Best fights of Dakota Cochrane
Over 12 years as a professional, Dakota Cochrane has compiled a 34-13 (24) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Dakota Cochrane defeats Jamie Varner
On September 23, 2011 Dakota Cochrane faced Jamie Varner in a lightweight bout. Cochrane was 25 years old with a record of 10-1, and Varner was 26 with a record of 17-5-1. Cochrane was on a 6-fight winning streak and Varner was coming off a win. Cochrane won via unanimous decision.
2. Dakota Cochrane defeats Efraín Escudero
On March 7, 2014 Dakota Cochrane faced Efraín Escudero in a welterweight bout. Cochrane was 27 years old with a record of 15-5, and Escudero was 28 with a record of 21-7. Cochrane was coming off a loss, while Escudero was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cochrane won via unanimous decision.
3. Dakota Cochrane defeats Dequan Townsend
On May 14, 2016 Dakota Cochrane fought Dequan Townsend for the TWC welterweight title. Cochrane was 30 years old with a record of 23-10, and Townsend was 30 with a record of 14-4. Both Cochrane and Townsend were coming off a loss. Cochrane won via split decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Dakota Cochrane submits Joe Stevenson
On June 30, 2012 Dakota Cochrane faced Joe Stevenson in a lightweight bout. Cochrane was 26 years old with a record of 11-3, and Stevenson was 30 with a record of 31-14. Cochrane was on a 2-fight losing streak and Stevenson was on a 4-fight losing streak. Cochrane submitted Joe Stevenson via rear naked choke in the 2nd round.
5. Dakota Cochrane submits Justin Baesman
On January 14, 2022 Dakota Cochrane fought Justin Baesman for the vacant DCS welterweight title. Cochrane was 35 years old with a record of 33-13, and Baesman was 40 with a record of 22-22-1. Cochrane was coming off a win and Baesman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cochrane submitted Justin Baesman via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.