Dakota Cochrane

Dakota Cochrane (born May 1, 1986) is a mixed martial artist who formerly fought in the Lightweight division for Bellator MMA. He is currently competing as a bare-knuckle boxer in BKFC.

Dakota Cochrane
BornDakota Cochrane
(1986-05-01) May 1, 1986
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofOmaha, Nebraska
TeamPremier Combat Center
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total46
Wins33
By knockout7
By submission16
By decision10
Losses13
By knockout2
By submission8
By decision2
By disqualification1
OccupationGay Pornographic Actor, Boxer, Martial Arts
UniversityUniversity Of Nebraska At Kearney
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Cochrane competed seven times as an amateur, going undefeated. He made his pro debut in November 2009.[1]

Cochrane began his professional career in late 2009, amassing a 4–0 start before his first loss to future UFC fighter TJ O'Brien in July 2010. O'Brien used his grappling to defeat Cochrane by rear naked choke early in the first round.

Cochrane bounced back from the loss bringing his record to 11–1 including a late replacement bout against former WEC champion Jamie Varner at Titan Fighting Championships 20 on September 23, 2011. The fight was taken on four days' notice and was fought at a catch-weight of 165 lb. Cochrane dominated the fight—both standing and on the ground—in a hard-fought unanimous-decision win.[2]

The Ultimate Fighter

Cochrane appeared in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Live facing James Vick. He lost to Vick via split decision.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance

Cochrane then fought former NCAA wrestling standout Ramico Blackmon at RFA 1 on December 16, 2011 in Kearney, Nebraska. Cochrane lost the fight by a 3-round unanimous decision in which Blackmon used his superior wrestling to neutralize Cochrane's stand up attack.

Cochrane lost for the second straight time in the RFA when he was submitted in the first round by Cliff Wright at RFA 2 on March 30, 2012. Cochrane took down Wright early in the round, but Wright was able to reverse the position, get Cochrane's back, and subsequently choke Cochrane unconscious with a rear naked choke.

Cochrane next defeated former UFC lightweight title contender Joe Stevenson in the main event of RFA 3 on June 30, 2012. After outstriking and outgrappling an out of shape Stevenson, Cochrane was able to sink in a rear naked choke to force the tap 64 seconds into the second round.

Cochrane won his second straight RFA fight at RFA 4 with a dominant victory over Derrick Burnsed. After escaping several submission attempts from Burnsed early on, Cochrane was able to latch on to a fight-ending armbar late in the first round.

Cochrane defeated Deivison Francisco Ribeiro via TKO due to elbows in the third round at RFA 6, Cochrane dominated the fight before finishing Ribeiro.

Cochrane stepped inside the cage again at RFA 17 against Christos Giagos for RFA's inaugural lightweight title on August 22 at the Sanford Pentagon, which was South Dakota's first-ever sanctioned MMA event.[3] He lost the fight by KO due to an flying knee in round 2. This marked the first time Dakota had been knocked out in his career.

Bellator MMA

Cochrane stepped in for an injured Derek Campos to face Alexander Sarnavskiy at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014.[4] He lost the fight via rear naked choke submission in the first round.

Cochrane faced Ryan Couture at Bellator 135 on March 27, 2015.[5] He lost the fight via rear naked choke submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[6]

Bare knuckle boxing

Cochrane replaced Brennan Ward at World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation's inaugural event on November 9, 2018.[7] He defeated Johny Hendricks by technical knockout in the second round.[8] Cochrane's next bare-knuckle boxing match was against Chris Leben at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov on June 22, 2019. Cochrane won the match by unanimous decision.[9]

Acting in gay pornographic films

Dakota Cochrane has participated in gay pornography, appearing on the gay porn website Sean Cody.[10][11] He is credited in several videos, engaging in oral, anal, and group sex under the stage name of "Danny". Cochrane's credits include Danny & Cole (2007), Parker, Billy & Danny (2007), Danny & Billy (2007), Fuckfest 6 (2007), Hugo & Danny Flip Flop (2007), Danny Gets Fucked! (2007), Nicolas & Danny (2007), Danny's Toys (2007), Gage Gets Fucked (2007), Danny & Ford (2007), Danny & Terry (2007). [12] Cochrane disclosed his participation in porn to the UFC in his audition tape for The Ultimate Fighter 15. Despite his former career in gay porn Cochrane adamantly claims that he is heterosexual. Cochrane has stopped participating in gay porn after admitting to his girlfriend at the time what he was doing and she requested that he stop.[13]

