"I think they are both very good athletes, Shogun is very well physically and technically, but I already fought with Lyoto and know how it is.

His (Lyoto’s) differential is psychological, the patience. He knows the time to go. The secret is there. If Shogun knows how to administrate the patience, he can get it, but Lyoto is in a great time... Lyoto doesn’t change the strategy, is always the same, fighting in the opponent's mistake, then the patience is the key. If Shogun has patience, he may surprise.

I put (my money) in Shogun. He’s my friend, I cheer a lot for him"

--Thiago Silva, on the upcoming Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua title fight

HT: Tatame