“Predator” Patrick Cote (23-4) will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and sit out six to eight months, according to Sportsnet.
Thirty-nine seconds into the third round of his UFC title challenge versus Champion “Spider” Anderson Silva (13-5) at UFC 90 in Chicago Saturday, Cote crumbled to the mat in agony and clutching his knee. A replay revealed a gruesome bulge where his knee had popped.
Silva was awarded the TKO victory.
The injury first occured a year ago, then was aggravated four weeks ago as Cote prepared for the biggest fight of his career. Cote considered pulling out of the fight, but received a cortisone shot and clearance from his doctor.
Cote took Silva into the third round for the first time in Silva’s UFC career and fans have called for a rematch; but, Cote’s surgery and rehabilitation makes a rematch unlikely before Silva’s planned retirment.
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