Combat Edge Intelligence

Jared Cannonier vs Ray Cooper III

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

18-9-0Record25-10-1
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'0"Height5'9"
77"Reach70"
185 lbsWeight182 lbs
MMA LabTeamLion of Judah

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Jared CannonierNow 1707
If they win+16→ 1723
If they lose-16→ 1691
Ray Cooper IIINow 1704
If they win+12→ 1716
If they lose-12→ 1692

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1758 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1703 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.42
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
50%
Strike accuracy
TBD
4.35
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
56%
Strike defense
TBD
0.54
Takedown avg.
TBD
4%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
65%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Jared CannonierRay Cooper III
170017502022202320242025

Win method breakdown

11 (61%)
KO/TKO
16 (64%)
2 (11%)
Submission
7 (28%)
5 (28%)
Decision
2 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Jared Cannonier and Ray Cooper III within a point of even.

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1707 vs 1704), separated by just 3 points.

Ray Cooper III enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Jared Cannonier finishes 72% of wins inside the distance, Ray Cooper III 92%.

Jared Cannonier and Ray Cooper III share 1 common opponent: Derek Brunson.

Jared Cannonier carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinKO · 2022
Derek Brunson
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2023