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 fighters from Bellator 227/Bellator Europe 4 went with as their backing tracks in Dublin.
* * * *
Bellator 227
Benson Henderson def. Myles Jury via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Benson Henderson: “Awesome God” by R-Swift
Myles Jury: “Jesus Walks” by Kanye West
Kiefer Crosbie def. Hugo Pereira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Kiefer Crosbie: N/A
Hugo Pereira: N/A
Norbert Novenyi Jr. def. Will Fleury via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Norbert Novenyi: “The Devil and The Huntsman” by Sam Lee & Daniel Pemberton
Will Fleury: “We Will Rock You” by Queen
Leah McCourt def. Kerry Hughes via technical submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:14
Leah McCourt: “Blinded By Your Grace” by Stormzy
Kerry Hughes: “Hail Mary” by Tupac
Frans Mlambo def. Dominique Wooding via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-28)
Frans Mlambo: “Shelter Me” by Tab Benoit
Dominique Wooding: “Hate Me Now” by Nas
Bellator Europe 4
James Gallagher def. Roman Salazar via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 0:35
James Gallagher: “Walk It Talk It” by Migos feat. Drake
Roman Salazar: “Broken People” by Logic & Rag’n’Bone Man
Michael Page def. Richard Kiely via knockout (flying knee) – Round 1, 2:47
Michael Page: N/A
Richard Kiely: N/A
Peter Queally def. Ryan Scope via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:07
Peter Queally: “Zombie” The Cranberries
Ryan Scope: “Moving Weight” by Dave East
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.
