T. J. Cook (born September 8, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist and boxer. A professional MMA competitor from 2003 until 2017, he fought in Strikeforce.

T. J. Cook
BornThomas Jones Cook[1]
(1982-09-08) September 8, 1982 (age 42)
Ocala, Florida, United States
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach71.5 in (182 cm)
Fighting out ofBelleview, Florida, United States
TeamAmerican Top Team
Years active2003-2012; 2017
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins13
By knockout10
By submission2
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission4
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Cook started his career in 2003. He fought only for southeastern US promotions. With a MMA record of 11-3, he signed with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

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Cook made his debut on July 22, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker replacing an injured Guto Inocente against Lionel Lanham.[2] He won via TKO in the first round.

Cook faced Trevor Smith on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers.[3] He lost via submission in the first round.

Cook faced Ovince St. Preux on August 18, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman.[4] He lost via KO in the third round.

Professional boxing

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Cook competed twice as a professional Cruiserweight boxer, holding a record of 1-1.

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
18 matches 13 wins 5 losses
By knockout 10 1
By submission 2 4
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–5 Ronnie Phillips TKO (punches) RFC 40: Fireworks July 21, 2017 2 2:21 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 12–5 Ovince Saint Preux KO (punch) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 3 0:20 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 12–4 Trevor Smith Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 1 4:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–3 Lionel Lanham TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III July 22, 2011 1 4:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–3 Aaron Johnson Submission PCB MMA: Brawl on the Beach October 2, 2010 1 0:22 Panama City, Florida, United States
Win 10–3 Ariel Gandulla KO (punches) AOF 3: Rumble at Robarts 3 July 13, 2009 3 1:00 Sarasota, Florida, United States Won the AOF Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 9–3 Scott Harper TKO (punches) XCF: Rumble in Racetown 1 February 14, 2009 1 1:37 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win 8–3 Chris Baten Decision (unanimous) Real Fighting Championships 12: The Comeback May 23, 2008 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 7–3 George Lockhart Submission (rear-naked choke) AFL: Eruption March 7, 2008 2 3:03 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Loss 7–2 Emyr Bussade Submission (kneebar) RIC: Cage Fighting Championships October 6, 2007 2 0:40 Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States
Win 7–1 Jason Wells TKO (doctor stoppage) SR 2: Southern Rage 2 August 18, 2007 1 N/A Douglas, Georgia, United States
Loss 6–1 Bill Vucick Submission (rear-naked choke) WEF: World Extreme Fighting March 23, 2007 1 4:48 Florida, United States
Win 6–0 Jesse Chilton TKO (knee injury) CFC 2: Combat Fighting Championship 2 September 23, 2006 1 2:19 Orlando, Florida, United States Won the vacant CFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Tony Vartanian KO (punches) CFC 1: Combat Fighting Championship 1 July 15, 2006 1 3:34 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 4–0 Richard Dalton TKO (punches) FT 3: Full Throttle 3 July 15, 2005 1 3:03 Georgia United States
Win 3–0 Geno Roderick Submission (inverted triangle choke) SI: Superfights International March 18, 2005 1 2:27 Lakeland, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Matt Rogers KO (strikes) OC: Obaktagon Challenge 1 April 10, 2004 1 0:08 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 1–0 Freddy Ferronni TKO (punches) WEF: World Extreme Fighting December 20, 2003 1 2:28 Orlando, Florida, United States

References

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  1. ^ T. J. Cook profile Tapology.com
  2. ^ Guto Inocente out, Lionel Lanham faces T.J. Cook at Strikeforce Challengers 17 by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on July 18, 2011.
  3. ^ Strikeforce Challengers 20 results: Sayers, Rousey earn quick wins by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on November 19, 2011.
  4. ^ Strikeforce Rousey Vs Kaufman Preview: Ovince St. Preux Vs. T.J. Cook by David Castillo (Bloodyelbow.com) on August 16, 2012.
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