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Dakota Bush
Fighter

Dakota Bush

"Buckshot"
16-4-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 7-1
NEXT FIGHT
vs Morquez Forest
PFLPFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira·

CAREER SUMMARY

Dakota Bush holds a professional MMA record of 16-4-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 20 bouts on record. Dakota Bush has won 16 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Dakota Bush lands 2.77 significant strikes per minute with 38% accuracy and averages 2.40 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 28, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1994-06-09
Age
32
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
St. Louis, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 8-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.77per min
38% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.42per min
41% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.40per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Dakota Bush earns per fight.

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Upcoming

  1. PFLPFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira
    vs Morquez ForestWelterweight

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Robert Watley
    PFLPFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle· Mar 28, 2026· Welterweight· 15-4 vs 16-3
    KO
    R1 · 4:26
  2. WIN
    vs Joe Giannetti
    Cage Titans 73· Sep 13, 2025· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 17-6-1
    UD
  3. WIN
    vs Scottie Stockman
    Nemesis Fighting Alliance 19· Nov 1, 2024· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 10-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:37
  4. WIN
    vs Jhonasky Sojo×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Nemesis Fighting Alliance 18· Aug 16, 2024· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 13-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:03
  5. WIN
    vs Jeremiah Scott
    Nemesis Fighting Alliance 16· Mar 1, 2024· Lightweight· 11-4 vs 10-7
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Jordan Griffin
    Iowa Fight Series 1· Oct 21, 2023· Lightweight· 10-4 vs 18-10
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Ivey Nixon
    FAC 16· Oct 7, 2022· Welterweight· 9-4 vs 6-2
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Josh Streacker
    FAC 14· May 20, 2022· Lightweight· 8-4 vs 8-4
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Viacheslav Borshchev
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze· Jan 15, 2022· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:47
  10. LOSS
    vs Austin Hubbard
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Gastelum· Apr 17, 2021· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 12-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Austin Clem
    LFA 98: Fremd vs. Oliveira· Jan 29, 2021· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:57
  12. WIN
    vs Brian Del Rosario
    LFA 92: Wirth vs. Askar· Oct 2, 2020· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 5-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:38
  13. LOSS
    vs Jaleel Willis
    LFA 67: James vs. Martin· May 24, 2019· Catchweight· 6-1 vs 9-2
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Jordin Hinman
    LFA 60: Anglickas vs. York· Feb 15, 2019· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 7-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:05
  15. WIN
    vs Patrick Rivera
    LFA 49: Brady vs. Urbina· Sep 14, 2018· Catchweight· 4-1 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R3 · 4:49
  16. LOSS
    vs Bryce Logan
    LFA 37: Bice vs. Perez· Apr 20, 2018· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 8-2
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Jose Martinez
    LFA 21: Noblitt vs. Branjão· Sep 1, 2017· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:01
  18. WIN
    vs CJay Hunter
    Gateway Fighting Series 8· Mar 3, 2017· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 3-3
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Chris Petty
    Shamrock FC 273· Jul 23, 2016· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 1-0
    SD
  20. WIN
    vs Matteo Callazo
    Cage Championships 54· Jan 15, 2016· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:53

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1745▲14
Peak
1745Mar 28, 2026
Rated fights
20
15001600170020172019202120232025Jan 15, 2016 · 1541Jul 23, 2016 · 1554Mar 3, 2017 · 1579Sep 1, 2017 · 1641Apr 20, 2018 · 1602Sep 14, 2018 · 1647Feb 15, 2019 · 1672May 24, 2019 · 1650Oct 2, 2020 · 1660Jan 29, 2021 · 1687Apr 17, 2021 · 1664Jan 15, 2022 · 1632May 20, 2022 · 1647Oct 7, 2022 · 1661Oct 21, 2023 · 1675Mar 1, 2024 · 1687Aug 16, 2024 · 1708Nov 1, 2024 · 1723Sep 13, 2025 · 1731Mar 28, 2026 · 17451745

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Frequently asked questions

When does Dakota Bush fight next?

Dakota Bush fights Morquez Forest on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira.

What is Dakota Bush's record?

Dakota Bush's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.

Who is Dakota Bush fighting next?

Dakota Bush's next opponent is Morquez Forest at PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira.

Who did Dakota Bush fight last?

Dakota Bush most recently fought Robert Watley at PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle on Saturday, March 28, 2026, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Dakota Bush fight in?

Dakota Bush fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Dakota Bush have?

Dakota Bush has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Dakota Bush?

Dakota Bush is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Dakota Bush weigh?

Dakota Bush weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Dakota Bush's reach?

Dakota Bush has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Dakota Bush?

Dakota Bush is 32 years old (born Jun 9, 1994).

Where is Dakota Bush from?

Dakota Bush is from United States.