Age: 22

MMA Record: 19 – 3

A fan of mixed martial arts since attending his first UFC bout in 1993 at the age of nine, Cole did not start training until a decade later. In the time between, Cole was one of the top high school baseball players in the country at Mt. De Sales Academy. After graduating in 2002, Cole went to Mercer University to play outfield for their baseball team, which boasts John Rocker as an alumnus.

Cole discovered MMA in college and has been training ever since, giving up baseball and relocating to Coconut Creek, Florida to train with the American Top Team. Because of his slender frame, his teammates have dubbed him “Magrinho,” which is Portuguese for “skinny.” Cole still has a soft spot in his heart for the Atlanta Braves, but hasn’t had much time for anything except training since taking up MMA in his stated goal to become the best lightweight fighter in the world. In his few moments of free time, Cole can be found at the beach, listening to Bright Eyes, Green Day, Eminem, mXPX, and Slick Shoes. He considers The Ultimate Fighter 5 to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and plans to make the most of his experience training with the coaches and other fighters.