Soko is probably pissed off because he only just realized that he’s not a top fighter and never will be, so he took out his anger on this can.

the ref only waved his arms, and soko prob just got caught up in the moment, if it was boh john that was ref he would have made sure both fighters were apart and thne waved his arms to call it off

Yea he went too far there, but thats also a sh!tty ref too; you see the stoppages in the UFC the refs dive in and tackle the guy if he’s going after someone like that after their already out.

I met Sokoudjou in Stockholm, Sweden. He’s a very nice guy. I hope the best for him

Didn’t seem to bad to me. His adrenaline was probably through the roof from fighting a guy almost 150 pounds heavier than him. I agree though, I think the ref should have done more to let him know it was over.

I’m often glad to see the much smaller man prevail, but he should have shut that down sooner. I think it was excessive and unnecessary.

He hit that guy 4 almost 5 times after the ref got in there and then he shoved the ref. that shows no class. roid rage? it is japan

I’d be pissed off too if I was only able to fight in total freakshows. I mean a 225lb fighter fighting a 350lb guy? Dream better hope that Cuban’s backroll helps save them again.

Both, what Soko did was unnecessary, he saw the referee stopping the fight(just watch the fight again and you will see that) and used too much more punches than the necessary for a guy who was unconscious. BUT the referee could have been more rigid in the stopping fight.

JAPAN -> ROID RAGE

F him, thats why he is fighting in Japan with Jose Canstrikout on the card.

If you fight in the UFC, you’re used to the ref jumping on you when it’s over. Lot’s of times the refs get down real close to see the fighters eyes and ask him questions…Sok prolly thought that’s what was happening and he’s trained to finish the fight.

Ref’s fault.

And fat boy deserved it because he’s a cheater for grabbing the ropes repeatedly.

Sure, he didn’t go to far. If he had left the building, gone to his car, brought back a gun, and shot the guy…. that wouldn’t have been going to far either.

6 punches after the ref stepped in. They should fine him heavily for that. The douchebag was just happy that he finally won a fight.

He went way too far. The bell was ringing and he just kept hitting him. I bet he was on steroids.

Too far. Ref was in between them waving his hand between Thierry’s fists and Jan’s face. Too far.

The ref didnt dive on the attacker like big john would have, that was his mistake

If he was mad at something, he needed to show that aggression during the fight, not at the end when the guy is down and the fight is called. Chicken shit move on his part. He should lose a little of his pay for that display.

Maybe frustration for not being able to fight in the UFC anymore. He doesn’t deserve the UFC..

Hmmm i dunno, all refs should physically get between fighters when the fight is over, especially when there is a language barrier. Once the ref properly leaned over Jan, Soko stopped. That being said i think Soko knew the fight was over but its a fight, its hard to go from kill mode to passive in a split second.

Both the ref and Sokoudjou were at fault. Sokoudjou was probably just over-excited to win a fight after the curb stomping he received in the UFC. Anybody that could put him on his back = win.

I think this is partly Sokoudjo’s fault and partly the referee’s. The referee didn’t physically do anything to stop Sokoudjo. Those little japanese referees aren’t very effective at stopping a fight when two huge guys are slugging it out. Maybe they should use referees who are physically capable of stopping a fighter from punching another, either tackle him or grab his arms you do your job don’t just sit there and wave the fight off.

Soko is to blame partly but this never would have happened in the UFC because they refs jump right in.

I think he was just pumped at finally winning a fight. The sad thing is was against a total can.

That doesnt make it right though, and he should at least get a talking to. As well as the ref.

For having watches pride, k-1 and dreams fights, I can say that the referees in Japan are usually small guys who are extremely afraid to step in between fighters. They really need to find people who can do their job properly.

i think soko knew as soon as he stood up that he went to far….but at the same token can you blame him hes told to fight until the ref pulls you off a downed opponent and thats exactly what he did; yes the bell was ringing but the ref should have done alot more to protect the downed fighter because thats his job not soko’s.

who gives a fuck? I know one thing, after the message he sent to the Nortje camp, no one will be fucking with Soko for a LONG time. He is no joke at all. Can’t wait till he puts it all together and comes back to the UFC. He’s got serious game.

The ref Didn’t do a very good job of letting Sokodjou know that the fight was over, but as a proffessional Sokodjou should have know that the fight was over and stopped smashing on Norte. This type of thing is inexcusable and if it were to happen in Las Vegas it would be accompanied by a fine and a suspension… just ask Babalu.

Disqualification!

We, as fighters, count on the ref for a clean end. You punks blaming the fighter are way off base. I am not grounding out someone’s lights thinking about stopping until I get pulled off. A hand in my face will not get noticed. I am focused on the mission at hand. The US refs due a great job of ending fights. In Japan, I’ve fought there once, are just horrible. But then again, over there, it’s about the spectacle, not the sport.

BTW, dont ask. I’m so old most of you wouldnt have a clue.

Damn, my comment didnt post. Was I banned for some reason?

Just to correct Nikimono somewhere up there in the middle of this mess, Soko faught Rogerio not Minatauro. Minatauro is Antonio Rodrigo and his brother is Antonio Rogerio. I think Soko went too far in this fight. Plus I think he’s way over-hyped and has a long way to go to get back in the UFC.

Those who are defending Soko, you need to watch the fight again! That wasn’t a hand in Soko’s face, that was a whole Referee! Again, I believe he should be DQ’d!

The ref should have gotten in between them when he thought the fight was over Soko got caught up in the moment. Anyone thats played physical sports knows that sometimes you just get in the moment and phase everything else out. Shit like this happend in pride all the time the refs were usually way to afraid of the fighters to get between them and someone would take like 2-3 unnecessary punches. Watch some Sho-Gun or Wandi shit even Dan Henderson pride fights they’d always throw a punch or a soocer kick after the fight was over even if the ref was running at them. Was everyone here crying when Rampage gave Wandi like 3 extra punches in there last fight when wandi was clearly knocked out and the ref had his arms around rampage but he just kept punching. These guys go into a kill mode and dont stop til there stopped we just do see it in the UFC cause the refs usually do a better job of protecting the fighters.

the ref went straight to the downed fighter he should have grabbed Soko,then attended to the tko victum!

If Soko didn’t realize that there was an adult male between him and his opponent, and the fact that his opponent was limp for several seconds, then Soko is at least mildly retarded and should be in a state hospital! There’s no intelligent way to defend what is on this video! Watch it again! That was pure rage! I love a good beatdown! But, if you’re not gonna follow the rules, then go fight Kimbo in some back alley! I’ll watch that too! But, he took advantage of another athlete while he was unconcious. Very unsportsman-like and unprofessional. I have NEVER, I mean NEVER, had a problen being aware of my surroundings in a cage! Nor have I EVER had a problem understanding and following the intructions of the person IN CHARGE, one of only three people in the cage. This type of behavior gives the panty waist politicians an excuse to keep MMA out of some states! Shame on you, Soko!

Haha Sokoudjou is the man. Especially since he came out wearing that Predator mask.