Mike Perry's rooster dance celebration at UFC-Pittsburgh was actually quite skillful

Mike Perry was only in action for a little over a minute at UFC Fight Night 116, knocking out late replacement Alex Reyes with a knee at the 1:19 mark of the opening round. And yet, as he often does, “Platinum” Perry (11-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) still managed to leave a lasting impression that went well beyond the fight itself.

For instance, here he is celebrating his victory with a legitimately skilled impression of a rooster.

It could be that Perry’s a big fan of the old WWF wrestler with a similar gimmick. Or maybe, like Roy Jones Jr., he draws inspiration from the fighting spirit of the animal.

Either way, feels safe to say this is the first time we’ve seen a UFC fighter celebrate by mimicking a domesticated bird.

If that wasn’t enough to make Perry stand out after a violent finish of the late fill-in Reyes, he added a little extra spice by calling out former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in his post-fight interview, suggesting that fans would love to see him “beat up” Lawler.

The more you think about it, the more perfect that fight seems. Perry’s post-fight showboating, along with his hair gel and face tattoo, might be the exact opposite of Lawler’s bald-headed, no-frills style.

Plus, the violence quotient in that pairing is just off the charts.

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