8 MMA Fighters Who Have Been Involved In The Adult Entertainment Industry
4. Dakota Cochrane
Dakota Cochrane is a 33-year-old mixed martial artist out of Fairbury, Nebraska. His big break came back in 2012 when he became a cast member on the Ultimate Fighter reality series. He has since gone on to fight for Bellator MMA, on his way to accumulating a respectable professional record of 33-13.
Prior to appearing on The Ultimate Fighter, Cochrane was upfront with the promotion regarding his pornographic past.
While attending the University of Nebraska-Kearney, he was involved in gay pornography. Using the stage name Danny, Cochrane was featured in sixteen films. In total, the future Bellator fighter reportedly earned around $80,000 for his work.
Cochrane, who identifies as straight, eventually told his then-girlfriend about his side job. Unsurprisingly, his girlfriend wasn't pleased with the news and convinced him to quit.
Though his past made it difficult to obtain sponsors early on, Dakota Cochrane has gone on to have a fairly successful career in the fight game.