I wish Fedor had the same attitude.

I wish Fedor had the same attitude.

Thats exactly what I was thinking, I hope Sokoudjou KOs Machida.

Sokoudjou, Rampage, A. Silva, GSP, Griffin and Lesnar will become “the posterboys” of the UFC (and MMA in general). Faber will rule at 145 lbs. Fedor is way overhyped and not marketable in any shape or form to non-fanatic MMA followers.

“That could all change with a win on New Year’s Eve weekend.”

Absolutely. And props to the UFC for throwing him right into the fire against a warrior like Machida. That is really what sets the UFC apart from the rest. The depth of talent is unreal. I’ll be rooting for The African Assasin.

I think Machida will win. I’m pullin for him as well. Soko is entertaining though, nothing against him. I dont know though, Arona and Nog went at him big time, Machida has a very dangerous style. So we’ll have to wait and see what happens.

i am just as excited about this fight as i am the two co main events. i like machida this will be a great match if machida does win i don’t see why they wouldn’t give him a number one contender match next

Sokoudjou will be champ!

just became a fan… for the “competition”….wow! Ladys and gentlemen…we have a fighter.

interesting……a fighter who wants to fight. give it a few fights and then the greed will come out.

I would like to see him fight Thiago Silva.

cant wait. so happy hes in the UFC.

i am just as excited about this fight as i am the two co main events. i like machida this will be a great match if machida does win i don’t see why they wouldn’t give him a number one contender match next

I agree, I’m just as amped for this fight as well. With a win I could see either fighter getting a number one contender match. Sokoudjou would likely need to win by a stoppage to get the contender match, and Machida could get it with a decision.

I think Sokoudjou will win this fight and I think he will win it on the ground. Look for Sokoudjou to reduce Machida’s mobility early with vicious leg kicks then look for the takedown. There Sokoudjou will likely control the match with his ne-waza and GnP.

If Sokoudjou thinks that Forrest Griffin represents the depth of the UFC, then he is entirely unprepared for Machida. Sokoudjou never would have seen the Griffin-Shogun fight if Griffin had fought Machida, cause he definitely would have lost. Now he’s overrating Forrest and probably underrating Machida.

I don’t see Machida getting a title shot if he wins this fight. If Wanderlei Silva wins, he’ll probably fight Rampage after Griffin, and most people don’t put Machida very high on the contender list. I wish it had been Machida vs. Shogun instead of Griffin vs. Shogun because obviously Machida would have won as well and I wouldn’t be stuck with Forrest Griffin as the number one target for every jock monkey on the internet for the next six months. I hope Machida wrecks Sokoudjou, like he would have wrecked Griffin. Actually I hope he wrecks Sokou, Griffin gets injured and loses his title shot, Wanderlei or someone GOOD fights Rampage instead
(kind of like how Matt Serra got replaced, and Griffin gets stuck with fighting Machida, that would put an end to the stupidity.

If Sokoudjou thinks that Forrest Griffin represents the depth of the UFC, then he is entirely unprepared for Machida. Sokoudjou never would have seen the Griffin-Shogun fight if Griffin had fought Machida, cause he definitely would have lost. Now he’s overrating Forrest and probably underrating Machida.

I don’t see Machida getting a title shot if he wins this fight. If Wanderlei Silva wins, he’ll probably fight Rampage after Griffin, and most people don’t put Machida very high on the contender list. I wish it had been Machida vs. Shogun instead of Griffin vs. Shogun because obviously Machida would have won as well and I wouldn’t be stuck with Forrest Griffin as the number one target for every jock monkey on the internet for the next six months. I hope Machida wrecks Sokoudjou, like he would have wrecked Griffin. Actually I hope he wrecks Sokou, Griffin gets injured and loses his title shot, Wanderlei or someone GOOD fights Rampage instead
(kind of like how Matt Serra got replaced, and Griffin gets stuck with fighting Machida, that would put an end to the stupidity.

I don’t think Machida should get a title shot if he wins, but his next fight should be the #1 contender position if he does.

Wreck Sokoudjou? Don’t think so.

Cant wait to see this fight , Ive want him to come to the ufc since he intered pride, in which i was very impreast I think if he gets through machida he will really make an impression on the division although his lack of experience might be a factor,, all in all im really looking forward to seeing him in the octogon.

Soko will win as long as he doesnt play right into Machida’s game.

hope Soko wins.dont know alot about Machida but seems like alot of his fights goes to the judges.i see Soko ko-ing him,at least i hope he does

Soko will most likely come out swinging, which is what Machida is good at avoiding. If Machida can frustrate Soko, he can catch him with his straight left and kicks.

