Yeah, Pride rules would help Shogun, though I still think he’s the only guy at 205 with a real shot at beating Machida right now. He’s got the talent, but physically he still looks a little soft to me. After Shogun who’s left? Page, Rashad, Chuck, Griffin? Ppffft. Nobody.
Maybe Hendo would have a chance, if he could get Machida to the ground and hold him, maybe. Hell maybe even Couture, he wants to fight Anderson, so why not Machida?