Patrick Cote (20-8 MMA, 7-8 UFC) didn’t get his preferred matchup, but he got a solid opponent for his next outing. The Canadian welterweight recently told MMAjunkie Radio he wanted a fall matchup with fellow vet Thiago Alves (20-9 MMA, 12-6 UFC). Instead, he’ll meet Stephen Thompson (9-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) at UFC 178. UFC officials recently announced the bout. UFC 178 takes place Sept.
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Patrick Cote vs. Stephen Thompson slated for UFC 178 in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie