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Sokoudjou (Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua) was born on 18 April, 1984 in Hom'la, Cameroon, is a Cameroonian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Sokoudjou's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
| Popular As |
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
18 April 1984 |
| Birthday |
18 April |
| Birthplace |
Hom'la, Cameroon |
| Nationality |
Cameroonian
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 39 years old group.
Sokoudjou Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Sokoudjou height is 5ft 10in and Weight 93 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 10in |
| Weight |
93 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sokoudjou Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sokoudjou worth at the age of 39 years old? Sokoudjou’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Cameroonian. We have estimated Sokoudjou's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Sokoudjou Social Network
Timeline
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua (born April 18, 1984), mostly billed simply as Sokoudjou, is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist.
Born and raised in Cameroon, Sokoudjou began training in judo at the age of five and was talented, winning three consecutive junior national championships from 1997 to 1999 in his home country.
Growing up, he had actually wanted to get involved with boxing or kickboxing but his parents would not allow it because they thought the competition was too violent.
Sokoudjou moved to the United States in 2001 to pursue his career in judo.
In his PRIDE debut at PRIDE 33, Sokoudjou fought Brazilian fighter Antônio Rogério Nogueira, and the much-less experienced Sokoudjou was a 16-1 underdog.
To start the match, the Cameroonian threw a series of high kicks before landing an excellent combination that knocked out "Lil Nog" at just 23 seconds into the first round in a shocking upset.
This made Sokoudjou the first fighter to finish the younger Nogueira brother.
Sokoudjou's victory is considered to be one of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts history, as well as arguably the biggest win of Sokoudjou's career to date.
A professional competitor since 2006, Sokoudjou is the former KSW Light Heavyweight Champion, and has also competed for PRIDE, the UFC, WEC, Affliction, Strikeforce, K-1, DREAM and Bellator.
Sokoudjou was released from the UFC on November 28, 2008.
Sokoudjou defeated the South-African kickboxer Jan Nortje at Dream 9 by TKO (strikes) in round 1 of the Dream Super Hulk Tournament.
Sokoudjou was heavily criticized for his post-fight actions where he landed a barrage of extra punches after the referee had already stepped in to stop the fight.
Sokoudjou did, however, express remorse for his actions, and apologized to Nortje for the incident.
Sokoudjou was slated to face Gegard Mousasi in the semifinals at Dream 11, however, due to an injury, Super heavyweight Bob Sapp stood in for Mousasi.
Sokoudjou fought Ryan Jimmo for the MFC Light Heavyweight Championship at MFC 31 on October 7 at the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Canada, losing by a controversial unanimous decision.
Sokoudjou was defeated by former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi via second-round TKO due to ground and pound on November 7, 2009, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers.
Sokoudjou faced European prospect Jan B.łachowicz at KSW XV for the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship, After two rounds Sokoudjou landed 12 leg kicks, making Błachowicz unable to continue the fight.
Sokoudjou fought Heavyweight prospect Konstantin Erokhin at Fight Nights: Battle Of Moscow 14, on December 7, 2013.
He lost via KO in the first round.
Sokoudjou faced Maxim Grishin in a kickboxing match on February 23, 2013, at Fight Nights 10 in Moscow, Russia.
He lost via split decision(29–28, 28–29, 28–29).
Sokoudjou speaks French, as well as a few dialects in his home country of Cameroon.
He currently lives in Southern California and has a brother.
Before becoming a professional mixed martial arts fighter, Sokoudjou worked as a bouncer.
In June 2015, it was revealed that Sokoudjou was released from the promotion.
