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American martial artist
A.K.A.
Thomas Jones Cook
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Ocala, Marion County, Florida, USA
Star sign
VirgoAge
42 years
Sports Teams
American Top Team
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Biography
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. 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.
Mixed martial arts record
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is T.J. Cook?
T.J. Cook is a retired American soccer player who played as a midfielder.
What teams did T.J. Cook play for?
T.J. Cook played for various teams throughout his career, including the Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps, Reading United AC, and Portland Timbers.
Did T.J. Cook represent any national teams?
No, T.J. Cook did not represent any national teams at the senior level during his career.
What is T.J. Cook's career highlight?
T.J. Cook's career highlight was winning the United Soccer Leagues PDL Championship with the Reading United AC in 2009.
What is T.J. Cook doing now?
After retiring from professional soccer, T.J. Cook currently works as an executive search consultant in the greater Seattle area.
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