Mauricio "Shogun" Rua is not alone in the belief that he won the UFC light-heavyweight championship when he took on Lyoto Machida in the two's now infamous UFC 104 fight.

However, as we now all know, the three men sitting ringside judging the contest didn't agree, and Machida escaped with one of the most controversial decisions of all time.

Now, on the eve of the long awaited rematch between the two Brazilians, Shogun admits that leaving the fight in the hands of those three judges was the worst mistake he could have made.

"I think I won the fight,"Shogun told the UFC, "Everything in the fight went as planned. Lyoto left the Octagon with broken ribs, bruised legs and a bloody mouth. How did I leave the Octagon? Ready to fight again.

"My only mistake was I left it to the judges."

Shogun believes that he has the answer to Machida's game and is confident that this time he will inflict the defeat that has so far proven elusive to all of "The Dragon's" previous opponents.

"My game matches up well with his game," he said, "I come from a school where I learned to kick very well, and it's something in my arsenal I feel very comfortable with."

The former Pride grand-prix winner may be looking to use a similar game plan to the one that appeared to work so well in the first fight between the two, however he wants to make one change, and that is to finish the champion.

"I always fight to win and develop a particular game plan for every fight, but I am always looking for the knockout first," he said, "I'm a fighter that goes out there looking to finish fights."

After seeing the bout pushed back due to Machida needing surgery on a broken hand, a fully focused and confident Shogun could prove to be a nightmare for the champion. And Rua is confident that this time it will be his hand being raised.

"Defeating Lyoto Machida and becoming the light-heavyweight champion is my ultimate goal. I'll do whatever it takes to make sure it happens.

"I'll fight him anywhere, anytime."

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