After forging a Hall of Fame broadcasting career in professional wrestling, announcer Jim “JR” Ross has been expanding his horizons into other sports including boxing and now MMA. As part of a commentating team that includes former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen , Ross will be calling the action at Battlegrounds MMA’s O.N.E. single-night eight-man elimination tournament on Oct. 3 in Tulsa, Okla. Speaking to MMAWeekly.com prior to making the 100-mile trip to Tulsa from his home base of Norman, Okla., Ross discussed his decision to jump into the MMA game as well as his thoughts on how the sport shares similarities to his previous work in professional wrestling, and what other projects he has on the horizon. MMAWeekly.com: Firstly, Jim, tell us how you got involved in the Battlegrounds MMA event.
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Making the Jump from WWE, Jim Ross Hand-Pick Chael Sonnen for MMA Debut – MMA Weekly