Career
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. Cole has wrestled his entire life, from third grade through college. In 2001 he became 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 Mobile Marketing Association .
On July 9, 2005, Devin began his pro 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 versus 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 versus Bowling III, defeating newcomer Shawn Jordan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). 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.
