February 29, 2012 | Porn Stars

Former porn model faces new reality (series)

His name is Dakota Cochrane. He's an expert in mixed martial arts (MMA) trying to make a name for himself in the world of ultimate fighting. And he's about to get his big chance on the reality TV series The Ultimate Fighter 15, on FX.

But you've already seen more of him than you may have realized:  he once worked for Sean Cody as 'Danny.'

"It's definitely a decision I regret," he told . "If I would have known what would happen I definitely wouldn't have done it. But I had money issues and I needed help. I went there to do pictures, and they started throwing pretty high numbers in front of me. I didn't really think. It was a big mistake."

The 25-year-old said he is completely straight and was able to bank almost $80,000. He quit the porn gig after his girlfriend found out and asked him to.

Cochrane expects to be teased on the reality show once the other cast members find out. "I'm looking forward to getting it done and over with," he said. "People can be shocked, and people can say whatever they need to say, and then we can move on."

The Ultimate Fighter premieres March 9, and is a quest to find the next Ultimate Fighting Champion. Cochrane earned a spot on the show after his surprise defeat of  World Extreme Cagefighting champ Jamie Varner last year.

We're hoping for an MMA orgy!

Check out some of his earlier work in front of the camera, after the jump ...

(Click the pic to see the gallery)

"I swear I've never done this before."

Now that's a tan line!

Working up an appetite ...

"Guess what, Danny; it's your turn to get fucked!"