Last night's UFC was an up and down event. I went 2/5 for my picks yesterday, but I did pick the co-main event and main event correctly. Here are my thoughts on each of the fights.
 
Cote vs. Belcher 
 
I was surprised that Belcher won. Maybe Cote has ring rust or maybe I just underestimated Belcher's skills. I thought it was funny that Belcher called out Anderson. That's a big mistake lol. I think he's a little to cocky for his own good. 
 
Kimbo vs. Mitrione
 
I was sad, but not totally surprised by what happened. I think Kimbo is a great guy. He's very likeable and a hard worker who is just trying to make a living for his family. Unfortunately, I don't think Kimbo is cut out for the world of MMA. First of all, he's already 36 years old. Second, he has been training more over a year in MMA now and while it looked like he knew the basics, he was still very far behind Mitrione in skill. I couldn't really tell if Mitrione is actually a good fighter or if Kimbo was just really bad. Those leg kicks were some of the hardest I have ever seen, but once again I couldn't tell if that was because Mitrione was throwing really good kicks or if it was just because Kimbo had no defense against them. It will be interesting to see what Dana wants to do with Kimbo now. I think Kimbo would have a better career as a boxer.
 
Stout vs. Stephens
 
A really good technical match. Stout seemed to be the more skilled striker overall, but Stephens was just way more powerful. Stout doesn't really seem to have knock out power, which is what cost him the fight. It was definitely the fight of the night though, very entertaining.
 
Koscheck vs. Daley
 
These two fighters may be my two most hated in all of MMA. For a second fight in a row Koscheck fakes an injury/illegal hit. What kind of fighter does that? What kind of person does that? Honestly, Koscheck should get some kind of punishment for being a liar. What an idiot. Then you have Paul Daley who could have made himself look like the better man when this fight was done and instead looks like an even bigger idiot than Koscheck. If he had been mature about the fight I think he would have developed at least a small fan base. I mean, Koscheck faked being hurt and did really nothing but be a wrestler in this fight. He held Daley down and made it another wrestling match of boredom like we have been seeing time and time again. So, instead of just walking away Daley decides to act like he is eight and cheap shot Koscheck. I'm glad the UFC has cut him, he's immature and the UFC does not need that kind of bad publicity. At least GSP vs. Koscheck will be a better fight...(not really). 
 
Machida vs. Shogun
 
I just have to say, I'm glad Shogun won. I like Machida and I think he's a great fighter, but Shogun deserved to win the first fight. He finally proved it last night, and he did it convincingly. I kept thinking Machida was going to throw knees in the clinch. I also thought that when Machida tripped Shogun to the ground, Machida was going to work the ground game, but it seemed like he let Shogun get up. I guess this is why Shogun was considered the best light heavyweight in the world back during his Pride days. I mean, I thought Shogun was going to win, but not so quickly. Usually Machida just steps out of the way of punches and combinations like that, so I was surprised to see him getting hit early on. The light heavyweight division is by far the most entertaining right now. Nearly every title fight there is a new champion. Rampage-1 title defense Forrest-0, Rashad-0, Machida-1. Shogun is going to be tough to beat, but there is plenty of competition. The best part about Shogun winning is now we can see Anderson Silva compete at light heavyweight full-time and fight Shogun for the title. I can't wait for that fight.
 
 
Overall, a good night of fights. I wish Kimbo could have won, and I wish Koscheck-Daley was a lot more entertaining, but I was pleased with the Card. What did you guys think>