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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
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14 wins
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9 losses
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| By knockout
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8
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2
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| By submission
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3
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6
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| By decision
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3
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1
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| Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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| Loss
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14–9
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Richie Whitson
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KO (punch)
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X-1: Legends
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May 16, 2008
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1
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3:54
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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For the X-1 Lightweight Championship.
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| Win
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14–8
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Koji Yoshida
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TKO (punches)
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Rumble on the Rock 9
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April 21, 2006
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1
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2:47
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Loss
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13–8
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Takashi Nakakura
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TKO (doctor stoppage)
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Shooto: 5/4 in Korakuen Hall
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May 4, 2005
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2
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1:14
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Tokyo, Japan
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| Win
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13–7
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Hermes Franca
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KO (punches)
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Shooto Hawaii: Unleashed
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March 25, 2005
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1
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2:57
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Loss
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12–7
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Jake Shields
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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Shooto Hawaii: Soljah Fight Night
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July 9, 2004
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1
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3:29
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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For the vacant Shooto Welterweight Championship.
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| Loss
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12–6
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Dennis Hallman
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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Rumble on the Rock 4
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October 10, 2003
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1
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0:43
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Win
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12–5
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Jason Buck
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Decision (unanimous)
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Shooto Hawaii: Alpha
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December 7, 2002
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3
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5:00
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Lahaina, Hawaii, United States
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| Win
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11–5
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Jake Shields
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Decision (majority)
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Warriors Quest 6: Best of the Best
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August 3, 2002
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3
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5:00
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Defended the Warriors Quest Welterweight Championship.
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| Win
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10–5
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Dan Gilbert
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TKO (submission to punches)
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Warriors Quest 4: Genesis
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March 29, 2002
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1
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2:02
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Defended the Warriors Quest Welterweight Championship.
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| Win
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9–5
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Jeremy Bennett
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TKO (corner stoppage)
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Warriors Quest 3: Punishment in Paradise
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December 1, 2001
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1
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0:51
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Defended the Warriors Quest Lightweight Championship.
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| Win
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8–5
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Jeremy Williams
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TKO (strikes)
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Warriors Quest 2: Battle of Champions
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August 1, 2001
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1
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3:16
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
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Won the Warriors Quest Welterweight Championship.
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| Loss
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7–5
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Tetsuji Kato
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Decision (unanimous)
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Shooto: To The Top 6
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July 6, 2001
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3
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5:00
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Tokyo, Japan
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| Win
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7–4
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Antonio McKee
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Submission (armbar)
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Warriors Quest 1: The New Beginning
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May 29, 2001
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1
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0:54
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Won the Warriors Quest Lightweight Championship.
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| Loss
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6–4
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Paul Rodriguez
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Submission (armbar)
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SuperBrawl 20
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February 23, 2001
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1
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1:55
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Loss
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6–3
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Alex Cook
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Submission (neck crank)
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Shooto: R.E.A.D. Final
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December 17, 2000
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1
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1:44
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Urayasu, Japan
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| Loss
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6–2
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Frank Trigg
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Submission (forearm choke)
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WEF: New Blood Conflict
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August 26, 2000
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2
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3:05
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| Win
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6–1
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Jutaro Nakao
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Decision (unanimous)
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Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1
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January 14, 2000
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3
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5:00
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Tokyo, Japan
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| Win
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5–1
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Chris Kirby
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TKO (punches)
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SuperBrawl 14
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November 5, 1999
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1
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1:34
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Mangilao, Guam
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| Win
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4–1
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Danny Bennett
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Submission (armbar)
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SuperBrawl 13
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September 7, 1999
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1
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2:43
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Win
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3–1
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Victor Hunsaker
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TKO (punches)
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SuperBrawl 12
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June 1, 1999
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1
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0:46
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Loss
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2–1
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Masanori Suda
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Submission (armbar)
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Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 1
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January 17, 1998
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1
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1:55
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Tokyo, Japan
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| Win
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2–0
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Jason Nicholsen
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TKO (corner stoppage)
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SuperBrawl 3
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January 17, 1997
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1
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0:28
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Won the SuperBrawl 3 Tournament.
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| Win
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1–0
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Taro Obata
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KO (punches)
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1
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1:16
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See also
References
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