UFC 113 main-card recap: “Shogun” dethrones champ Machida, Koscheck-Daley turns ugly

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.