While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a Bellator win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well.
Inside, see what the main-card fighters went with as their backing tracks at Bellator 218 on Friday in Thackerville, Okla.
Emmanuel Sanchez def. Georgi Karakhanyan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Emmanuel Sanchez: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin & Willy William
Georgi Karakhanyan: “Deep Purple” by Highway Star
Valentin Moldavsky def. Linton Vassell via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Valentin Moldavsky: “Polina Gagarina” by Kukushka
Linton Vassell: “Mr. Skeng” by Stormzy
Anatoly Tokov def. Gerald Harris via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 0:37
Gerald Harris: “ASAP” by T.I.
Anatoly Tokov: “Aria” by Vstan’, Strah Preodolej
Norbert Novenyi def. Will Lavine via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:05
Will Lavine: “The Nobodies” by Marilyn Manson
Norbert Novenyi: “Drip Too Hard” by Lil’ Baby & Gunna
For complete coverage of Bellator 218, check out the MMA Events section of the site.
The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.
