaro Nakao Decision (unanimous) Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1
Tokyo, Japan Win
Chris Kirby TKO (punches) SuperBrawl 14
Mangilao, Guam Win
Danny Bennett Submission (armbar) SuperBrawl 13
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win
Victor Hunsaker TKO (punches) SuperBrawl 12
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss
Masanori Suda Submission (armbar) Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 1
Tokyo, Japan Win
Jason Nicholsen TKO (corner stoppage)
Win
Taro Obata KO (punches)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Cooper?
American mixed martial artist
When was Ray Cooper born?
Ray Cooper was born in United States.
What was Ray Cooper's occupation?
Ray Cooper was a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality was Ray Cooper?
Ray Cooper was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Cooper (fighter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Cooper. https://biography.guide/ray-cooper/
MLA: "Ray Cooper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-cooper/.
Chicago: "Ray Cooper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-cooper/.
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