UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 8, 2010 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. UFC 113 featured the rematch between Lyoto Machida and Maurício Rua for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. The two first met at UFC 104, where Lyoto Machida retained his belt in a controversial unanimous decision victory.
Stunts
Shogun's overhand right that dethroned the 'unbeatable' Machida.
Practical Effects
Raw unchoreographed violence, no second takes, no CGI.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 195-second finish was Rua's first UFC title win after PRIDE legend status, completing a redemption arc from the controversial UFC 104 decision.
This event also featured Paul Daley's infamous sucker punch on Josh Koscheck after the bell, leading to Daley's permanent UFC ban and changing post-fight conduct protocols industry-wide.
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