With the way Soko looked against Machida I have a hard time thinking he is ready for Rua.
They asked him about what he would do if they give Rua a tune up fight...huh....I think Soko would be a good tune up fight for Shogun. He is a strong, athletic up and comer with an aggressive style who really needs experience. Sounds perfect for a guy who needs to warm back up. Fighting raw talent with forming skill. Sounds like entertainment and a decisive victory for their new guy who is supposed to be a hot ticket in the UFC. *Shogun being their new guy who is supposed to be taking over)
That fight also might be a good set-up for Rampage/Shogun even though Rampage will likely get Machida next.
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