Career
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
At the time of his receiving his black belt, Cooper was the youngest American to do southern Then, in 2008, Cooper placed second in the middleweight division at the black belt level On May 12, 2012, Cooper was invited to the World Jiu-Jitsu Expo where he defeated Nino Schembri by referee"s decision.
Mixed martial arts
Cooper made his amateur Mobile Marketing Association debut in April 2008 and he amassed an undefeated amateur record of 3-0 before turning pro.
All of his wins came via submission in the first round. Cooper made his professional Mobile Marketing Association debut February 2011 in the Gladiator Challenge, winning via submission just 0:23 into the first round.
In July 2011, Cooper signed a 4-fight deal with the Mobile Marketing Association organization Strikeforce. He made his debut on the preliminary card of Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker versus
Bowling III, defeating Maka Watson via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
Cooper faced Matt Ricehouse at Strikeforce Challengers 20 on November 18, 2011. Cooper lost the fight via unanimous decision, giving him the first loss of his career. Despite a 1-1 record, Cooper was not on the list of fighters scheduled to be brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship when Strikeforce merged with the promotion in 2013.
Cooper was scheduled to face Scott Catlin at the BAMMA event BadBeat 6 on July 13, 2012.
However, days before the event, the bout was scrapped for unknown reasons. Gladiator Challenge
Gladiator Challenge Lightweight Championship (One time).
