While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well.
Inside, see what the fighters on the main card at Bellator 226 went with as their backing tracks in San Jose, Calif.
Daniel Carey def. Gaston Bolanos via technical submission (guillotine choke) — Round 1, 4:19
Daniel Carey: “Simple Man” by Shinedown
Gaston Bolanos: “Grinding All My Life” by Nipsy Hussle
Pedro Carvalho def. Sam Sicilia via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:56
Pedro Carvalho: “Cidade Berco” by Bounce Chief
Sam Sicilia: “Murderers” by John Frusciante
Emmanuel Sanchez def. Tywan Claxton via submission (triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:11
Emmanuel Sanchez: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin feat. Willy William
Tywan Claxton: “Middle Child” by J. Cole
Adam Borics def. Pat Curran via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 4:59
Adam Borics: “Honfoglalas”
Pat Curran: N/A
Derek Campos def. Daniel Straus via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)
Derek Campos: “Sicko Mode” by Skrillex feat. Travis Scott
Daniel Straus: N/A
Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo declared no contest (accidental eye poke) – Round 1, 3:25
Ryan Bader: “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones
Cheick Kongo: French national anthem
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Check out the fighter walkout songs from the main card of Saturday’s Bellator 226 event.
Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of Bellator 226
