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[tlb1088]

I've been watching the African Assassin , And trying to see what he's all about. Unfortunately I've not got to study him very little as he has ktfo'd his last two opponents, Quickly! I've seen two different reports of a possible upcoming bout Versus Wanderlei Silva! Does anybody have any info on this? I hope it's true, Silva is by far my favorite fighter, I'd love to see this fight! Anyone else interested?

[mbassy]

sure keep giving him better opponents then we'll see where the line is...he could fight hendo after that if he keeps going

[Warchief]

Interesting fight to me, i wanna see wandy back his old version himself as the real axe murderer.

[valheruking]

I dont think Wandy has much to gain by agreeing to this fight, if he beats him convincingly people will say Soko got lucky in his other fights, if he gets beat hes just another big name to add to Sokos list.

[Tyler4870]

Originally Posted by valheruking

I dont think Wandy has much to gain by agreeing to this fight, if he beats him convincingly people will say Soko got lucky in his other fights, if he gets beat hes just another big name to add to Sokos list.

I disagree. I think if Wandy takes the fight, and wins, he gets some cred back. That is especially true if he comes out and crushes Soku easily the way he beat Rampage. If he loses he will not only be another name on Soko's list but may have to reconsider his career. He may never get out of that slump.

[valheruking]

Originally Posted by Tyler4870

I disagree. I think if Wandy takes the fight, and wins, he gets some cred back.

Yeah i agree with that, it would be really good for him mentally too and for his fans. I guess it kinda works in Wandys favour (if he wins) that Soko has such a big name already.

[NixHex]

I don't really like this idea. As much as I hate Wandy, and want to see Soko put him to sleep this just doesn't make sense to me. Why should Soko have to fight three Top 5 fighters in his first three Pride fights? I don't know any other fighter who has started off on such a tough path. I think Soko has earned the right to be a favorite in his next couple fights.

[valheruking]

Originally Posted by g'nightXX

I don't really like this idea. As much as I hate Wandy, and want to see Soko put him to sleep this just doesn't make sense to me. Why should Soko have to fight three Top 5 fighters in his first three Pride fights? I don't know any other fighter who has started off on such a tough path. I think Soko has earned the right to be a favorite in his next couple fights.

Pride has a history of starting fighters off in the deep end (Yuji Nagata is a perfect example as Pride worked out his fight at inoki bom ba ye aswell)
Also Fedor had to fight Semmy schilt, Heath Herring and Big Nog in his first 3 fights and they were all considered good or dangerous at that time (he was also the champion after 3 fights)

[Dan0]

Originally Posted by warchief

Interesting fight to me, i wanna see wandy back his old version himself as the real axe murderer.

Yea, me too. I would like him to get some wins first.

Originally Posted by valheruking

I dont think Wandy has much to gain by agreeing to this fight, if he beats him convincingly people will say Soko got lucky in his other fights, if he gets beat hes just another big name to add to Sokos list.

I agree. I would like to see Soku fight someone like Rashad, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Tito or maybe even Jason Lamdert.

[NixHex]

Originally Posted by valheruking

Pride has a history of starting fighters off in the deep end (Yuji Nagata is a perfect example as Pride worked out his fight at inoki bom ba ye aswell)
Also Fedor had to fight Semmy schilt, Heath Herring and Big Nog in his first 3 fights and they were all considered good or dangerous at that time (he was also the champion after 3 fights)

I'm not saying Schilt, and Herring aren't tough opponents but they're not the equivalent of Lil Nog, and Arona in LHW. I know they've given fighters some tough roads (Sakuraba is the one I always point out) but now that they're under new management I don't think this'll happen as much. I just wanna see how Soko fights when he's the one that's supposed to win, there's a lot more pressure and a totally different environment for the favored fighter. I say let Soko fight twice where he's the favorite, and then give him a shot at the belt (if Hendo doesn't have it).

Edit: Fedor was 26 when he started in Pride as well, Soko is 22.