Renato Babalu Sobral vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Affliction video hype

by MMAmania.com on Jan 13, 2009 9:26 PM EST

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Soko was hangin out at Quest the whole time I was trainin yesterday, Dan left for Ireland couple days ago I think, if not last week, good to see Soko didnt go with him, I was worried that he would go to help corner Dan, but Soko needs to chill and stay focused here as his fight is comin up quick.

by The Anomaly on Jan 13, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions

This is a great match up. To me this is UFC ppv co-main event worthy! THis is going to be a very entertaining bout. I like Babalu by submission, although Soko has a great chance of Tko’ing Babalu. Babalu is one of my favorites so I will be rooting for him

by john on Jan 13, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

This is one of the few fights on this Affliction card that I’m interested in.

However, I have to disagree with you John: this would NOT be UFC co-main event worthy. Its good right where its at: a solid fight on the main card.

by Synyster [[2009 Year of Gegard Mousasi]] on Jan 13, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

this is better than diego sanchez/joe stevenson, and that is a main event

by brendan on Jan 13, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

sanchez/stevenson is the main on a FREE event. big difference. i think if babalu cant take it into the 2nd or 3rd, it’s his fight to win.

by b.w. on Jan 13, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions

sanchez/stevenson should be on the undercard of a fight night, were either going to see sanchez gas out from the weight cut and get laid on for three rounds or were going to see how overrated joe stevenson is when he gets his third loss in four tries and goes to fight in some canadian promotion

by brendan on Jan 13, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions

if sanchez/stevenson should be on the undercard of an ufn, what would be the main, lesnar/mir? gsp./a.silva? let me know when your’e done trolling.

by b.w. on Jan 13, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions

I dont get the logic of brendan constantly comparing this card to UFC 95, a free card that is happening next month. Oh, I know why, because his BS argument wouldnt hold up to the 3 other events (as well as the 95) that Zuffa is holding this month. Maybe the UFC should only start holding events every six months that have like 2, maybe 3 good match-ups. Are there any past UFC events you would like to compare the Affliction card to as well?

by El_Mexicutioner, formerly The_Mexicutioner on Jan 13, 2009 10:49 PM EST up reply actions

umm ok UFC 96 sucks also… there you go?

by brendan on Jan 14, 2009 8:09 AM EST up reply actions

Snynster: I know that in reality its not co-main event worthy of a UFC ppv….BUt I am a big fan of both fighters so for me, I wouldnt complain if it were a co main event…..BUt I dont expect others to feel the same

by john on Jan 14, 2009 8:23 AM EST up reply actions

Way to back up what you say brendan. I hope you dont plan a future in law or anything.

by El_Mexicutioner, formerly The_Mexicutioner on Jan 14, 2009 8:25 AM EST up reply actions

I think Sanchez/Stevenson is a better fight than this. I don’t even mind that its a main event. 95 is a sick card, and I think its better than Affliction 2. IMO, theres only 3 or 4 decent fights on this card.

And nice to jump on 96 brenden. Its not even fully completed.

by Synyster [[2009 Year of Gegard Mousasi]] on Jan 14, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

oh yeah, Babalu by either UD, or GnP stoppage not in the 1st.

by Synyster [[2009 Year of Gegard Mousasi]] on Jan 13, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

If soko can do it in the first round and a half maybe, i really hope he comes in ready to go the distance or at least keep the pace high. Agree with John, If babalu gets him on his back i can see him getting a sub but if it stays on the feet soko has a good shot to get a tko/ko

by ehoglund on Jan 13, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll take Babalu over the biggest dissappointment of 07/08 via submission. Although I really dont like Bobby Southworth, Babalu’s win over Southworth wasn’t “great” like Loretta Hunt claims.

by El_Mexicutioner, formerly The_Mexicutioner on Jan 13, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions

CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY THEY LET LORETTA HUNT TALK ABOUT MMA? SHe said Babalu will eat you up on the ground like 5 times and is just so annoying.

They all talked about Soko’s Judo but he hasn’t used it in forever. Bah! Loretta Hunt isn’t even doable.

Soko wins by tko in the first round otherwise Babalu will subbed because he will gas.

by R/p on Jan 14, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions

My issue with Loretta is the relentlessly blind Couture Nuthuggery. She finds a way to talk about him in any and all situations. Otherwise she’s ok.

by NameNotRequired on Jan 14, 2009 1:38 AM EST up reply actions

doesnt she work for sherdog? What did you guys expect?

by john on Jan 14, 2009 8:24 AM EST up reply actions

Soko for the knock out, chuck liddell style!

by Jizzo on Jan 13, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions

I’m actually pretty excited for this fight.

by DB on Jan 13, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions

I got babalu FTW. RNC 2rnd

by TRIKZ on Jan 13, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions

soko by ko, babalus got a good chin but the hes still been ko’d

by Jared on Jan 13, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions

Babalu by submission or GnP … end of Rd 1.

by DownUnder on Jan 13, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions

i hate the way these affliction guys break down the fights.

“Babalu is actually really good ground guy. A very aggressive ground guy. And, uh, eats guys up on the ground.” WTF?

by JB on Jan 13, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions

Seriously – I agree JB. The girl was retarded.

by jimmy on Jan 13, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions

herring vs dos santos at UFC 97

by mmanutZ on Jan 13, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions

dos santos is scheduled to fight stefan struve at ufc 95. whats your source?

by b.w. on Jan 13, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions

http://www.mmanews.com/ufc/Heath-Herring-Expected-To-Fight-Junoir-Dos-Santos-At-UFC-97.html

by mmanutZ on Jan 13, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions

mmanews.com

by mmanutZ on Jan 13, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions

dont know if its true or not, but that would make for a great fight.

by b.w. on Jan 13, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions

yea a buddy told me about it. this would make for a pretty good fight, would be a big win for dos santos imo.

by mmanutZ on Jan 13, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, like Sokoudjou is goin go to try to hip toss a BJJ guy that good after fighting Machida.

Neither he nor Nakamura, or Cane, clinched up and went for the takedown.

by Space on Jan 13, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions

WAR BABALU!!!Show this Sokodjou that he’s just a fluke!

by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Jan 13, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions

Soko is not a fluke. He’s just 26. He’s an up-and-coming fighter, nothing more, nothing less. He’s beaten some good fighters, and lost to some good fighters. He’s inconsistent, but I think he’ll only get better.

by Pat on Jan 14, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions

That said, Babalu takes this one.

by Pat on Jan 14, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions

Why is it sokoudjou never used his judo once in the ufc???

by Irish on Jan 14, 2009 3:07 AM EST reply actions

No fighter gave him a chance to use it. They were not just going to stand there and give him the opportunity, and he was not able to create one for himself.

by Ade on Jan 14, 2009 4:59 AM EST up reply actions