About T.J. Cook
Born 1982. T.J. Cook is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
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. He won via TKO in the first round.
Cook faced Trevor Smith on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers. He lost via submission in the first round.
Cook faced Ovince St. Preux on August 18, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. 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 Win
Ronnie Phillips TKO (punches) RFC 40: Fireworks
Tampa, Florida, United States Loss
Ovince Saint Preux KO (punch) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman
San Diego, California, United States Loss
Trevor Smith Submission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win
Lionel Lanham TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win
Aaron Johnson Submission PCB MMA: Brawl on the Beach
Panama City, Florida, United States Win
Ariel Gandulla KO (punches) AOF 3: Rumble at Robarts 3
Sarasota, Florida, United States Won the AOF Light Heavyweight Championship. Win
Scott Harper TKO (punches) XCF: Rumble in Racetown 1
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States Win
Chris Baten Decision (unanimous) Real Fighting Championships 12: The Comeback
Tampa, Florida, United States Loss
George Lockhart Submission (rear-naked choke) AFL: Eruption
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Loss
Emyr Bussade Submission (kneebar) RIC: Cage Fighting Championships
Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States Win
Jason Wells TKO (doctor stoppage) SR 2: Southern Rage 2
Douglas, Georgia, United States Loss
Bill Vucick Submission (rear-naked choke) WEF: World Extreme Fighting
Florida, United States Win
Jesse Chilton TKO (knee injury) CFC 2: Combat Fighting Championship 2
Orlando, Florida, United States Won the vacant CFC Middleweight Championship. Win
Tony Vartanian KO (punches) CFC 1: Combat Fighting Championship 1
Orlando, Florida, United States Win
Richard Dalton TKO (punches) FT 3: Full Throttle 3
Georgia United States Win
Geno Roderick Submission (inverted triangle choke) SI: Superfights International
Lakeland, Florida, United States Win
Matt Rogers KO (strikes) OC: Obaktagon Challenge 1
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win
Freddy Ferronni TKO (punches) WEF: World Extreme Fighting
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Frequently asked questions
Who is T.J. Cook?
American martial artist
When was T.J. Cook born?
T.J. Cook was born on 8 September 1982 in Ocala.
What is T.J. Cook's occupation?
T.J. Cook is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is T.J. Cook?
T.J. Cook is American.
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