T. J. Cook

T. J. Cook
Born Thomas Jones Cook[1]
September 8, 1982
Ocala, Florida, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Light heavyweight (205 lb)
Heavyweight (265 lb)
Reach 71.5 in (182 cm)
Fighting out of Belleview, Florida, United States
Team American Top Team
Years active 2003–present
Professional boxing record
Total 2
Wins 1
By knockout 1
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 12
By knockout 9
By submission 2
By decision 1
Losses 5
By knockout 1
By submission 4
Other information
Boxing record from Boxrec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

T. J. Cook (born September 8, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist and former professional boxer who last competed in Strikeforce's Light Heavyweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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

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.


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 12–5 Ovince Saint Preux KO (punch) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 3 0:20 San Diego, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–4 Trevor Smith Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 1 4:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–3 Lionel Lanham TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III July 22, 2011 1 4:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 Aaron Johnson Submission PCB MMA - Brawl on the Beach October 2, 2010 1 0:22 Panama City, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 Ariel Gandulla KO (punches) AOF 3 - Rumble at Robarts 3 July 13, 2009 3 1:00 Sarasota, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 Scott Harper TKO (punches) XCF - Rumble in Racetown 1 February 14, 2009 1 1:37 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Chris Baten Decision (unanimous) Real Fighting Championships 12 - The Comeback May 23, 2008 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–3 George Lockhart Submission (rear-naked choke) AFL - Eruption March 7, 2008 2 3:03 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–2 Emyr Bussade Submission (kneebar) RIC - Cage Fighting Championships October 6, 2007 2 0:40 Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Jason Wells TKO (doctor stoppage) SR 2 - Southern Rage 2 August 18, 2007 1 N/A Douglas, Georgia, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–1 Bill Vucick Submission (rear-naked choke) WEF - World Extreme Fighting March 23, 2007 1 4:48 Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Jesse Chilton TKO (knee injury) CFC 2 - Combat Fighting Championship 2 September 23, 2006 1 2:19 Orlando, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Tony Vartanian KO (punches) CFC 1 - Combat Fighting Championship 1 July 15, 2006 1 3:34 Orlando, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Richard Dalton TKO (punches) FT 3 - Full Throttle 3 July 15, 2005 1 3:03 Georgia United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Geno Roderick Submission (inverted triangle choke) SI - Superfights International March 18, 2005 1 2:27 Lakeland, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Matt Rogers KO OC - Obaktagon Challenge 1 April 10, 2004 1 0:08 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Freddy Ferronni TKO (punches) WEF - World Extreme Fighting December 20, 2003 1 2:28 Orlando, Florida, United States

References

  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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