MONTREAL – His first shot at dethroning UFC light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida ended in a controversial decision loss and demands for an immediate rematch.
In his second attempt, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua left no doubt, picked up a first-round knockout victory, delivered Machida his first career defeat, and staked claim to the UFC’s light-heavyweight title.
The championship fight headlined UFC 113, which took place Saturday at Montreal’s soldout Bell Centre and aired on pay-per-view.
MONTREAL – His first shot at dethroning UFC light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida ended in a controversial decision loss and demands for an immediate rematch.
In his second attempt, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua left no doubt, picked up a first-round knockout victory, delivered Machida his first career defeat, and staked claim to the UFC’s light-heavyweight title.
The championship fight headlined UFC 113, which took place Saturday at Montreal’s soldout Bell Centre and aired on pay-per-view.