Soko will most likely come out swinging, which is what Machida is good at avoiding. If Machida can frustrate Soko, he can catch him with his straight left and kicks.[/quote]

Yeah that’s what i’m sayin though, Soko obviously knows Machida’s style, i’m sure he will be prepared, and not just fall right into Machida’s gameplan. I give this fight to Soko.

Machida should definatly NOT get a title shot, even if he wins via KO or impressive sub. I say this because he hasn’t done enough in this league to prove otherwise, and they would not give Soku a shot either (if he won). Oh and he’s not one of Dana’s buddy buddy, so that will effect it as well.

If Sokoudjou thinks that Forrest Griffin represents the depth of the UFC, then he is entirely unprepared for Machida. Sokoudjou never would have seen the Griffin-Shogun fight if Griffin had fought Machida, cause he definitely would have lost. Now he’s overrating Forrest and probably underrating Machida.

I don’t see Machida getting a title shot if he wins this fight. If Wanderlei Silva wins, he’ll probably fight Rampage after Griffin, and most people don’t put Machida very high on the contender list. I wish it had been Machida vs. Shogun instead of Griffin vs. Shogun because obviously Machida would have won as well and I wouldn’t be stuck with Forrest Griffin as the number one target for every jock monkey on the internet for the next six months. I hope Machida wrecks Sokoudjou, like he would have wrecked Griffin. Actually I hope he wrecks Sokou, Griffin gets injured and loses his title shot, Wanderlei or someone GOOD fights Rampage instead
(kind of like how Matt Serra got replaced, and Griffin gets stuck with fighting Machida, that would put an end to the stupidity.

what is this, highschool?

you’re hoping griffin gets injured so he can’t fight rampage? and, your suggesting griffin is not a good fighter? ridiculous. this is the ufc, you don’t fight in the ufc unless you’re an awesom fighter.

dude,if machida is as good as you think he is, wouldn’t he be ranked higher by now? wouldn’t he already be assured of a title shot?

Fedor should take notes from this guy. Wow, he turned down more money to fight in a tougher orginization. Now thats a fighter.

I wish Fedor had the same attitude.

… and I wish this was really the reason behind Soko’s signing with the UFC.
I wouldn’t question Fedor’s attitude; having attitude is one thing and having the brains to distinguish between a very favorable contract and an OK one is another thing. Fedor looked for lots of money and apparently he got the contract he wanted. Soko would want us to believe that he had better offers and he was just sitting on the fence… well then these offers were not that much better than UFC’s because any normal fighter (who works with “people”) would have taken it. It’s all hype.

Fedor should take notes from this guy. Wow, he turned down more money to fight in a tougher orginization. Now thats a fighter.

Agreed 100% Feror isnt a competitor its all about the money to him dont get me wrong he a great fighter but he needs to fight against some top fligt competition like the ufc offers if hes really the best.

I wish Fedor had the same attitude.

Yeah’
Fedor needs to start hanging out with Soku….

You cant be considered #1 fighter in the world unless you fight in the #1 MMa promotion in the world, being the UFC!!

… and I wish this was really the reason behind Soko’s signing with the UFC.
I wouldn’t question Fedor’s attitude; having attitude is one thing and having the brains to distinguish between a very favorable contract and an OK one is another thing. Fedor looked for lots of money and apparently he got the contract he wanted. Soko would want us to believe that he had better offers and he was just sitting on the fence… well then these offers were not that much better than UFC’s because any normal fighter (who works with “people”) would have taken it. It’s all hype.

Soku’s last 2 fights were agianst top10 LHW!!
Soooo many MMa promotions wanted Soku, and I bet EliteXC and Mark Cuban offered more the the UFC..

I wish Fedor had the same attitude.

Why would fedor need the same attitude?

From what Soku says, UFC has the best fighters, but they don’t get paid as well as other organizations do. Looks like Fedor was just trying to get some money, and with the Cross promotion idea, fight randy as well. Cake and eat it too kind of thing.

This just confirms really that Dana pays his fighters for shit, maybe he should pay them a little more. Not like he personally needs any more money.

Fedor is going to ride the mystique of his name for as long as he can. He went for more money in a place that is going to put cupcakes in front of him. Could he beat Randy? Could Randy beat him? If they fought ten times you could probably split the difference. But losing is not what Fedor wants to happen because then all of a sudden he will lose the psycological advantage of his name putting fear in people. Heaven forbid he lose to Randy and then lose the almost certain rematch!! As far as Soko is concerned, he has his work cut out for him. I don’t see Machida losing this one.

