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.
See what the main-card fighters went with as their backing tracks Bellator 221 in Rosemont, Ill.
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Tywan Claxton def. James Bennett via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 2:09
Tywan Claxton: “Middle Child” by J. Cole
James Bennett: “Dying Earth” by The Sword
Jake Hager def. T.J. Jones via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 2:36
Jake Hager: “Rooster” by Alice in Chains
TJ Jones: “Old Town Road” by Little Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
A.J. McKee def. Pat Curran via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
A.J. McKee: “Grinding All My Life” by Nipsey Hussle
Pat Curran: “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath
Douglas Lima def. Michael Page via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 0:35 – welterweight grand prix semifinal
Douglas Lima: “Tell the World” by Lecrae
Michael Page: “Stormzy” by Vossi Bop
Patricio Freire def. Michael Chandler via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:01 – to win lightweight title
Michael Chandler: “Intro” by DMX
Patricio Freire: Brazil national anthem
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