Ray Cooper III and Mukhamed Berkhamov will face off at The Anthem in Washington D.C. during the PFL 9 undercard event. This middleweight bout features two formidable fighters looking to advance in the competition.
Ray Cooper III, fighting out of Pearl City, Hawaii, brings a professional record of 25 wins with 16 by knockout but comes off a recent loss in February to Jason Jackson by TKO due to leg kicks and punches. Meanwhile, Mukhamed Berkhamov from Nalchik, Russia holds a record of 15 wins with only one defeat, securing his last victory through unanimous decision against Herman Terrado last October. The differences in their recent fight outcomes set up an unpredictable matchup where styles and resilience will clash under the lights.
What time is Ray Cooper III vs Mukhamed Berkhamov fight
Live coverage for the Ray Cooper III vs Mukhamed Berkhamov main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Ray Cooper III vs Mukhamed Berkhamov Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 08:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 05:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 | 11:00 PM | 12:40 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 11:40 AM |
PFL 9 takes place on August 23, 2024, at The Anthem in Washington D.C., starting at 08:40 PM EST. This event features a welterweight match between Cooper III and Berkhamov as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening will see Brendan Loughnane face Kai Kamaka III.
Please note that the ring walk times may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Adjustments might occur, so keep an eye on updates during the event.
For viewers outside of EST, check the start times for your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any fights.
How and where to watch the Ray Cooper III vs Mukhamed Berkhamov Fight
You can watch Ray Cooper III vs Mukhamed Berkhamov via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Ray Cooper III vs Mukhamed Berkhamov Betting Odds
- Underdog: Ray Cooper III : 4.9 (+390)
- Favorite: Mukhamed Berkhamov : 1.3 (-395)
Ray Cooper III enters as the underdog at +390, indicating a high reward potential for a $100 bet. Mukhamed Berkhamov is heavily favored with odds at -395, suggesting a much safer but less lucrative bet. To earn a net of $100 on him, you'd have to risk $395. Neither fighter is particularly favored to win by KO/TKO/DQ as those specific odds haven't been listed. There are also no distinct predictions for victory via points or decision, which hints that this could be an unpredictable match despite the solid favorite heading into the fight.
Fighters Details
Ray Cooper III
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 82.6 kg
- Total Fights: 36
- Record: 25 / 10 / 1
Mukhamed Berkhamov
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 81.2 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 15 / 1 / 0
Ray Cooper III vs Mukhamed Berkhamov Fight Card
- Brendan Loughnane vs Kai Kamaka III
- Magomed Umalatov vs Neiman Gracie
- Gabriel Braga vs Timur Khizriev
- Shamil Musaev vs Murad Ramazanov
- Ray Cooper III vs Mukhamed Berkhamov
- Eric Alequin vs Luca Poclit
- Tyler Diamond vs Enrique Barzola
- Jesse Stirn vs Jose Perez
- Maxwell Djantou Nana vs Kent Mafileo
- Shido Boris vs Tyler Hill