Sokoudjou is a beast. Watch his pride 33 fight against Nogueira.

I am very interested to see if Machida can take this past the first round. I don’t recall if Soku ever went past round one though, (I could be wrong), If it will, will he still have the edge? I’m hoping so. Soku definetly looks like a rising star. I have alot of respect for Machida, but his fights could be way more exciting.

cant wait. so happy hes in the UFC.

I second that!

It will be a reall good test for Machidas Chin. Soku hits hard. I wonder if the karate style of Machida throws of Soku as well. That is what gives most fighters the trouble. I am pulling for Soku.

very hard fight to pick i don’t see why if soko wins that they might give him wandy next or shogun in that matter, machida already called out jardine awhile back, the light heavyweight is so in depth it’s crazy like 8 out of the top 10 in the world are in the ufc, i think some light heavyweights like machida and evans in particular should drop to middleweight, but with it so in depth these top fighters like the machida’s and soko’s of the world they need to win and win only cause one loss will drop you way down the ladder look at lidell even if he gets past wandy i think he needs to win two more at least probably against top ten fighters to get another shot at the belt

This fight isnt gonna be as close as many of u think. Soko is gonna run away with the win. Machida is a skilled fighter but he wont be able to FINISH Soku. That leaves Soko with 15 minutes to finish Machida….and He will. Soko has BRICKs instead of hands and some of the hardest leg kicks I have ever seen. He also has some of the best Judo skills we will ever see in the octagon (with Karo’s being the best), and great wrestling skills(since he trains with Henderson everyday of his life). Machida is a skilled fighter, however he has showed an inability to finish fights, and thats gonna cost him against SOko.

Soko will finish this fight in the 2nd round via KO!!!!

Fedor should take notes from this guy. Wow, he turned down more money to fight in a tougher orginization. Now thats a fighter.

Yeah, Fedor fans are cringing at that statement. I used to be a Couture fan before he left the way he did. I lose respect for fighters who don’t want to fight the best competition (Fedor) or walk away from contracts that they signed (Couture). Soku is Fedor’s nemesis. Making statements like that along with quick knockouts of 2 of Fedor’s hardest fights (Nog and Arona).

Yeah, Fedor fans are cringing at that statement. I used to be a Couture fan before he left the way he did. I lose respect for fighters who don’t want to fight the best competition (Fedor) or walk away from contracts that they signed (Couture). Soku is Fedor’s nemesis. Making statements like that along with quick knockouts of 2 of Fedor’s hardest fights (Nog and Arona).

Shows how little you know. Soko never fought the Noguerra that Fedor Fought, he fought Noguerra twin brother who is a LHW.

Shows how little you know. Soko never fought the Noguerra that Fedor Fought, he fought Noguerra twin brother who is a LHW.

haha..LOL

I was going to correct him with that Nog comment’ But it looks like you got him first John..

..I myself dont agree with Fedor’s choice of MMa promotion, and I know you(John) do agree. But if I was to debate the Fedor case, I would provide my extensive MMa knowledge to back up my points…

People with little knowledge of whats going on should not post a comment..because people like John(who know’s whats up) will call you out on your B/S!!..LOL

Shows how little you know. Soko never fought the Noguerra that Fedor Fought, he fought Noguerra twin brother who is a LHW.

souks ma y win this in the first ,if it goes past that ..hes screwed,machida trains EVERYDAY,w,anderssssssson the spider silva ,carlos barretto, man he gets hit and hit hard ,do not under estimate MACHIDA he is very good on tthe ground and is a great side to side fighter ,judo guys dont like that ,they depend on throws from face to face…so im not sayin souks has a bad camp cuz we know all about couture and souks looks tight so he might be to packed into that frame …i really see him gassing if it goes past 1st rnd

replying to one of blogs…..SOUKS?he wont be fighting wandy ,theyre from the same camp now…at least last week they were…? is there a change in camps??so if what whomever[THE PERSON IM REPLYING TO] said its prob shogun he will fight ….will they [NINJA AND SHOGUN ruas]end up @ team blackhouse?//??or whatever theyre callin it this week…IMAGINE…BARRETTO,A SIVA,MACHIDA, AND THE RUAS ….RIVALRY AGAINST TEAM COUTURE …WE HAVE AN STORY UNFOLDING ….U HEARD IT HERE

machida is going down