FightHype.com brings you closer to the fighters with this unique series. Go beyond the hype to find out what makes your favorite fighters tick. From favorite movies, music and shows to childhood heroes, you'll get an inside look at their life outside of the ring/cage. So without further ado, get to know UFC light heavyweight contender Sokoudjou.
NAME: RAMEAU THIERRY SOKOUDJOU
ALIAS: AFRICAN ASSASSIN
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER
Favorite movie(s)?
The Matrix, Fearless and Blues Brothers
Favorite TV show(s)?
CSI, The Unit, Contender Asia, Law and Order and Criminal minds
Musical taste?
Anything that's got a good rhythm
First job?
Cleaning on a fishing boat
First car?
Giraffe in Africa and Toyota Celica in America.
If you weren't a fighter, what would you be doing?
A porn star
Favorite animal?
Lion
Favorite food/meal?
Rats with Bobolow. Sorry...don't really know the name in English.
Favorite junk food?
Brownies with Vanilla Ice cream...yum!
Hobbies/Interests?
Movies, pool, swimming, traveling and talking on the phone. Didn't have phones in the jungle so...
Childhood hero(es)?
Mike Tyson, Bruce Lee, Jacky Chan and Jean-Claude Van Damme
Favorite fight(s)?
Big Nog vs. Fedor
Favorite fighter(s) to watch?
Dan Henderson and Matt Lindland
Pre-fight ritual?
Usually like to watch movies
If you could fight anyone in time, who would it be?
Whoever can get me to a bigger paycheck!
If you were a superhero, which one would you be?
The Hulk. He's bad ass!
Celebrity crush?
(Laughing) You trying to get me in trouble? I will say Michaela McManus from Law & Order SVU. Love her eyes.
Greatest moment?
My first win in Pride 33
Most painful moment?
Knowing that my mom got cancer
Most embarrassing moment?
Shoot...got so many, I don't even know where to start. Getting my butt kicked on national TV.
Bonus: Name something that most people don't know about you?
Hmmmm. I think I'm shy...A LOT! Does that count?
