Cote draws Kalib Starnes for Ringside MMA debut in April
After a recent announcement regarding Patrick Cote signing with Ringside MMA it appears the former UFC middleweight title-contender now has an opponent and date attached to his forthcoming debut in the Canadian company. According to an official press release, Cote will fight TUF 3 alum Kalib Starnes on April 9 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Starnes is perhaps best known for his backpedaling performance... [Read More...]
Patrick Cote set for Spring debut in Canadian promotion
Rather than opting to ink a deal with one of MMA’s larger organizations, former UFC middleweight contender Patrick Cote has signed to fight for Ringside MMA and will make his first appearance under their banner in the next few months at a yet-to-be-announced event. Ringside MMA is based out of Cote’s hometown, Montreal, and has promoted ten events since mid-2009 including a show this past weekend News... [Read More...]
UFC parts ways with Patrick Cote
Word has broken that “The Predator” will be stalking prey in a new ring the next time he competes, as the UFC has released Patrick Cote after losing three consecutive bouts including an injury-related TKO to UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva in addition to his most recent outing a week ago at UFC 121 against Tom Lawlor. News of Cote’s release came via his Twitter page where he said his time... [Read More...]
Patrick Cote signs new deal with the UFC
Patrick Cote, the first man in the UFC to take Anderson Silva past the second round, has signed a new four fight deal with the organization. Sources close to the negotiations have recently confirmed the news to MMAweekly.com. Cote, who blew his knee out in the third round of his title fight with Silva at UFC 90 last October, is hoping to make his return to the octagon sometime this fall. Reports state... [Read More...]
Patrick Cote Back in Gym and Eyeing Summer Return
Former French-Canadian UFC middleweight title contender Patrick Cote will be back in the octagon by August or September. Cote confirmed his status with The Fight Network on Saturday. According to Cote, he has already begun preliminary conditioning training for his UFC return. “I will be back in the gym fully training in three weeks or so,” said Cote, who underwent knee surgery for a torn... [Read More...]
UFC 90: Thoughts & Commentary
There have been a lot of people talking about what a “terrible” card UFC 90 was and I have to wholeheartedly disagree. Sure, the main event was a bust but did you expect a five round war? I surely did not and thought it was only a matter of time before Anderson Silva finished Patrick Cote. If that one fight is how you’re going to determine the quality of the pay-per-view then it may... [Read More...]
UFC 90: Cote blows out knee, Silva retains title
In an unfortunate turn of events at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois this evening, Patrick Cote blew out his knee in the opening moments of the third round during his middleweight title fight with Anderson Silva. Cote is the only competitor to take Silva into the third round during his UFC career and at the opening of the third frame he blew out his knee while hopping toward Anderson Silva in... [Read More...]
Patrick Cote on fighting Anderson Silva: “I know that my face will be a mess at the end”
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Report: Silva vs. Cote to headline UFC 90 in Chicago
The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the UFC has informed them that UFC 90 will be held on October 25 in Chicago at Allstate Arena and will be headlined by a middleweight title fight between current champion Anderson Silva and challenger Patrick Cote. Silva was originally supposed to face off against Yushin Okami but Okami broke his hand in training and Cote has been moved up into his spot. Patrick... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson’s agent to appeal loss
Ken Pavia, the agent for UFC welterweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, recently revealed that he will be filing a formal appeal as a result of Johnson’s TKO loss on Saturday during UFC Fight Night 14. During the bout, Johnson had been on the receiving end of several eye pokes from his opponent, Kevin Burns. In spite of multiple warnings, Johnson still received a severe poke during the... [Read More...]
Burns’ win at UFN 14 should be overturned
I still have not seen UFC Fight Night 14 in its entirety, however, I’ve been able to view a good chunk of it. The biggest storylines of the night were obviously Anderson Silva’s dominant debut at 205 pounds as well as Brandon Vera’s successful debut in the same weight class. But a big storyline that hasn’t gotten as much play as it deserves, and likely because MMA media sites... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson vs. Kevin Burns at UFN 14
MMA Mania is reporting that a welterweight match-up between Anthony Johnson (5-1) and Kevin Burns (6-1) has been signed for July 19th’s, UFC Fight Night 14. Both fighters are coming off very impressive victories in their most recent outings. Anthony Johnson destroyed TUF 6 finalist, Tommy Speer at April’s UFN 13 via first round highlight reel knockout. Kevin Burns on the other hand came... [Read More...]
New matches set for UFC 76 and UFC 78 and the return of David Terrell
MMAWeekly.com is on the ball with some new UFC match announcements. First, UFC 76 will be a full nine-match card after all. Fresh off his IFO win earlier this month, Rich Clementi is back in the UFC and back in action against Anthony Johnson. The two will face off on the UFC 76 undercard on Sept. 22 in Anaheim, Calif. That’s a pretty damn good last-minute addition match. It also looks like another... [Read More...]
Report: Anthony Johnson off of UFC 75 card
Lee Whitehead of MMAWeekly.com is reporting that Anthony Johnson is no longer scheduled to face Jess Liaudin during the preliminary portion of UFC 75 in London on September 8. According to Whitehead, Liaudin’s new opponent will be Anthony Torres. You can read the report by clicking here. Read More →
Johnson added to Fight Night card
According to The Fight Network, Anthony Johnson (3-0) has been named as Steve Bruno’s replacement against Chad Reiner on this Tuesday’s UFC Fight Night card at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Read More →