Championships and accomplishments
  • M-1 Global USA
    • M-1 Global USA National Welterweight Championship (One time)
  • Total Warrior Combat
    • TWC Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
46 matches 33 wins 13 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 16 8
By decision 10 2
By disqualification 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 33–13 James Warfield Submission (guillotine choke) Road to M-1 USA 2 April 4, 2019 1 1:19 Winterhaven, California, United States Won M-1 Global USA National Welterweight Championship
Loss 32–13 Scott Futrell Submission (rear naked choke) DCS 45: Ballyard Brawl Night 2 July 28, 2018 2 2:19 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win 32–12 Julian Lane Submission (rear naked choke) DCS 42: Rumble At The Ralston May 25, 2018 1 2:35 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Win 31–12 Drew Lipton Submission (guillotine choke) DCS 38: Seasons Beatings 2017 December 9, 2017 1 0:21 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win 30–12 Ciro Rodrigues Decision (split) LFA 25 October 20, 2017 3 5:00 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Win 29–12 Maki Pitolo Submission (guillotine choke) Victory FC 58 July 22, 2017 2 4:58 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 28–12 David Castillo Decision (unanimous) Victory FC Fight Night Harrah's 5 June 3, 2017 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 27–12 Jordan Larson DQ (illegal knee) Legacy Fighting Alliance Fight Night 1 April 29, 2017 2 1:15 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss 27–11 E.J. Brooks Decision (unanimous) Victory FC 56 April 14, 2017 3 5:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 27–10 Jake Lindsey Submission (guillotine choke) Victory FC 55 December 23, 2016 1 0:53 Topeka, Kansas, United States
Win 26–10 Jos Eichelberger Submission (rear naked choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 60 October 7, 2016 2 4:47 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States
Win 25–10 Jason Witt Submission (rear naked choke) Victory FC 52 July 16, 2016 2 3:17 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 24–10 Dequan Townsend Decision (split) TWC 29: Jaynes vs. Lamson May 14, 2016 5 5:00 Lansing, Michigan, United States Won TWC Lightweight Championship
Loss 23–10 Valdir Araujo TKO (punches) Victory FC 49 April 1, 2016 2 4:21 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 23–9 Jake Lindsey Submission (guillotine choke) Victory FC 47 January 29, 2016 3 3:43 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 22–9 Raymond Gray TKO (punches) Dynasty Combat Sports 22: Seasons Beatings 2015 November 28, 2015 1 3:11 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win 21–9 Ben Neumann Decision (unanimous) RFA 32: Blumer vs. Higo November 6, 2015 3 5:00 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win 20–9 Sean Huffman Submission (punches) VFC: Fight Night at Harrahs 3 September 11, 2015 1 1:53 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Return to Welterweight
Win 19–9 Mike Bruno TKO (flying knee and punches) Titan FC 34 July 18, 2015 3 0:51 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 18–9 Jesse Steele McCall Submission (rear naked choke) VFC: Fight Night at Harrahs 2 June 6, 2015 1 4:57 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 18–8 Ryan Couture Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 135 March 27, 2015 1 3:23 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 18–7 Ted Worthington TKO (punches) Dynasty Combat Sports 12: Seasons Beatings 2014 December 5, 2014 1 0:43 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Loss 17–7 Alexander Sarnavskiy Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 128 October 10, 2014 1 2:32 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 17–6 Christos Giagos KO (flying knee and punches) RFA 17: Cochrane vs. Giagos August 22, 2014 2 2:04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States For inaugural RFA Lightweight Championship
Win 17–5 Anton Kuivanen KO (flying knee) Fight Night Finland: Cochrane vs. Kuivanen June 14, 2014 1 0:48 Helsinki, Finland
Win 16–5 Efrain Escudero Decision (unanimous) RFA 13: Cochrane vs. Escudero March 7, 2014 3 5:00 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Loss 15–5 Chris Heatherly Submission (armbar) Warriors for Heroes October 26, 2013 1 4:13 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 15–4 Carey Vanier KO (elbow) Victory FC 40 July 27, 2013 1 4:23 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Loss 14–4 Marcus Edwards Submission (rear naked choke) Disorderly Conduct 19 – The Tribute May 24, 2013 1 1:46 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 14–3 Deivison Francisco Ribeiro TKO (elbows) RFA 6: Krause vs. Imada 2 January 18, 2013 3 4:32 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 13–3 Derrick Burnsed Submission (armbar) RFA 4: Griffin vs. Escudero November 2, 2012 1 4:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–3 Joe Stevenson Submission (rear naked choke) RFA 3: Stevenson vs. Cochrane June 30, 2012 2 1:04 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Loss 11–3 Cliff Wright Submission (rear naked choke) RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander March 30, 2012 1 4:39 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Loss 11–2 Ramico Blackmon Decision (unanimous) RFA 1: Pulver vs. Elliott December 16, 2011 3 5:00 Kearney, Nebraska, United States 165 lb catchweight
Win 11–1 Jamie Varner Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 20 September 23, 2011 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States 165 lb catchweight
Win 10–1 George Sheppard Decision (split) The Cage Inc. – Battle at the Border 10 June 30, 2011 5 5:00 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States Lightweight bout
Win 9–1 Rod Montoya Submission (rear naked choke) Extreme Challenge 181 December 16, 2010 1 1:20 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 8–1 Marshall Martin KO (punch) The Cage Inc. – Battle at the Border 8 April 15, 2011 2 1:57 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States
Win 7–1 Marcus LeVesseur Submission (triangle choke) Seconds Out/Vivid MMA: Combat On Capital Hill 4 November 12, 2010 1 4:08 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win 6–1 Will Shutt Submission (arm-triangle choke) Extreme Challenge 162 October 1, 2010 1 1:36 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 5–1 Jon Knutson Decision (unanimous) The Cage Inc. – Battle at the Border 6 August 21, 2010 3 5:00 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States
Loss 4–1 TJ O'Brien Submission (rear naked choke) Extreme Challenge – High Stakes July 16, 2010 1 2:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 4–0 Cory Simpson Submission (rear naked choke) The Cage Inc. – Battle at the Border 5 May 15, 2010 2 2:40 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States
Win 3–0 Carlos Cladio Submission (rear naked choke) The Cage Inc. – Proving Grounds 2 April 2, 2010 1 2:05 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States
Win 2–0 Jeremy Malaterre Decision (unanimous) Victory FC 30 – Night of Champions February 5, 2010 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Alex Harper Decision (unanimous) Victory FC 29 – The Rising November 13, 2009 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 James Vick Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Live March 9, 2012 1 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 1-round TUF entry fight

