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 the Bellator 228 main card went with as their backing tracks in Inglewood, Calif.
Daniel Weichel def. Saul Rogers via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Daniel Weichel: “Started From the Bottom” by Drake
Saul Rogers: “I’m Supposed to Die Tonight” by 50 Cent
Darrion Caldwell def. Henry Corrales via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Darrion Caldwell: “Ambition: by Wale feat. Meek Mill and Rick Ross
Henry Corrales: “Blood Runs Cold” by Jedi Mind Tricks feat. Sean Price
A.J. McKee def. Georgi Karakhanyan via knockout (punch) — Round 1, 0:08
A.J. McKee: N/A
Georgi Karakhanyan: “Ramo de Rosas” by Los Pakines
Patricio Freire def. Juan Archuleta via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 49-46)
Patricio Freire: Brazil national anthem
Juan Archuleta: “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Gegard Mousasi def. Lyoto Machida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Gegard Mousasi: “Artsakh” by Ara Gevorgyan
Lyoto Machida: “Montagem” by Demoro e Nos
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