Dakota Cochrane

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Dakota Cochrane
BornDakota Galen Cochrane[1]
(1986-05-01) May 1, 1986 (age 37)
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight (2013, 2015–present)
Lightweight (2009–2015)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StyleBoxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofOmaha, Nebraska
TeamPremier Combat Center
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total47
Wins34
By knockout7
By submission17
By decision10
Losses13
By knockout2
By submission8
By decision2
By disqualification1
OccupationBoxer, Martial Arts
UniversityUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney[2]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dakota Galen Cochrane (born May 1, 1986)[1] is an American mixed martial artist who fights in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions. He has competed for Bellator MMA, Resurrection Fighting Alliance, Legacy Fighting Championship, Titan Fighting Championships, and Legacy Fighting Alliance. Cochrane is currently competing as a bare-knuckle boxer in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). He has victories over former UFC fighters Johny Hendricks and Chris Leben.

Background[edit]

Cochrane attended University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he was an all-league pole vaulter and relay runner.[2]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Cochrane competed seven times as an amateur, going undefeated. He made his pro debut in November 2009.[3]

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.[4]

The Ultimate Fighter[edit]

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

Resurrection Fighting Alliance[edit]

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.[5] He lost the fight by KO due to a flying knee in round 2. This marked the first time Dakota had been knocked out in his career.

Bellator MMA[edit]

Cochrane stepped in for an injured Derek Campos to face Alexander Sarnavskiy at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014.[6] He lost the fight via rear naked choke submission in the first round.

Cochrane faced Ryan Couture at Bellator 135 on March 27, 2015.[7] He lost the fight via rear naked choke submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[8]

Bare knuckle boxing[edit]

World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation[edit]

Cochrane replaced Brennan Ward at World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation's inaugural event on November 9, 2018.[9] He defeated Johny Hendricks by technical knockout in the second round.[10]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship[edit]

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.[11]

Cochrane faced Tyler Vogel at BKFC 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon on December 11, 2020. He won by fifth-round TKO.[12]

On September 10, 2021, Cochrane lost to Mike Richman at BKFC 21 by knockout in the second round.[13]

Cochrane faced Josh Dyer at BKFC Fight Night: Omaha on May 13, 2022 and lost by first-round knockout.[14]

Cochrane won his next bout against Eduardo Peralta at BKFC 33 on November 18, 2022 by knockout in the fifth round.[15] Cochrane knocked out Noah Cutter on May 19, 2023 early in the first round at BKFC 43.

Cochrane is scheduled to face Jeremie Holloway in the co-main event of BKFC Fight Night Omaha on May 17, 2024.[16]

Personal life[edit]

Dakota and his wife Lacey have three children.[17]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

  • Dynasty Combat Sports
    • DCS Welterweight Championship (One time, current)
  • Victory Fighting Championship
    • VFC Welterweight Championship (One time)
  • Total Warrior Combat
    • TWC Welterweight Championship (One time)
  • The Cage Inc.
    • TCI Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
47 matches 34 wins 13 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 17 8
By decision 10 2
By disqualification 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 34–13 Justin Baesman Submission (arm-triangle choke) DCS 77: New Years Knockout 2022 January 14, 2022 2 3:52 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Won the vacant DCS Welterweight Championship.
Win 33–13 James Warfield Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Global: 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 For the DCS Welterweight Championship
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 Won the VFC Welterweight Championship
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 Welterweight 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 For the vacant Warriors for Heroes Welterweight Championship
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 Won the TCI Lightweight Championship
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 United States 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[edit]

Professional record breakdown
7 matches 5 wins 2 losses
By knockout 4 2
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–2 Noah Cutter KO (punches) BKFC 43 May 19, 2023 1 0:56 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 4–2 Eduardo Peralta KO (punches) BKFC 33 November 18, 2022 5 0:35 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Middleweight (175 lb) debut.
Loss 3–2 Josh Dyer KO (punches) BKFC Fight Night: Omaha May 13, 2022 1 1:39 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 3–1 Mike Richman KO (punch) BKFC 21 September 10, 2021 2 0:37 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 3–0 Tyler Vogel TKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 15 December 11, 2020 5 1:21 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Light heavyweight (185 lb) debut.
Win 2–0 Chris Leben Decision (unanimous) BKFC 6 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

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Mixed martial arts show results Date: November 2, 2012
  2. ^ a b Mike Chiappetta (February 28, 2012). "Dakota Cochrane Discusses Controversial Past as He Prepares to Chase UFC Dream". mmafighting.com.
  3. ^ Nate, Kid (February 28, 2012). "Dakota Cochrane, MMA Record". BloodyElbow.com. Retrieved 2013-03-02.
  4. ^ "Dakota Cochrane uses win over Jamie Varner to gain MMA notice". MMAdiehards. Retrieved 2012-02-28.
  5. ^ "RFA 17: Cochrane vs. Giagos Fight Card". mmablog.iconicitv.com. August 4, 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-08-06.
  6. ^ "Dakota Cochrane replaces Derek Campos, meets Alexander Sarnavskiy on Friday at Bellator 128". TheMMAReport.com. October 7, 2014.
  7. ^ "Bellator 135 adds Francis Carmont-Guilherme Viana, Dakota Cochrane-Ryan Couture". mmajunkie.com. February 2, 2015.
  8. ^ Tristen Critchfield (April 1, 2015). "Bellator MMA Releases Former 'TUF 15' Cast Member Dakota Cochrane". sherdog.com.
  9. ^ Jesse Holland (September 17, 2018). "Report: Johny Hendricks crosses over to bareknuckle boxing, fights Brennan Ward on Nov. 9". mmamania.com.
  10. ^ "Dakota Cochrane knocks out Johny Hendricks at WBKFF". mmafighting.com. November 10, 2018.
  11. ^ Martin, Damon (June 22, 2019). "BKFC 6 results: Dakota Cochrane pulls off short notice win over Chris Leben". MMA Fighting. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  12. ^ "Bare Knuckle FC 15 Results". MMA Sucka. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  13. ^ "BKFC 21 full results: Mike Richman knocks down Dakota Cochrane five times before second-round stoppage". MMA Junkie. 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  14. ^ "BKFC Fight Night 'Omaha' Results: Dyer Knocks Out Cochrane". Combat Press. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  15. ^ "BKFC 33 Results: Alexander Stops Beltran in Round 2". Combat Press. 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  16. ^ "BKFC FIGHT NIGHT OMAHA". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  17. ^ Dan Kuhl (December 9, 2020). "BKFC 15's Dakota Cochrane back to business". combatpress.com.

External links[edit]

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