UFC 113: The Results

Finally, the long awaited rematch on UFC 113 has finally concluded. It was an event that will be legend. Held in Montreal Canada where it is the Mecca of MMA, UFC 113 did not disappoint.

Alan Belcher def. Patrick Cote

The “Talent” once again reigned supreme over a returning title contender in Cote. Cote, who was expected to win last Saturday did not expect the pressure that Belcher will bring to the table. It was a controversial slam which Cote is contending, but after the replays, it was clear that it was his face which slammed and the top of the head making the move legal in the UFC.

After that Belcher immediately went to grab Cote’s back and secured the RNC. Great performance by the Talent.

Matt Mitrione def. Kimbo Slice

Meathead did what was expected of him to do, BANG! And it was actually Kimbo who wanted to take the fight to the ground which he got to in the first round.

On the 2nd, it seems that the internet sensation was breathing more heavy and Mitrione keeps on giving him problems on his legs by chopping on them. Kimbo just seemed to have gave up and just turtled back defending the strikes as the referee calls it.

Mitrione gets the win and Kimbo after the event was said to have been released from the UFC. Tough day for our bearded fighter.

If I was Kimbo, I will get back to the drawing boards and see where I really would excel. I think what he needs is some solid wrestling and some power training ala BJ Penn. If he can muster up these skills in the next 6 months, he can probably make a solid come back. Boxing plus solid wrestling is a good finisher combination. And I think it will better for him to go down to light heavyweight or extremely pack some weight to be at 250-265 lbs for more power ala Frank Mir.

Josh Koscheck def. Paul Daley

Probably the most boring fight of the night. Josh Koscheck said he would bang with Daley, and that he did not. He utilized his extreme wrestling prowess with the Brit making it a long night for both of them. Josh is a snoozer and as much as he does have all these wins under his belt, I think it will not be easy for the UFC to market their championship match with GSP without having another main event in the card.

Koscheck pretty much have things to think about but GSP will no doubt hand Koscheck another loss in his career as I haven’t seen much difference to what koscheck have to offer to GSP that can beat the champion. Maybe some lucky clover perhaps might work.

On top of this fight, Daley, as hot blooded as he is threw a career ending hook after the bell rang which just made it worse for him.

Daley is out of the UFC and maybe out of fighting forever. These bad examples will not be tolerated as it diminishes the image of what everyone wants for fighters to have.

Mauricio Shogun Rua def. Lyoto The Dragon Machida

KO of the year material as Shogun demystified Lyoto’s invincibility aura. Round 6 started and both feel each other out. Shogun probably more confident now as he have already knew what threat does Machida’s striking imposes for him. This is I believe was his edge over the bout, he knew Machida was good, but he knew he can take those punches in and he did.

He stalked Machida right down as Machida does what he does best, elude and dart in some punches. I must agree that Machida was landing lots of shots but I never saw Shogun wince even once. Shogun on the other hand delivered kicks to the leg and to the body and a following straight which you can see is really hurting Machida.

Lyoto is a warrior but his strength was not enough to fend over the conquering Shogun. Shogun prepared himself for a stand up war and went out more until he got what he wanted, tested Machida KO resistance and he was successful exploiting that.

Shogun is king of the hill now and I see lots of mega fights coming his way. If he does not get his fame go into his head, the UFC will have their best champion ever giving ultra exciting fights always. This is the Chute Boxe way, and even if the champ is not with Chute Boxe anymore, his roots will always remain Chute Boxe.

Congratulations Shogun, you have achieved your dream last saturday, do not stop there and create a legacy, for you and for all your supporters. Don’t let money get in the way! Use it and don’t be owned by it.