The following is an excerpt of a new Sporting News interview with WWE Hall Of Fame announcer Jim Ross, who makes his MMA broadcasting debut alongside Chael Sonnen this Friday night for BattleGrounds MMA in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
On how Chael Sonnen is like Paul Heyman:
“He (Sonnen) reminded me of Paul Heyman. Paul was abrasive, quick-witted, had great product knowledge, really good timing, knew when to be serious, be a bad guy and when to be entertaining. I just thought it would work, but didn’t know if he would have any interest or any legal restrictions on what he can do. Luckily, he didn’t. I think I can help him from a broadcasting side of keeping the rug in the water and driving the train.”
For more of this interview, where JR talks about making the transition from being a pro wrestling announcer to an MMA announcer, visit MMANews.com.
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