title: T. J. Cook
text: # T. J. Cook
  
  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
  
  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 |
  | 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 | |
  