Devin Cole

Devin Cole (born October 1, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist. He is a veteran of the Seattle Tiger Sharks and Portland Wolfpack in the IFL, and has also competed in the WEC, Strikeforce, the World Series of Fighting, and Shark Fights.

Early life Cole has wrestled his entire life, from third grade through college. In 2001 he received All-American honors while leading Southern Oregon University to a national championship. While coaching at Southern Oregon University that Cole coached fellow IFL fighter and TUF contestant Mike Whitehead. He credits Whitehead for getting him involved in MMA.

MMA career On July 9, 2005, Devin began his pro MMA career at the SF11: Rumble on the Rose Garden event, where he defeated South African kickboxer Rico Hattingh by unanimous decision. Cole went on to compile a professional record of 18-8-1 including notable wins over Mike Kyle and Travis Wiuff before signing with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce Cole made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine on January 7, 2011, in Nashville, Tennessee, against Daniel Cormier. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Cole rebounded from his loss to Cormier on July 22, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III, defeating newcomer Shawn Jordan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Cole won for the second consecutive time in Strikeforce via unanimous decision over Gabriel Salinas-Jones on December 17, 2011, at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal.

World Series of Fighting Cole headlined the debut event from the World Series of Fighting against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski on November 3, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Personal life Devin married his wife Lyndsey on June 4, 2005, in Ashland, OR.

Arrest On June 14, 2008, Cole was arrested by the Medford, Oregon police department and charged with first-degree rape, two counts of first-degree sodomy and two counts of first-degree sexual penetration. The charges were later reduced to assault in the fourth degree and sexual harassment, to which Cole pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail. The incident was cited as the reason why Cole's planned UFC debut at UFC on FOX 4 in August 2012 against Travis Browne was scrapped, despite being among Strikeforce's heavyweight roster (and coming off of two wins) when their heavyweight division was folded at the end of 2011. He was later found innocent of all accounts and charges.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Andrei Arlovski TKO (punches) World Series of Fighting 1

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Gabriel Salinas-Jones Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal

San Diego, California, United States Win

Shawn Jordan Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Daniel Cormier Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Aaron Rosa Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley

Amarillo, Texas, United States Win

Trevor Smith TKO (punches) Rumble on the Ridge 12

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Jason Riley TKO (punches) UMMAXX 10: Collision Course

Euclid, Ohio, United States Win

Garren Smith TKO (punches) Brass Knuckle Promotions

Medford, Oregon, United States Win

Josh Bennett TKO (punches) Brass Knuckle Promotions

Medford, Oregon, United States Win

Mike Hayes Decision (unanimous) Rumble on the Ridge 4

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Draw

Mike Hayes Draw (majority) Fight Night: Bikes & Brawls

Canyonville, Oregon, United States Win

D.J. Linderman Decision (unanimous) BKP - Cinco de Massacre

Medford, Oregon, United States Loss

D.J. Linderman Submission (rear-naked choke) BKP - Night of Champions

Medford, Oregon, United States Win

Vince Lucero TKO (punches) PFC 8: A Night of Champions

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Orvil Palmer Decision (split) IFL: Everett

Everett, Washington, United States Win

Bryan Vetell KO (punches) IFL: Connecticut

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss

Rafael Cavalcante TKO (punches) IFL: Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Ben Rothwell KO (head kick) IFL: Championship Final

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss

Krzysztof Soszynski Submission (armbar) IFL: World Championship Semifinals

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Allan Goes Submission (guillotine choke) IFL: Portland

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Travis Wiuff Decision (unanimous) IFL: Championship 2006

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Carlos Cline Decision (unanimous) IFL: Legends Championship 2006

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Mike Kyle TKO (punches) WEC 18: Unfinished Business

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Jeff Monson Decision (unanimous) XFC: Dome of Destruction 3

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Ulysses Castro TKO (punches) National Fighting Challenge 4

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Brian Stromberg Submission (guillotine choke) UCF: Night of Champions

Medford, Oregon, United States Win

Rico Hattingh Decision (unanimous) SF 11: Rumble at the Rose Garden

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Luis Haro Submission UCF: Battle at the Border 2

Medford, Oregon, United States Win

Manuel Alvarez TKO (punches) UCF: Battle at the Border 1

Medford, Oregon, United States Win

Josh Bennett TKO (punches) FCFF: Fight Night 4

Medford, Oregon, United States Win

Delon Williams Submission FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 9

Portland, Oregon, United States