Following widespread criticism for the UFC 112 event, UFC 113 represented the company’s opportunity for redemption with fans. Its main-event of Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was also about redemption, as the latter sought the opportunity to avenge his heavily-disputed decision loss to Light Heavyweight Champion Machida in their rematch.
Meanwhile, Josh Koscheck and Paul Daley were to meet in a battle to determine the number one contender for Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre. With a shot at the title already on the line, the fight also offered an additionally appealing reward in the chance to coach against GSP on the next season of the very popular “The Ultimate Fighter” franchise.
Elsewhere, Kimbo Slice made his UFC pay-per-view debut against fellow “TUF” alum Matt Mitrione.
Who won the big fights? Results of the entire card follow:
John Salter b. Jason MacDonald via TKO (leg injury) at 2:42 of Round One
Michael Guymon b. Yoshiyuki Yoshida via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
Joey Beltran b. Tim Hague via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
Johny Hendricks b. T.J. Grant via majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28)
Marcus Davis b. Jonathan Goulet via TKO (strikes) at 1:23 of Round Two
Joe Doerksen b. Tam Lawlor via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:10 of Round Two
Alan Belcher b. Patrick Cote via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:25 of Round Two
Matt Mitrione b. Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson via TKO (strikes) at 4:24 of Round Two
Jeremy Stephens b. Sam Stout via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Josh Koscheck b. Paul Daley via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
*After the bell ended the fight, Paul Daley approached a celebrating Koscheck and unexpectedly struck “Kos” with a punch. The action prompted UFC President Dana White to cut Daley from the roster.
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua b. Lyoto Machida via KO (punches) at 3:35 of Round One
