I'd heard this rumor but hadn't seen anything the substantiate it. Sokou has beat two studs in Lil Nog and Arona but he hasn't been tested in a real war yet. Machida has a great record but lacks a marquee name. I just haven't been overly impressed with him in the fights I've seen. Solid guy who grinds out wins. This fight out to tell us a lot about both these guys