Brett Cooper (fighter)

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Brett Cooper
Born (1987-07-02) July 2, 1987
Los Angeles, California
Other names Fudoshin
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach 72.0 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Long Beach, California, United States
Team Team Reign
Years active 2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 28
Wins 19
By knockout 12
By submission 2
By decision 5
Losses 9
By knockout 3
By submission 1
By decision 5
Draws 0
No contests 0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Brett Cooper (born July 2, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships in the Middleweight division and has also fought as a Welterweight. He has also competed in the IFL, Affliction, Shooto, and Jungle Fight. He fights out of Reign Training Center, alongside UFC Middleweight Mark Munoz.

Background

Cooper was born in Los Angeles, California, and has lived in Long Beach, California his whole life.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Cooper made his professional debut in 2005 when he was 17 years old and won via TKO. He held a record of 5-4 with a split decision win over future EliteXC and Strikeforce veteran Conor Heun before facing future UFC and Strikeforce veteran Jason Von Flue. Cooper won the bout via TKO and then made his IFL debut in his next fight against future UFC veteran Rory Markham. Cooper won again via TKO against the Miletich Fighting Systems product and followed this up with another win to bring his record to 8-4 and making his debut in Affliction.

Affliction

On January 24, 2009 Cooper fought Patrick Speight at Affliction: Day of Reckoning who he defeated by knockout.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Season 2 welterweight tournament

Cooper fought Steve Carl as the main event at Bellator XV where is lost by split decision in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Season Two Welterweight Tournament.[1]

Non-tournament bouts

In 2010, Cooper moved up to the Middleweight division. He fought Matt Major at Bellator XXIX where he won by second round technical knockout.[2]

In 2011, Cooper fought three times for Bellator in non-tournament bouts. He faced Alexander Shlemenko at Bellator XLIV where he lost by unanimous decision.[3] Cooper fought Valdir Araujo at Bellator L where he won by third round technical knockout.[4] Finally, Cooper fought Jared Hess at Bellator LVIII where he won by unanimous decision.[5]

In 2012, Cooper faced Darryl Cobb at Bellator LXXX where he won by unanimous decision.[6]

Season 8 middleweight tournament

Cooper fought Norman Paraisy at Bellator LXXXIX in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Season Eight Middleweight Tournament.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Cooper faced Dan Cramer in the semifinals at Bellator 92. Despite losing the first two rounds, Cooper rallied to win via TKO in the third round. He faced Doug Marshall in the finals and lost via knockout in the first round.

Despite losing in the finals, Cooper was chosen as a replacement for Marshall when his former opponent injured his hand. Having earlier lost to Shlemenko in 2011, Cooper had the rematch with him for the Middleweight title on September 7, 2013 at Bellator 98.[8] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Personal life

Cooper is married and has a daughter.[10]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Bellator Fighting Championships
    • Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Runner-Up

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19-9 Alexander Shlemenko Decision (unanimous) Bellator 98 September 7, 2013 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States For Bellator Middleweight Championship
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19-8 Doug Marshall KO (punches) Bellator 95 April 4, 2013 1 3:39 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Final
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19-7 Dan Cramer TKO (punches) Bellator 92 March 7, 2013 3 3:19 Temecula, California, United States Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Semifinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18-7 Norman Paraisy Decision (unanimous) Bellator 89 February 14, 2013 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Bellator Season 8 Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17-7 Darryl Cobb Decision (unanimous) Bellator 80 November 9, 2012 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16-7 Jared Hess Decision (unanimous) Bellator 58 November 19, 2011 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15-7 Joe Doerksen TKO (punches) SFS 2 - Doerksen vs. Cooper October 14, 2011 1 3:55 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14-7 Valdir Araujo TKO (punches) Bellator 50 September 17, 2011 3 0:35 Hollywood, Florida, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13-7 Alexander Shlemenko Decision (unanimous) Bellator 44 May 14, 2011 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13-6 Keith Berry KO (punches) LOTC - Lords of the Cage November 19, 2010 1 0:10 Temecula, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12-6 Matt Major TKO (punches) Bellator 29 September 16, 2010 2 1:27 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Moves up to Middleweight
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 11-6 Steve Carl Decision (split) Bellator 15 April 22, 2010 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Bellator Season 2 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11-5 Sergio Moraes KO (punch) JF - Jungle Fight 16 October 17, 2009 2 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10-5 Waachiim Spiritwolf TKO (punches) FFI - Ultimate Chaos June 27, 2009 1 3:41 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10-4 Joe Cronin TKO (doctor stoppage) Call To Arms - Call To Arms 1 May 16, 2009 1 1:17 Ontario, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9-4 Patrick Speight TKO (punches) Affliction: Day of Reckoning January 24, 2009 2 4:10 Anaheim, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8-4 Dusty Arden KO (punches) PureCombat 4 - Bombs Away June 6, 2008 2 0:39 Visalia, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7-4 Rory Markham TKO (punches) IFL - World Grand Prix Finals December 29, 2007 2 1:15 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6-4 Jason Von Flue TKO (punches) PureCombat 1 - From the Ashes December 1, 2007 1 N/A Visalia, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5-4 Vince Guzman Submission (anaconda choke) Shooto - The Arrival: This is Shooto August 18, 2007 1 1:58 Irvine, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4-4 Toby Grear Decision TFA 6 - Total Fighting Alliance 6 April 28, 2007 3 5:00 Santa Monica, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4-3 Jesse Romero Submission (guillotine choke) TFA 5 - Conflict on the Coast February 24, 2007 2 2:09 Santa Monica, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3-3 Conor Heun Decision (split) TFA 4 - Fight Night Fright Night November 3, 2006 3 5:00 Carson, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2-3 Jesse Romero Submission (rear-naked choke) UAGF - Kaos on the Kampus May 20, 2006 2 3:52 Los Angeles, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2-2 Bryan Joplin Decision (unanimous) CXF - California Xtreme Fighting 1 April 29, 2006 3 5:00 Upland, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2-1 Ed Ratcliff KO (kick) TC 12 - Total Combat 12 December 17, 2005 2 N/A Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2-0 Jesse Romero Decision (unanimous) WFC - Rumble at the Ramada December 8, 2005 3 N/A Norwalk, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1-0 Cody Culkin TKO (punches) TC 10 - Total Combat 10 October 25, 2005 1 1:38 San Diego, California, United States

References

  1. ↑ http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/04/sluggers-alexander-shlemenko-and-brett-cooper-meet-at-bellator-44
  2. ↑ http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/04/sluggers-alexander-shlemenko-and-brett-cooper-meet-at-bellator-44
  3. ↑ http://www.worldofmma.com/index.php/blog/364-brett-cooper-gets-a-slot-in-the-upcoming-bellator-middleweight-tournament-on-spike-tv
  4. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cooper-Clobbers-Araujo-in-Bellator-50-Undercard-Showstealer-35687
  5. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Sandro-Taps-Dias-Cooper-Outduels-Hess-on-Bellator-58-Undercard-37346
  6. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Joe-Warren-Rebounds-at-Bellator-80-Volkov-Martinez-Advance-to-Tournament-Finals-47237
  7. ↑ http://www.5thround.com/137594/bellator-releases-middleweight-tournament-brackets/
  8. ↑ "Brett Cooper replaces Doug Marshall, faces champ Shlemenko at Bellator 98". 
  9. ↑ Staff. "Bellator 98 results: Shlemenko retains title in slugfest with Cooper". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-08. 
  10. ↑ http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/fatherhood-helped-bellator-89s-brett-cooper-change-his-outlook-on-fighting

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