Bareknuckle boxing record
Professional record breakdown
2 matches 2 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2-0 Chris Leben Decision (unanimous) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov June 22, 2019 5 2:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 1-0 Johny Hendricks TKO (punches) World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation November 9, 2018 2 0:21 Casper, Wyoming, United States
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  3. "RFA 17: Cochrane vs. Giagos Fight Card". mmablog.iconicitv.com. August 4, 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-08-06.
  4. "Dakota Cochrane replaces Derek Campos, meets Alexander Sarnavskiy on Friday at Bellator 128". TheMMAReport.com. October 7, 2014.
  5. "Bellator 135 adds Francis Carmont-Guilherme Viana, Dakota Cochrane-Ryan Couture". mmajunkie.com. February 2, 2015.
  6. Tristen Critchfield (April 1, 2015). "Bellator MMA Releases Former 'TUF 15' Cast Member Dakota Cochrane". sherdog.com.
  7. Jesse Holland (September 17, 2018). "Report: Johny Hendricks crosses over to bareknuckle boxing, fights Brennan Ward on Nov. 9". mmamania.com.
  8. "Dakota Cochrane knocks out Johny Hendricks at WBKFF". mmafighting.com. November 10, 2018.
  9. Martin, Damon (June 22, 2019). "BKFC 6 results: Dakota Cochrane pulls off short notice win over Chris Leben". MMA Fighting. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  10. Nate, Kid (February 28, 2012). "Dakota Cochrane, Ultimate Fighter 15 Contestant, Outed As Gay Porn Performer". BloodyElbow.com. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  11. Ayala, Nelson (February 28, 2012). "Ultimate Fighter Live' Contestant Dakota Cochran Exposed as Gay Porn Star". XBIZ Newswire. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  12. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5532180/
  13. Chiapetta, Mike (February 28, 2012). "Dakota Cochrane Discusses Controversial Past as He Prepares to Chase UFC Dream". MMA Fighting. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
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