Rua captures title with KO

Mauricio Rua scored a stunning first-round knockout of previously unbeaten Lyota Machida in the main event of Ultimate Fighting Championship 113, capturing the light-heavyweight title, according to the organisation's website, ufc.com. The knockout came 3min, 35sec into the first round at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

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