Chael Sonnen is a rip-off.

Not that we didn't know this already, of course, but tonight he took it to an entirely new level. After defeating Michael Bisping in the co-main event of the UFC on FOX 2: "Evans vs. Davis" fight card last night (Sat., Jan. 28, 2012) in Chicago, Ill., Sonnen cut yet another pro wrestling-style promo when interviewed by Joe Rogan.

In fact, it sounded oddly familiar to old school WWE fans. And that's because they heard it before.

For you newer fans of mixed martial arts (MMA) who keep hearing about how Sonnen rips off pro wrestling and think it's all a load of bull, allow me to present you with the most damning evidence possible.

Sonnen almost word-for-word ripped off a promo cut by the great "Superstar" Billy Graham. Watch Sonnen's version and then watch a real pro do his job after the jump.

http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/29/27...illy-graham-in




Not sure how to really feel about Chael's post fight interview other than to say....

[randyspankstito]

Wow. I caught the tail end of super star Billy Grahams career as a kid watching wrestling, but had no idea he was so good at selling shit.

[KJ Brophy]

I didn't catch the whole interview before the fight but people said he used one of Taz's lines as well. I don't really have a problem with it since what I think he's doing is smart

[Negative2]

Well, Superstar Billy Graham will be making a Youtube video shortly, and flip the fuck out.

[Jack]

Chael's mic skills are getting worse IMO. In the lead up to this fight, as well as the post fight stuff, everything has seemed more and more rehearsed/scripted/staged and less and less off the cuff - which is what made it amusing in the first place.

[RileyTP17]

Seriously do not understand why people think this douche is funny. Trolling or not.

[plazzman]

Im with this guy ^^^

[vikingpride]

I think everyone knew it was an act, because of how over the top it was so that wasn't the issue. However now it's even more over the top and to a point where 99% of the time it's just annoying.

I also think the idea that i see alot that he could use this stuff and be an instant success in pro wrestling is somewhat ludicrous. His mic skills are really nothing to write home about, nor is his charisma. They are just overrated because he's one of the very few in the sport who are actually doing it.

[stitch1z]

I liked Chael better when I couldn't tell if he was joking or actually believed his own bullshit.

[JT42]

Chael said he was "paying homage" which is the nice way of saying he ripped him off for his own benefit. Whatever I thought it was lame and already posted my feelings in the other thread discussing it.

I hope we get Silva/Sonnen 2 quickly so Chael can get beat down and we can move on.