If I can look back with no regrets and know in my heart that I gave it my all, and I didn’t screw anyone over in the process, I will smile and know I did my part. – Dennis Cole

Involved in MMA since 2008, promoter Dennis Cole was first introduced to the promoting side of the sport as he became his younger brother’s fight manager. Being fully immersed in his brother’s fighting career allowed him to learn from and network with other fighters, promoters, and managers. The transition was a welcome one for Dennis a longtime MMA enthusiast. Having previously worked with an MMA company and having a background in newspaper editing and concert promoting, Dennis became the owner of 618 MMA, a southern Illinois MMA promotion. So far, Dennis manages 3 fighters that he has sent to Matt Hughes’ Hit Squad to advance their training and to further their careers. Also, he has 4 title holders along with featured fighters from Illinois, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, and Canada on his fight cards.

His goal as a promoter is to put on great fights for both the fans and fighters and he loves the connections and relationships that come about with being a promoter. His intentions in this sport aren’t to just put on fights and make money from ticket sales; he feels relationship building is the best way to build a great promotion.

Entering the world of MMA promotion for Dennis was less for his own self-gratification but rather to gain more fans and exposure to the sport he loves. It’s this kind of selflessness that has lead him to promote and inspire others using MMA as a platform to do so. Since his involvement  with MMA, Dennis has seen his fare share of MMA promoters that aren’t loyal to their fighters, and makes it his goal to treat everyone involved fairly and to give the best show possible. He was recently approved to hold an event on state supported property at the Expo Center at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Illinois.

618 MMA Presents: Midwest Pride scheduled to take place on July 24th, 2010 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Expo Center. Doors for the event will open at 5 p.m. with the fights starting at 7 p.m. For more information on this event or for ticket information call 618-579-4273.

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