// Roster Index›Welterweight›Dossier · Dakota Cochrane
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Dakota
Cochrane

NICKNAME"N/A"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
34-13-0
CURRENT FORM
2W STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
NO BOUT ANNOUNCED
Dakota Cochrane
FIGHTER -
UNI🇺🇸
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
5'8"
AGE
40
WEIGHT
Welterweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
47 BOUTS
WIN
34
LOSS
13
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
72%
34/47 bouts
FINISH RATE
71%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS2W STREAK · 4-1
WWLWW
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with no dominant single weapon — 50% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

KEY RISKS

Top-position grapplers who can chain transitions force submissions when scrambles open up.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▲ ABOVE
2.66
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.65
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
75%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 47%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.66
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.74
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
30%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
4.43
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▼ BELOW
0%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.00
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 99 rated fighters on the UFC welterweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#36
against the 99 rated on the UFC welterweight roster · Elo 1588
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
1st
percentile · average opponent rated 1463 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
58th
percentile · beat what opponents' ratings predicted (+0.11 per fight)

32 rated fights · opponents rated in 68% of recorded fights · last rated fight JAN 14, 2022

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (34)
n = 34
KO/TKO · 7
SUB · 17
DEC · 10
7
KO/TKO
21%
17
SUB
50%
10
DEC
29%
// LOSSES (13)
n = 13
KO/TKO · 2
SUB · 8
DEC · 2
2
KO/TKO
15%
8
SUB
62%
2
DEC
15%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
71% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 7 fights
21%
SUBANY ROUND · 17 fights
50%
DECFULL FIGHT · 10 fights
29%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
47 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 2, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER29TD DEFENSE20GRAPPLING60CHIN83STRIKING57CARDIO63AGGRESSION49SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE20RECOVERY69
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: Chin. Lowest scored axis: Str Defense.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power29
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=34 wins
TD Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (0%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin83
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=47 bouts
Striking57
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio63
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression49
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0 per 15 min)

Str Defense20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (30%)

Recovery69
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=13 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power29 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins34 wins
TD Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (0%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin83 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record47 bouts
Striking57 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio63 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression49 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (30%)Not recorded
Recovery69 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.13 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100NOV 2009WNOV 2009WFEB 2010WAPR 2010WMAY 2010LJUL 2010WAUG 2010WOCT 2010WNOV 2010WJAN 2011WAPR 2011WJUL 2011WSEP 2011LDEC 2011LMAR 2012WJUN 2012WNOV 2012WJAN 2013LMAY 2013WJUL 2013LOCT 2013WMAR 2014WJUN 2014LAUG 2014LOCT 2014WDEC 2014LMAR 2015LJUN 2015WJUL 2015WSEP 2015WNOV 2015WNOV 2015WJAN 2016LAPR 2016WMAY 2016WJUL 2016WOCT 2016WDEC 2016LAPR 2017LAPR 2017WJUN 2017WJUL 2017WOCT 2017WDEC 2017WMAY 2018LJUL 2018WAPR 2019WJAN 2022// SCORE

  1. Start, NOV 2009, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, NOV 2009, momentum score 52, DEC R3.
  3. Start, FEB 2010, momentum score 59, DEC R3.
  4. Start, APR 2010, momentum score 69, SUB R1.
  5. Start, MAY 2010, momentum score 79, SUB R2.
  6. Start, JUL 2010, momentum score 72, SUB R1.
  7. Start, AUG 2010, momentum score 79, DEC R3.
  8. Start, OCT 2010, momentum score 88, SUB R1.
  9. Start, NOV 2010, momentum score 98, SUB R1.
  10. Start, JAN 2011, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  11. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  12. Start, JUL 2011, momentum score 100, DEC R5.
  13. Start, SEP 2011, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  14. Start, DEC 2011, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  15. Start, MAR 2012, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  16. Start, JUN 2012, momentum score 96, SUB R2.
  17. Start, NOV 2012, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  18. Start, JAN 2013, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  19. Start, MAY 2013, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  20. Start, JUL 2013, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  21. Start, OCT 2013, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  22. Start, MAR 2014, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  23. Start, JUN 2014, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  24. Start, AUG 2014, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R2.
  25. Start, OCT 2014, momentum score 86, SUB R1.
  26. Start, DEC 2014, momentum score 97, KO/TKO R1.
  27. Start, MAR 2015, momentum score 90, SUB R1.
  28. Start, JUN 2015, momentum score 83, SUB R1.
  29. Start, JUL 2015, momentum score 92, KO/TKO R3.
  30. Start, SEP 2015, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  31. Start, NOV 2015, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  32. Start, NOV 2015, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  33. Start, JAN 2016, momentum score 100, SUB R3.
  34. Start, APR 2016, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R2.
  35. Start, MAY 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R5.
  36. Start, JUL 2016, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  37. Start, OCT 2016, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  38. Start, DEC 2016, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  39. Start, APR 2017, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  40. Start, APR 2017, momentum score 86.
  41. Start, JUN 2017, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  42. Start, JUL 2017, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  43. Start, OCT 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  44. Start, DEC 2017, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  45. Start, MAY 2018, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  46. Start, JUL 2018, momentum score 93, SUB R2.
  47. Start, APR 2019, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  48. Start, JAN 2022, momentum score 100, SUB R2.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Martin), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 100.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
46/47 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
4
9%
3
7%
2
4%
-
-
9
total
SUB
17
37%
7
15%
1
2%
-
-
25
total
DEC
-
-
10
22%
-
2
4%
12
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 7 of 46 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
26%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
47 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

W
VS Justin BaesmanJan 14, 2022
SubmissionR2 · 0:00
DCS 77 - New Years Knockout 2022
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
W
VS James WarfieldApr 4, 2019
SubmissionR1 · 1:19
M-1 Global - Road to M-1: USA 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
L
VS Scott FutrellJul 28, 2018
SubmissionR2 · 2:19
DCS 45 - Ballyard Brawl Night 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Julian LaneMay 25, 2018
SubmissionR1 · 2:35
DCS 42 - Rumble At The Ralston
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Drew LiptonDec 9, 2017
SubmissionR1 · 0:21
DCS 38 - Seasons Beatings 2017
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Ciro RodriguesOct 20, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
LFA 25 - Cochrane vs. Rodrigues
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
W
VS Maki PitoloJul 22, 2017
SubmissionR2 · 4:58
VFC 58 - Cochrane vs. Pitolo
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS David CastilloJun 3, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Victory Fighting Championship - VFC Fight Night Harrah's 5
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Jordon LarsonApr 29, 2017
DQR2 · 1:15
LFA - Sioux Falls Fight Night 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Disqualification (Illegal Knee)
L
VS E.J. BrooksApr 14, 2017
DecisionR3 · 5:00
VFC 56 - Victory Fighting Championship 56
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Jake LindseyDec 23, 2016
SubmissionR1 · 0:53
VFC 55 - Lindsey vs. Cochrane 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
W
VS Jos EichelbergerOct 7, 2016
SubmissionR2 · 4:47
LFC 60 - Legacy Fighting Championship 60
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

Quick answers based on the public fighter profile and fight history shown on this page.

Welterweight. Professional record 34-13. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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