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Post by Darth Turkish on Apr 9, 2007 5:28:10 GMT -5
Who is this Sokoudjou guy and how has he beaten two top 205 guys in dramatic fashion.
He is explosive, I'll tell ya that.
His win over Nogieura, something like a 16 point underdog, was almost as sweet as Serra's
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Post by LWPD on Apr 9, 2007 19:34:11 GMT -5
Who is this Sokoudjou guy and how has he beaten two top 205 guys in dramatic fashion. He is explosive, I'll tell ya that. His win over Nogieura, something like a 16 point underdog, was almost as sweet as Serra's He's for real. A judoka with uncanny takedown defense and legit knockout power in both hands. Here's an article on this rising star who 'came out of nowhere':
Courtesy of Postnewsline.com
Cameroon's Sokoudjou Excels In Martial Arts In The US
By Innocent MbunweRameau Thierry Sokoudjou is a Cameroonian mixed martial arts fighter now based in the US is winner of the US Open Judo Championship.
Sokoudjou pulled off one of the biggest upsets in history when he knocked out Brazilian champion, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira last February.The fight lasted just 23 seconds when a left hook and a right upper cut knocked Rogerio dumb.
Sokoudjou’s next fight was in Japan yesterday, April 8, where he looked to cement himself as a middleweight against Brazilian Top Team standout, Ricardo Arona.Sokoudjou's win propelled him into the mixed martial arts, MMA, spotlight. Before his fight, Sokoudjou was a trainer partner.
He had fought just three times in small promotions like San Diego's Total Combat and Portland's Sportfight.After the biggest win of his fledgling career, Sokoudjou admitted that he has had to make some adjustments.
"I like to joke around. Now everybody takes me serious. I'm just being careful of what I say and do,” he says.
At one time, Sokoudjou believed his destination was the Olympics, not the Pride ring. His childhood routine in Cameroon consisted of practising judo, getting into trouble and being disciplined by his mother for getting into trouble.
Sokoudjou moved to the US six years ago on his judo coach's recommendation.While in Cameroon, he wasn't getting the training he needed to compete at an Olympic level. The idea was to train in the States and then head back home to try out for the Olympics.
Sokoudjou was introduced to Henderson the current Pride middleweight and welterweight champion when he was at preparing for a fight with judo specialist Kazuhiro Nakamura. Sokoudjou was brought in to help with judo preparations. In the process, he got hooked.
Sokoudjou admitted that the transition to MMA hasn't been easy.
"I thought it would be easy, but it was really hard for me to kind of understand that judo and mixed martial arts are two different things," he said. "I thought, 'I know judo so I can go ahead and judo everybody."
Sokoudjou is more modest about his goals in the sport. He told Fox Sports that all he wants to do is "beat people up, make lots of money, and go party all the time."
"I would love to say I'm going to get a bunch of belts. Lots of people out there have a bunch of belts, but they suck," he added. "My goal is to put on a good show and make sure everyone who comes and watches me fight is always satisfied."
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Post by Darth Turkish on Apr 9, 2007 20:11:11 GMT -5
I like this guy a bunch, I hope to see more of him.
Plus, he's a judo guy! He may be my new favorite!!! (nah, I'd never sell out on Karo like that!)
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Post by LWPD on Apr 10, 2007 3:22:26 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell On Kurt Angletinyurl.com/2cxme2
LWPD (this was from a radio interview...blunt yet true)
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Post by LWPD on Apr 10, 2007 20:01:46 GMT -5
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Post by LWPD on Apr 11, 2007 19:12:29 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell Teaches the Spinning Back Kicktinyurl.com/2stwn2
LWPD (this is a good wear down technique and also a real crowd pleaser...runs about two and a half minutes)
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Post by habbalah on Apr 15, 2007 16:25:41 GMT -5
I kinda wonder how much talent is out there we don't know about when i see this guy fight.
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Post by Darth Turkish on Apr 15, 2007 18:10:45 GMT -5
I kinda wonder how much talent is out there we don't know about when i see this guy fight. I woder the same thing, actually. |
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Post by LWPD on Apr 16, 2007 17:43:12 GMT -5
How To Shadow Boxtinyurl.com/3ygjdo
LWPD (basic Muay Thai and Western Boxing Shadow Boxing tips...from Daddis Fight Camps in Philadelphia)
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Post by DUCE on Apr 17, 2007 3:06:20 GMT -5
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Post by LWPD on Apr 18, 2007 19:18:10 GMT -5
Carlos Newton vs Jose Landi Pele 2/24/02tinyurl.com/379eoj
LWPD (this was a true classic from Pride 19...it's a real shame that both Newton and Pele reached their primes before the money days of MMA hit...includes the build up packages)
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Post by LWPD on Apr 21, 2007 8:17:47 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck vs. Fan 3/30/07tinyurl.com/2sql5q
LWPD (camcorder footage of a fan challenging Josh Koscheck at AKA training center)
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Post by Knapik on Apr 21, 2007 8:47:05 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck vs. Fan 3/30/07tinyurl.com/2sql5q
LWPD (camcorder footage of a fan challenging Josh Koscheck at AKA training center)
Well the guy IS a professional haha. No shame is getting beat up by Koscheck, I guess. |
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Post by habbalah on Apr 22, 2007 17:31:40 GMT -5
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Post by LWPD on Apr 23, 2007 3:23:54 GMT -5
Fedor's Judo/Sambo Highlightstinyurl.com/2w6jhw
LWPD (highlights of Fedor's grappling skills...note he doesn't train BJJ at all...his base is Sambo)
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Post by LWPD on Apr 23, 2007 19:07:08 GMT -5
Leg Full Nelson Crucifixtinyurl.com/yvvkyo
LWPD (in theory this can work...a good weapon to add to guard work against someone trying to pass)
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Post by Knapik on Apr 23, 2007 19:50:49 GMT -5
Leg Full Nelson Crucifixtinyurl.com/yvvkyo
LWPD (in theory this can work...a good weapon to add to guard work against someone trying to pass) I'm a huge fan of innovation in grappling (I'm very unorthodox myself), and this could be a cool trick with a lot or practice. Nice add, LWPD, I've never seen this before! |
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Post by DUCE on Apr 23, 2007 23:00:16 GMT -5
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Post by LWPD on Apr 26, 2007 2:57:32 GMT -5
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Post by LWPD on Apr 28, 2007 6:12:12 GMT -5
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IPPON!!
