News: Patrick Cote Drops to Welterweight, Welcomes Bobby Voelker To The UFC
Another Strikeforce fighter will be getting an opportunity to prove themselves against UFC competition. Bobby Voelker is scheduled to meet Canadian Patrick Cote at UFC 156 in February. The news was announced earlier today on UFC.com.
After amassing a 4 fight win streak prior to making his UFC return, Patrick Cote would drop a unanimous decision to Cung Le in his first fight back...
Patrick Cote Battles Bobby Voelker at UFC 158
On Friday morning, it was announced middleweight turned welterweight Patrick Cote (Pictured) will meet Strikeforce transfer Bobby Voelker at UFC 158.
Cote was originally slated to grant Alessio Sakara a rematch in the March 16th show, but Sakara recently reported he would have to withdraw from the sequel with kidney issues.
Cote then confirmed he would be shedding 15 pounds and dropping...
Patrick Cote debuts at welterweight against Bobby Voelker at UFC 158
Patrick Cote announced his move to welterweight earlier this week and he now has his first opponent. Former Strikeforce fighter Bobby Voelker will make the move over to the UFC to welcome Cote to his new division at UFC 158.
UFC Canada confirmed the fight Friday morning.
Cote (18-8) was originally going to stay at the 185lbs weight class for his rematch with Alessio Sakara at UFC...
UFC fighter Patrick Cote announces move to welterweight
The UFC has added a new fighter to the already stacked welterweight division. On Tuesday evening, former UFC Middleweight Title Challenger Patrick Cote announced that he would be making the drop to 170lbs.
He announced the decision via his official Twitter account.
“After a year of thinking and good talk with my coaches and nutritionnist,its time, my next fight will be at 170 Thanks...
Patrick Cote Confirms Move to UFC Welterweight Division
While most of the world is currently packing on unnecessary Holiday weight, UFC middleweight Patrick Cote (Pictured) has announced he will be shedding 15 pounds and dropping to the welterweight division.
“After a year of thinking and good talk with my coaches and nutritionist, it’s time, my next fight will be at 170 Thanks for the support,” Cote tweeted.
Cote was slated...
Alessio Sakara unable to fight Patrick Cote at UFC 158 due to kidney issues
At UFC 154, Alessio Sakara was disqualified in his bout against Patrick Cote due to illegal strikes to the back of the head. It was just announced that the two would re-match at UFC 158 in Cote’s hometown of Montreal on March 16.
Unfortunately, that fight will not go down. Sakara was forced to withdraw from the fight and actually “stop everything” for the next three months...
'UFC 158: GSP vs. Diaz' Event Poster, Updated Fight Card
The UFC isn't wasting anytime in promoting this one. They know they have a cash cow on their hands. Best case scenario - Diaz beats GSP, so they can do it again.
UFC 158: GSP vs. Diaz was officially announced during tonight's TUF 16 Finale. This official poster was sent out to media members by the promotion following the announcement. A welterweight scrap between hard...
Patrick Cote Grants Alessio Sakara Rematch at UFC 158
Patrick Cote (Pictured) vs. Alessio Sakara: Take Two. During Saturday’s broadcast of “The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale,” UFC commentator Mike Goldberg announced the middleweights will rematch at UFC 158.
The two initially meet at UFC 154 in Montreal. Sakara dropped Cote with some short elbows in the opening round of their November 17th affair. While continuing his assault on...
UFC on FOX Vlog Day 1
Dana White has another instalment of his vlog series which are always a good watch. This time around we get some behind the scenes of UFC 154, including White counting the controversial blows to the back of the head given by Alessio Sakara, and Carlos Condit chatting and getting stitched up post fight. White also [...]
Alessio Sakara’s Disqualification Loss Against Patrick Cote Stands
While most Americans were receiving bad news that the 60″ LED Vizio television they were trying to snipe off Amazon.com for $688 on Black Friday had sold out in merely three minutes, UFC middleweight Alessio Sakara (Pictured) got some disappointing news of his own from Quebec’s La Regie des alcools des courses et des jeux that same day.
The governing body that oversees combat...
Alessio Sakara's manager files appeal with Quebec Athletic Commission
Lex McMahon, former FiveKnuckles.com writer and president of Alchemist MMA, has filed an appeal with the Quebec Athletic Commission on the behalf of his fighter, UFC middleweight Alessio Sakara...
