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Nationality
  
American

Name
  
T. Cook

Losses
  
1

Years active
  
2003–present

Wins by knockout
  
1

Team
  
American Top Team

Weight
  
92 kg

Reach
  
71.5 in (182 cm)

Height
  
1.80 m


Born
  
Thomas Jones Cook September 8, 1982 (age 41) Ocala, Florida, United States (
1982-09-08
)

Division
  
Light heavyweight (205 lb) Heavyweight (265 lb)

Fighting out of
  
Belleview, Florida, United States

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.

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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.

References

T. J. Cook Wikipedia