Is Patrick Cote UFC bound ?

[Rich Davie]

July 13th, 2011 Darren Barcomb

Following his unanimous decision loss to Tom Lawlor at UFC 121 in October of 2010, Patrick “The Predator” Cote found himself released from the promotion. The onetime UFC middleweight title contender suddenly found himself exploring alternate venues, and it didn’t take him long to garner interest from the rest of the MMA world.

Soon after his UFC release, The 31 year old Cote (15-7) signed a two fight deal with Montreal based Ringside MMA. His debut with the organization came in April as he beat fellow UFC alumni Kalib Starnes by unanimous decision. He then followed that up with a June unanimous decision over Todd Brown, who had seen action with the UFC as recently as March. Now free from contractual obligations, Cote is fielding offers from various promotions. So where will “The Predator” go?

This week, Cote twitted “Still under negociation with 3 organisations .. Really close to make a deal.” Speculation has already begun. Will Cote resign with Ringside MMA, where he can fight in his hometown and is very popular? Perhaps the revamped Pro Elite is targeting him for their August 27^th premier in Hawaii. Or maybe, just maybe the UFC was watching his last two victories and is considering bringing him back.

With UFC 140 reportedly being staged at Montreal’s Bell Centre on December 10^th, it would make sense for Dana White to take a look at Cote. He has historically filled that stadium and has a huge fan base in Montreal. With fellow Canadian draw Georges St. Pierre already set for a matchup with Nick Diaz on October 29^th at UFC 137, adding Cote to the Montreal card is a must.

So, here’s hoping the UFC is reconsidering their decision, as his past two victories have showed Cote is far from done. If not, I’m sure Pro Elite, Ringside MMA, and maybe ever Bellator are watching closely…..

http://www.8countnews.com/news/117/A...011-07-13.html

[Misfit]

ummmm, ssuuuuree, mmaaaaaayyybe????? I think the only two people to get excited about Cote returning would be Cote and Guru

Just between you guys and me, MMA Guru and some sick, mad love for Cote.

[Drock]

I would like this if Patrick Cote got his sick together.

[Kickass32]

I think Pro-Elite would be a great place for him for a fight or 2, then come back over to the UFC...assuming he wins his fights.

Oh and I caught that Misfit.......

[MMA Guru]

ummmm, ssuuuuree, mmaaaaaayyybe????? I think the only two people to get excited about Cote returning would be Cote and Guru

Just between you guys and me, MMA Guru and some sick, mad love for Cote.

What.....the......FUCK?!?!?!?














































































Seriously though, I couldn't be more excited!!!!!!

[Lakota]

Nothing against Cote, but are decision wins over 2 UFC drop outs really enough to get you called back in these days?

[CooperJacob]

I love Cote, and would love to see him back in the UFC. I don't think he should have got cut anywho, Leites neither. They were two very poor decisions IMO.

[Boo Dillips]

I love Cote, and would love to see him back in the UFC. I don't think he should have got cut anywho, Leites neither. They were two very poor decisions IMO.

Cote's record says differently though buddy. As for Leites agreed, but I think his role in the Spider Silva debacle won't have helped

[CooperJacob]

Cote's record says differently though buddy. As for Leites agreed, but I think his role in the Spider Silva debacle won't have helped

I agree, but the UFC should have given him a rematch against Silva like they promised. Losing 2 fights after losing to the best in the world by a freak injury means that you shouldn't be cut, I don't believe. I liked Cote, he had a great attitude and a great right hook. Yeah, I agree, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Thales in the Octagon soon!

[Drock]

I love Cote, and would love to see him back in the UFC. I don't think he should have got cut anywho, Leites neither. They were two very poor decisions IMO.

When UFC does another Show in Canada defiantly.