'UFC 154: Côté vs. Sakara' FX Pick 'Em
Patrick Cote vs. Alessio Sakara
Dan Rose: Before we get into the winner and loser, let’s make something clear. Every single MMA fighter on planet earth should fire their manager and hire Alessio Sakara’s management. Alessio has been in the UFC since UFC 55 and is 6-6 in the Octagon. Never has such an average fighter had such a lengthy run in the big show. I am a little...
Patrick Cote on Alessio Sakara: "I'm going to touch his chin."
Cote (17-8) is coming off a disappointing defeat in his UFC comeback at UFC 148 against former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le. Throughout the fight, Cote looked sluggish, and was easily...
Patrick Cote vs. Alessio Sakara booked for UFC 154
A match between Patrick Cote and Alessio has been booked in the middleweight division at UFC 154.
UFC officials announced the match-up on Friday.
Cote (17-8) made his return to the octagon at UFC 148, where he lost a decision to Cung Le. Cote has not won a fight inside the octagon since 2008, however he is 13-0 outside the organization.
Sakara (15-9) has lost his last two fights...
Patrick Cote vs. Alessio Sakara booked for UFC 154 in Montreal
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Patrick Cote Collides With Alessio Sakara at UFC 154
On Friday afternoon, a middleweight affair between Patrick Cote (Pictured) and Alessio Sakara was added to the UFC 154 lineup.
In his return to the big leagues, Cote dropped a decision to kickboxing specialist Cung Le at UFC 148. “The Predator” had rattled off four consecutive wins prior to July’s defeat.
Sakara hasn’t been seen since getting put to sleep by Brian Stann...
Paulo Thiago, Alessio Sakara Medically Suspended Four Weeks After UFC on Fuel TV 2
The Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation has medically suspended Paulo Thiago and Alessio Sakara following Saturday’s UFC on Fuel TV 2. The fighters must spend at least 28 days on the sideline after suffering knockout losses at the April 14 event.
Sherdog.com confirmed the news on Wednesday with Jesper Gunnarson, secretary of the SMMAF. UFC on Fuel TV 2 saw Swedish light heavyweight...
Alessio Sakara and Paulo Thiago Receive Medical Suspensions
According to the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation, Alessio Sakara (Pictured) and Paulo Thiago will be forced to ride the pine for 28 days following their devastating knockout losses this past Saturday at “UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva.”
MMAJunkie.com reports no other fighters that participated in the show were issued medical suspensions.
Thiago found himself on the...
Brian Stann Gets Back On Track
In Saturday night’s co-main event, Brian Stann decimated renowned striker Alessio Sakara and put himself back in the winner’s circle after a loss to Chael Sonnen during UFC 136. UFC Tonight analyst Kenny Florian and Mike Goldberg recap Stann’s impressive victory and highlight his status in the middleweight division.
One Stop Shop: UFC on FUEL TV 2 post-fight
*Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Last Saturday (April 14) UFC on FUEL TV 2 went down live from Stockholm, Sweden. The main event went the distance with hometown boy Alexander Gustafsson dominating Thiago Silva. Also making their mark on the card was Brian Stann KO’ing Alessio Sakara, Dennis Siver had an impressive featherweight debut and Siyar Bahadurzada KO’d...
Brian Stann Gets Back On Track In A Big Way
Mike Goldberg and Kenny Florian take a look at Brian Stann's win over Alessio Sakara.
Brian Stann Gets Back On Track
In Saturday night’s co-main event, Brian Stann decimated renowned striker Alessio Sakara and put himself back in the winner’s circle after a loss to Chael Sonnen during UFC 136. UFC Tonight analyst Kenny Florian and Mike Goldberg recap Stann’s impressive victory and highlight his status in the middleweight division.
Thanks to FUEL TV for the video below.
Brian Stann happy with Alessio Sakara knockout
Brian Stann made a triumphant return to the Octagon last night (April 14, 2012), knocking out dangerous striker Alessio Sakara in the very first round of their co-main event clash at UFC on Fuel TV 2 from Stockholm, Sweden. After an exciting exchange in the opening minute of the first round, Stann floored Alessio with a well placed punch.
Once on the ground, “All American” was...
Review & Analysis: Brian Stann vs Alessio Sakara – UFC on Fuel TV 2
Two very heavy-hitting middleweight strikers collided yesterday (April 14, 2012) when “The All-American” Brian Stann battled Italian boxer Alessio Sakara in the co-main event of UFC on FUEL TV 2 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Both men were very capable with their hands, although Stann had less wear and tear on him thus far in his career heading into the bout and he entered as the heavy...
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