UFC welterweight contender Patrick Cote (23-9 MMA) is busy preparing for his upcoming ‘UFC Fight Night 89’ showdown with Donald Cerrone which takes place next month in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n
“The Predator” is currently riding a three-fight win streak and has won six of his past seven bouts overall.<\/p>\n
We caught up with the Canadian welterweight standout to discuss a number of topics including UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor’s current standoff with the UFC.<\/p>\n
“The Predator” feels that both sides (McGregor and the UFC) have good points, but at the end of the day, promotion is simply part of the job. His words:<\/p>\n
“I think there is good points on both sides. But at the end of the day, promotion.. It’s part of the job.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
What is your opinion on the current standoff between Conor McGregor and the UFC? Sound off PENN Nation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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