T. J. Cook
| T. J. Cook | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thomas Jones Cook[1] September 8, 1982 Ocala, Florida, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 71.5 in (182 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Belleview, Florida, United States |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Years active | 2003-2012; 2017 |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 2 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| 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 a retired American mixed martial artist and boxer. A professional MMA competitor from 2003 until 2017, he fought in Strikeforce.
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.
Professional boxing
Cook competed twice as a professional Cruiserweight boxer, holding a record of 1-1.
Mixed martial arts record
| 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
- ^ T. J. Cook profile Tapology.com
- ^ Guto Inocente out, Lionel Lanham faces T.J. Cook at Strikeforce Challengers 17 by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on July 18, 2011.
- ^ Strikeforce Challengers 20 results: Sayers, Rousey earn quick wins by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on November 19, 2011.
- ^ Strikeforce Rousey Vs Kaufman Preview: Ovince St. Preux Vs. T.J. Cook by David Castillo (Bloodyelbow.com) on August 16, 2012.
