Anderson Silva vs Patrick Cote — Fight recap

Anderson Silva stopped Patrick Cote via TKO in the third round at 0:39, extending his dominance at middleweight with a clinical striking display. Silva landed 29 of 40 significant strikes (72%) while controlling the fight's pace, connecting on 9 of 9 leg strikes and 11 of 21 head strikes to systematically break down his opponent.

Cote managed only 16 of 49 significant strikes (32%), unable to mount an effective offensive while Silva's superior striking accuracy and footwork dictated the engagement. Silva's complete takedown success (1 of 1) and overwhelming control time underscored his well-rounded approach, though the finish came primarily through accumulated striking damage rather than a single devastating blow.

The victory solidified Silva's position as the division's elite striker and demonstrated his ability to dismantle opponents across all ranges.