Chael Sonnen dresses up as Apollo Creed for amazing Bellator 208 poster

[TheEmperorRises]

There’s nothing original about “Rocky” references of any kind when it comes to real fighting, but if you’re gonna go there, then go there. Go all in.

Which is exactly what Bellator did for one of its posters to promote the upcoming heavyweight grand prix semifinal between Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen.

Just take a look at this awesome creation (via Instagram):


View: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmyzmyNnxnx/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=wgvtl0afxdbh


Yeah, that’s Sonnen going full-on Apollo Creed from his epic entrance in “Rocky IV” before his fight with Ivan Drago. You’ve gotta love it.


View: https://youtu.be/PH9AB16Crjk


Sonnen meets Emelianenko in the Bellator 208 headliner on Oct. 13. The winner will advance to the championship fight against the Ryan Bader-Matt Mitrione winner from Bellator 207 the night before. Both events will air on Paramount and stream on DAZN following prelims on MMAjunkie.



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Chael Sonnen dresses up as Apollo Creed for amazing Bellator 208 poster

 

[sparkuri]

His Twitter



View: https://twitter.com/ChaelSonnen/status/1032353954804289536?s=19

 

[tang]

Rocky1 or 4? This is very important

 

[FrankieNYC]

A few days ago Chael tweeted that out with something like ..

10/13 an MMA legend returns .... & his opponent is Fedor
lol

 

[Robbie Hart]

Yeah, that’s Sonnen going full-on Apollo Creed from his epic entrance in “Rocky IV” before his fight with Ivan Drago. You’ve gotta love it.


View: https://youtu.be/PH9AB16Crjk

Greatest entrance ever
Apollo didn’t take that fight seriously enough and that’s where he went wrong......and I believe chael is following in his footsteps

 

[Pitbull9]

Chael go night night

 

[TheEmperorRises]

 

[KWingJitsu]

Rocky1 or 4? This is very important

Hopefully 4 in the name of Russian Jeebus.

 

[BeardOfKnowledge]

Clubber Lang would've pushed Drago's shit in.

 

[benjo0101]

I think this has no Rocky reference at all.

He also hasnt blacked up so a 3/10 on the fancy dress front

 

[RaginCajun]

Never seen the movie but I am assuming Apollo Creed beat the Russian easily.

 

[Filthy]

Chael needs to ride this all the way...come out to "Living In America" maybe have Bruno Mars do a live version on the walkout. Definitely needs to throw in about 8 nicknames.

Please, Chael, if you're reading this use "The Count of Monte Fisto". At least that one. Please.

 

[La Paix]

Chael needs to ride this all the way...come out to "Living In America" maybe have Bruno Mars do a live version on the walkout. Definitely needs to throw in about 8 nicknames.

Please, Chael, if you're reading this use "The Count of Monte Fisto". At least that one. Please.

He should blame Fedor all of Russia's influence.

 

[Filthy]

He should blame Fedor all of Russia's influence.

OMG. You are so right. Chael needs to grab the stick and bank it hard Right. Totally Trumpify the fight, start talking about Scott Coker like he's Mueller or Comey. Reference the Bellator Deep State and how he's going to 'Drain the Cage'.

somebody message Chael and point him to this thread.
We're gonna make HISTORY.

 

[La Paix]

OMG. You are so right. Chael needs to grab the stick and bank it hard Right. Totally Trumpify the fight, start talking about Scott Coker like he's Mueller or Comey. Reference the Bellator Deep State and how he's going to 'Drain the Cage'.

somebody message Chael and point him to this thread.
We're gonna make HISTORY.

'Drain the Cage'.